ALC Annual Forum 2007
15-16 February, Gold Coast QLD

Hear from

• Paul Little, MD, Toll Holdings
• Mark Vaile, Federal Transport Minister  (confirmed)
• Paul Lucas, Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads (will be represented by the Minister's Parliamentary Secretary, Mr Phil Reeves MP)
• Bob Scheuber, CEO, QR and Chairman ARA

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DAY ONE

South-East Queensland T&L Site Visit
Australia Trade Coast

ALC members and delegates to the 2007 Annual Forum are invited to attend a tour of South East Queensland’s Australia TradeCoast precinct. The General Manager, Wendy McMillan will address the tour describing how the integration of the Queensland Government, Brisbane Airport Corporation, Brisbane City Council and the Port of Brisbane Corporation, all work together to form a trade and industry hub providing an excellent competitive marketing advantage to Queensland both nationally and internationally.

Tour departs by bus at 1.00 pm. Delegates to meet at the Qantas luggage collection terminal at Brisbane Airport by 1.00pm (the tour will be signposted). At the completion of the tour - approx 1.5 hours - the bus will continue to SeaWorld Resort on the Gold Coast in time for delegates to check in and attend the cocktail reception which commences at 6.00pm

Logistics Industry Reception
Presidential Room, SeaWorld Nara Resort, from 6.00pm - 8.00pm.

Delegates will be welcomed to the Presidential Room at SeaWorld Nara Resort to enjoy refreshments and the opportunity to catch up with peers from around the country. Mr Phil Reeves MP, Parliamentary Secretary to The Hon Paul Lucas MP, Minister for Transport and Main Roads will address delegates on the state of play in Queensland.

DAY TWO

Keynote Breakfast
Paradise Room, Seaworld

06.40 - 07.10	Registration
7.45 - 8.20 am	Keynote Address - Rail's Role in Logistics: A Perspective from ARA and QR Mr Bob Scheuber, Chairman of ARA and CEO of QR Sponsored by

Program
Ocean Room, SeaWorld Nara Resort

8.00 – 9.00 am	Registration
9.00 – 9.20 am	Official Opening
9.20 – 10.00 am	Opening Keynote Address - The Globalisation of Logistics Mr Paul Little, Managing Director, Toll Holdings Limited
10.00 - 10.30 am	Keynote Address – The Government’s perspective on how T&L can prepare for the future growth of Australia, both domestically and in the international market. Federal Minister, Mark Vaile MP, Minister for Transport and Regional Services
10.30 - 11.00 am	Morning Tea. Sponsored by
11.00 – 12.00 pm	The Right Infrastructure – focal areas for critical action include preparing the rail system for future challenges; investing in access to ports and intermodal terminals; clearly articulated freight transport plans and regulatory consistency.
12.00 – 1.00 pm	Capable People - The Right People in the Right Place at the Right Time in the Right Numbers – T&L is a labour intensive industry at a time of a national labour shortage. ALC action has had a dual focus on education/skills as well as careers attraction and retention. The decisions made at this Forum will have a direct impact on industry efforts to attract, retain and train people. They will also drive efforts to build the profile and understanding of T&L in the general community.
1.00 – 2.15 pm	Lunch. Sponsored by:
2.15 – 3.15 pm	Streamlining Rules and Regulations - The Great State Debate The value of ALC in driving development of Australian logistics has now clearly been proven. The challenge now is to work together and take activity to the next level.
3.15 - 4.15 pm	The Future of T&L Teams representing industry and government will take part in a frank and open debate on regulation and the future of the Australian T&L industry. Delegates pitch in with their views and comments in a uniquely interactive session.
Forum Close
4.45 pm	ALC Annual General Meeting Setting the ALC’s Work Plan for 2007 and Beyond

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION

Travel

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Accommodation

BOOK NOW excellent rates for attendees have been negotiated with SeaWorld Nara Resort from $165.00 (includes GST) for their Superior room per night. These rooms are limited and will be sold on a fi rst come fi rst served basis.