Registration

Registration will be open soon

The conference registration form will be available for download soon.

Return completed registration and accommodation forms by email to Caryn Morgan, Conference Manager on organiser@aluminiumcasthouse.com or by fax to +61 2 9810 9472

Cancellation Policy
Refunds less 25% will be granted for written cancellations up to 21 days prior to the conference. There will be no refunds after this time. Substitutions are allowed up to 2 working days prior.

Full Registration Attendance AUD $tbc

Plant Visits  AUD $tbc
More details soon. (The Tour is limited to the first 50 people to register. No more than 2 delegates from any one organisation can attend the visit.)

Optional for Accompanying Guests per head
Reception Cocktails on Sunday: AUD $tbc
Cocktails on Monday: AUD $tbc
Conference Banquet on Tuesday: AUD $tbc

Important Information on Visas for Overseas Delegates

Australian Visa Requirements and Processes

The appropriate visa for delegates

People seeking to attend, or participate in, a conference or event in Australia should, in most cases, apply for a short stay business visitor visa (subclass 456).

Those who are able to obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) may obtain either a short or long-validity short-stay business ETA.

For more information on the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs' Electronic Travel Authority system, please consult Fact Sheet 54 - The Electronic Travel Authority or visit http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/

Waiting period for visa applications for NON ETA Travellers

Due to current international crises, processing of short stay business visas can take up to three months. It is vital that you commence your application as early as possible. You will find attached information on basic requirements for visa applications which include a letter of confirmation of attendance at the conference.

Support Documentation - Invitation to Attend/Confirmation of Registration

If you are not able to obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), you will require either an invitation to attend the conference (if you are a speaker) or a confirmation of your registration. Please contact Caryn Morgan immediately to obtain the correct supporting document.

Caryn will require your passport number & country on your passport, Australian consulate address (where you are applying for your visa) and your intended arrival and departure dates.

Information for non-ETA delegates here.

Information for invited speakers who are non-ETA here.

Contact Information
Caryn Morgan
Conference Secretariat
Tel: 61 2 9810 2701
Fax: 61 2 9810 9472
Email: Conference Organiser

 
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