2013Canberra, ACT 15 – 17 May 2013

REGISTRATION AND CONFERENCE PROGRAM

With thanks to our sponsors to date

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Australian Maritime College

DESTINATION & VENUECanberra is full of fantastic experiences for visitors. Set within leafy surrounds, this modern city offers fun for the kids, a busy calendar of events and festivals, as well as stylish restaurants, bars and shops.

The Capital is celebrating its Centenary in 2013, with many festivals and events scheduled throughout the year. Canberra city and many iconic venues have been re-furbished, ready for the celebrations to begin. From international music festivals, special art exhibitions, the new Arboretum opening, and unique exhibits and open days – there is something for everybody in Canberra.

The Conference venue is Rydges Lakeside Canberra which is situated right in the city centre on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. The hotel’s accommodation, location, views, style and service ensure a memorable stay for business and leisure guests.

There are so many attractions and things to do & see in Canberra and Rydges Lakeside is handy to them all. Visit the Old and New Parliament Houses, Australian War Memorial, National Gallery & Portrait Gallery, Questacon, Screensound, National Museum and annual events like Floriade whilst staying at the Rydges Lakeside hotel.

OPENING SPEAKER

SECRETARIAT ADDRESS AFIF 2013 Conference SecretariatPO Box 180Morisset NSW 2264Tel: (02) 4973 6573Fax: (02) 4973 6609Email: afifconference@willorganise.com.au Website: www.afif.asn.au

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Peter Hartcher is the Political Editor and the International Editor of The Sydney Morning Herald. He is also Chair Editor of The Diplomat magazine, and a visiting fellow at the Lowy Institute for International Policy in Sydney.

Hartcher is a three-time foreign correspondent who has worked as a journalist for 25 years writing about politics, economics and foreign affairs. Before taking his current position at The Herald, Hartcher wrote for the Australian Financial Review for a decade. He worked as its Washington bureau chief, its Asia-Pacific Editor and its Tokyo bureau chief.

Over a career of 25 years Peter Hartcher has developed a reputation as an authoritative, nonpartisan reporter, analyst and speaker. Peter Hartcher regularly speaks on the big issues of our times before influential audiences of politicians, government officials, investors, business executives and scholars.

As a Journalist, Peter Hartcher has a distinguished career. He won a Gold Walkley Award, for his investigative series into how Australia secretly negotiated a security

treaty with Indonesia. He won the Citibank Award for business reporting for his coverage of the Asian economic crisis, and was a Walkley finalist in 1992 for an investigative account of how Paul Keating challenged Bob Hawke for the Prime Ministership of Australia. Hartcher was nominated again in 2003 for his analysis of US motives for the invasion of Iraq.

Peter Hartcher has also been commissioned to write essays on Asia for the Washington-based foreign policy journal, The National Interest. Additionally, Peter writes for The Diplomat magazine, London Financial Times and The American Interest. He’s been interviewed by NPR, CNN, BBC and ABC, among others.

Peter Hartcher is the Author of numerous books. His latest, Bipolar Nation: How to Win the 2007 Election, was published as the first Quarterly Essay of this year. The essay was Australia’s bestselling nonfiction work in independent bookstores. His other works include, Bubble Man: Alan Greenspan and the Missing Seven Trillion Dollars, was published in the US in 2006. His other book, The Ministry, is a window onto Japan’s disastrous bubble economy and an insight into how Japan works. Business Week described it as ‘a dazzling mix of case studies, juicy anecdotes, and analysis’ that was ‘key to understanding the recent past and future of Japan’s political economy.’

OPENING SPEAKER

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WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 201310.30am GOLF DAY Sponsored by Capital Golf Club.

7.00pm WELCOME RECEPTION Level 15, Rydges Lakeside

THURSDAY 16 MAY 2013

9.00am OPENING SESSION Sponsored by • Peter Hartcher, Award-Winning Political and International Journalist, Author and Speaker. Peter appears through arrangement with Celebrity Speakers: www.celebrityspeakers.com.au

10.15am Morning tea Sponsored by

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

11.00am CARGO AGENCY MODERNISATION AND e-AWB:

Programs of change by the industry for the industry.

The presentation will look at two areas of air cargo industry evolution which reflect both modern realities, in terms of the need to increase technology utilisation and process reshaping, as well as redefining the industry change management and dialogue process. Supply chain solutions are most effective when designed by the supply chain itself.

• Glyn Hughes, Director, Cargo Industry Management, IATA

11.00am ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROFESSIONAL CUSTOMS BROKER **

The role of a Customs Broker is much more than the classification and valuation of imported goods. In reality, they balance the needs of their clients and employers with the need to comply with the expectations of the Government and the community at large. This balancing act is conducted with an eye on the Customs Act and the desire to act in an ethical and professional manner.

This session reviews the obligations imposed on Customs Brokers by the Customs Act, the risks associated with ignoring those obligations and the role that ethics play in the equation.

• Tony Wenham, General Manager, myfreightcareer

11.45am MAJOR CHANGES TO AIR CARGO SECURITY PROGRAMS Australia’s air cargo security rules are changing. The Australian Government is working with industry to build a more secure

end to end supply chain for our air cargo exports, involving those who produce, move or uplift goods on an aircraft. This will mean changes for all Regulated Air Cargo Agents, their Transport Security Programs and customers. The new security rules will be phased in from July 2014.

• Paul Retter, Executive Director, Office of Transport Security

12.30pm Lunch

1.30pm AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION SERVICE ** • Marion Grant, A/g Chief Executive Officer, Australian Customs and Border Protection

2.20pm AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE – SERIOUS AND ORGANISED CRIME OVERVIEW ** This session will focus on the ramifications for freight forwarders and custom brokers in reporting incidences of crime. David

will also discuss the role of the waterfront taskforces. His presentation will include operational examples to relate to your business and help you understand the issues you need to be aware of.

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• Xenia Cotter, Superintendent, Australian Federal Police.

3.00pm Afternoon tea

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

3.30pm WAREHOUSING – NEW CUSTOMS LICENSING REQUIREMENTS & UNDERSTANDING CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS **

This session will outline recent changes to Customs and Warehousing Licensing Conditions and provide detail on contractual implications and methods of protecting your warehouse and distribution business. You will also gain valuable insight into how freight forwarders can safely position themselves within the customer supply chain to minimise risk and maximise return.• Anouk Sireude, Senior Claims Executive, Thomas

Miller Australasia

• Iain Sharples, Senior Underwriter, Thomas Miller Australasia

• Danella Wilmshurst, Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers

3.30pm AFIF CONNECT (opportunity to book appointments with industry representatives)

Details will be provided closer to conference date.

Session sponsored by

4.30pm Day Close Free Evening

FRIDAY 17 MAY9.15am The ACCC - WHAT WE CAN AND CANNOT DO!

Forwarders continually ask the ACCC under what circumstances they can intervene to prevent anti-competitive behaviour; how can pricing be kept under some sort of control; what powers do they have? ACCC will attend to present a paper on the extent of their role and will take questions from attendees.

• Michael Kiley, General Manager, Enforcement Operations, Air Cargo Cartel Litigation Branch, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

10.00am Morning tea Sponsored by

10.30am SYDNEY PORTS DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH

This session will update the conference on many aspects in relation to the management of Sydney Ports, including trade figures, Major Projects, the Port Botany the Landside Improvement Strategy and general news of interest.

• Lachlan Benson, Executive General Manager, Sydney Ports Corporation

11.00am MELBOURNE PORT PLANS FOR FUTURE GROWTH

The Port of Melbourne has the largest ocean freight handling task for containerised cargo in Australia and must continually plan for the future growth of Port infrastructure. To do so it must utilise sophisticated modelling techniques and generate a regular flow of accurate future trade data. This session will outline some of the short to medium term trends and how this translates into development plans for the Port and the interface with local road and rail infrastructure.

• Stephen Bradford, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Melbourne Corporation

11:30am HOW COLLABORATION WILL IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS

When inefficiencies in the empty container availability and re-positioning process become routine it requires a game changing system to break the process. This can happen when people with great minds and ideas from our industry get together. The result: Container Control - the solution to one of industry’s oldest problems. Michael Bouari, CEO of 1-Stop, who will manage the new solution, will detail exactly how collaboration was vital to breaking the old processes.

• Michael Bouari, Chief Executive Officer, 1-Stop

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11.40am DOING BUSINESS ON THE HIGH SEAS - INSURANCE, GENERAL AVERAGE AND CONTAINER DETENTION **

Historically cargo interests and ship owners shared the perils of the maritime adventure and today there remains strong common interest for freight forwarders and carriers in navigating the ocean voyage with safety and efficiency. This session will focus on the development of General Average, how to best assist customers when it is declared and the role marine insurance plays. The compelling case for a cooperative approach on container logistics to improve efficiency and reduce detention and damage costs will also be examined.

• Anouk Sireude, Senior Claims Executive, Thomas Miller Australasia • Danella Wilmshurst, Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers

12.30pm Lunch Sponsored by

1.30pm MARKETING YOUR DIFFERENCE - INCREASING PROFITABILITY FOR YOU AND YOUR CUSTOMER **

Why would anyone choose your company over another supplier?

This presentation will provide a road map for creating competitive advantage in your business and then help you turn that advantage into improved sales results.

• Kirrily Dear, Strategy and Development Director, Eyes Wide Open

2.00pm TRIMMING THE RED TAPE AROUND BIOSECURITY CONTROLS **

This session will highlight the Department’s improvements to Biosecurity processes aimed at reducing regulatory and administrative impediments which have created delays to the movement of goods across our borders. In addition, the important subject of cooperation to achieve pre-shipment mitigation of Biosecurity concerns, will also be addressed.

• Tim Chapman, First Assistant Secretary, Border Compliance Division, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

2.30pm Afternoon tea Sponsored by

3.00pm THE GREAT DEBATE: MONEY IS THE MOTIVATOR Sponsored by

Money... it’s as old as time and so is the proposition that Money is the Motivator. But is that the reality in today’s modern society? Is that what gets you out of bed and ready to face the daily work challenges and opportunities? Two teams will once again take each other on head-to-head to debate another relevant topic, raising salient points for you to consider in your working and social lives.

AGAINST: Paul Golland, General Manager, Brownways David Finnie, Regional Manager Vic, Deugro Projects Tim Cutler, Assistant General Manager, Australia & New Zealand,

FP Marine Risks

FOR: Andrew Waterworth, National Manager- Project Development, AFIF John Law, Principal, Down Under Legal Glyn Hughes, Director, Cargo Industry Management , IATA

MODERATOR: Brian Lovell, Chief Executive Officer, AFIF

7.00pm CONFERENCE DINNER Rydges Lakeside

** Denotes application made to the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) for accreditation under the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme.

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Sessions sponsored by

REGISTRATION REGISTRATION FEES

Early bird On or before 5 April

Standard On or before 6 May

Late After 6 May

Member * $950 $1020 $1100

Non Member $1050 $1120 $1200

Accompanying Person $210 $210 $210

Day Registration $380 $380 $380

*Includes all employees from an AFIF business member, CBFCA individual members and any employee from a CBFCA business member, plus members of FTA.

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

There are a range of discounts available when registering more than 1 person from your company for the AFIF Conference.

To obtain a discount, you must register all persons at the same time and it will be processed in 1 transaction.

The discounts available for multiple registrations are:

FULL REGISTRATION FEE:

• 2nd person can register at $100 discount (ie: $850 for earlybird members, $950 for earlybird non members)

• 3rd and subsequent persons can register at $200 discount (ie: $750 for earlybird members, $850 for earlybird non-members).

DAY REGISTRATION FEE

• 2nd person can register at $300.

• 3rd and subsequent persons can register at $250.

INCLUSIONS FOR REGISTERED PERSONS:

Members and Non Members

• Attendance at sessions

• All Official Documentation

• Refreshment breaks as programmed

• Welcome Reception

• Conference Dinner

• Entrance to Exhibition

• GST

Accompanying Persons

• Welcome Reception

• Conference Dinner

• GST

Day Delegates

All entitlements for day of attendance only

• Attendance at sessions

• All Official Documentation

• Refreshment breaks as programmed

• GST

Register Online

Visit the website www.afif.asn.au/conference and follow the link to the registration page.

Payment for registration can be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or AMEX secure transmission facilities provided, surcharges applicable) or an invoice can be requested.

Once you have completed the online registration process, you will receive an automatic acknowledgement of your registration. A confirmation letter and invoice/receipt will be emailed to you within three to five working days.

Post Form

Mail the registration form together with your cheque or credit card payment to:

AFIF Conference Secretariat PO Box 180 Morisset NSW 2264

A summary of your registration and a tax invoice will be emailed to you within three to five working days.

Fax Form

Fax the completed registration form (both sides) together with your credit card payment to:

02 4973 6609

A summary of your registration and a tax invoice will be emailed to you within three to five working days.

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ATTENDANCE POLICY

The Australian Federation of International Forwarders (AFIF) hosts an Annual Conference which aims to provide educational and developmental opportunities to their members. These members (full or associate) can attend the event by paying the member fee. AFIF recognises that some freight forwarders, who are not members, will still gain from attendance at this event. They may attend by paying the non-member fee. Members of the CBFCA and FTA may attend the conference, paying the member rate.

In addition, companies who make a supply to member companies (i.e. those not working directly for a freight forwarding company) are permitted to attend if they are sponsoring the event. If the person is not working for a freight forwarding company directly then they are not permitted to register for the Conference unless they are part of a sponsoring company.

PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION FEES

Payment of fees must accompany all registrations and may be made by;

• Credit Card: All credit cards will incur a 2.5% credit card processing fee on the full amount.

• Cheque: please make payable to AFIF Conference

• Direct Deposit: Westpac Bank BSB: 032 524 Acct: 216 001 Name: AFIF Conference

GST

ABN 83 722 696 718

Your registration form acts as your tax invoice. Please refer to the accommodation section for tax invoices relating to accommodation bookings.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

Cancellations must be notified in writing to the Secretariat.

Cancellations received:

• On or before 12 April 2013 will incur a A$150.00 cancellation fee.

• On or before 6 May 2013 will receive a 50% refund of fees paid.

• After 6 May 2013 there will be no refund.

REGISTRATION DESK

The Registration Desk will be located on the 2nd floor of the hotel in the Conference Lobby. The desk will be open at the following times:

• Wednesday 15 May 4.00pm – 6.00pm • Thursday 16 May 8.00am – 5.00pm • Friday 17 May 8.00am – 5.00pm

DISCLAIMER & INSURANCE

Our best effort will be made to present the program as printed in this document. The Conference and its agents reserve the right to alter without prior notice, any of the arrangements, timetables, plans or other items relating to the Conference, for any cause beyond its reasonable control. The AFIF Organising Committee and the Conference Organisers are not liable for any loss or inconvenience caused as a result of such alteration. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the AFIF Organising Committee and the Conference Organisers do not accept responsibility for loss of monies caused by delays.

Participants are advised to take out personal travel insurance and to extend their policy to cover personal possessions. The Conference does not cover individuals against booking cancellations or theft of or damage to belongings. The Conference cannot accept any responsibility for participants failing to arrange their own insurance.

EXHIBITION AND SPONSORSHIP

A trade exhibition will be held during the Conference and companies are also invited to take up Conference sponsorship. For more information on exhibition and sponsorship opportunities contact the Secretariat on telephone (02) 4973 6573, fax (02) 4973 6609 or email: afifconference@willorganise.com.au

WHAT TO WEAR

Sessions – Neat Casual Welcome Reception – Neat Casual Conference Dinner – Smart Casual

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Please give details of any dietary requirements or disability assistance required, on your registration form.

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RYDGES LAKESIDEA very limited number of queen rooms are being held for the Conference at a discounted rate of $229 per night. Once this allocation is full, rooms are subject to availability and at the best rate of the day.

How to Book

Please complete the accommodation section of the registration form. The Secretariat will then reserve your room and send confirmation of reservation. Any change to a reservation must be notified to the Secretariat and not directly to the hotel.

Check in and check out

Check in time is 2.00pm. Check out time is 11.00am. Please let the Secretariat know if you will arrive at the hotel after 6:00pm, as failure to do so may mean that your room will be released.

Cancellation

Please note, the hotel has a very strict cancellation policy. Any room nights cancelled within 30 days of your arrival are subject to 100% charge for all nights.

ACCOMMODATIONAccommodation is being offered at the Conference venue.

ALTERNATE ACCOMMODATIONThere are a number of hotels located a short distance from Rydges Lakeside that you might like to consider. Bookings can be made directly with these hotels, at the best rate of the day.

Diamant Hotel Canberra 15 Edinburgh Avenue, Canberra Tel: 02 6175 2222 Web: http://www.8hotels.com/canberra-hotel/diamant-hotel/ Approx rates from: $247 per night Apartments (1-3 bedrooms) available

Novotel Canberra 65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra Tel: 02 6245 5000 Web: http://novotelcanberra.com.au/ Approx rates from: $227 per night

Crowne Plaza Canberra 1 Binara Street, Canberra Tel: 02 6247 8999 Web: http://www.crowneplazacanberra.com.au/ Approx rates from: $300 per night

Quality Suites Clifton on Northbourne 100 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra Tel: 1800 828 000 Web: http://www.cliftonsuites.com.au/ Approx rates from: å $170 per night (1 bedroom apartment)

Mantra on Northbourne 84 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra Tel: 02 6243 2500 Web: http://www.mantra.com.au/ Approx rates from: $179 per night

Canberra Rex Hotel 150 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra Tel: 02 6248 5311 Web: http://www.canberrarexhotel.com.au/ Approx rates from: $125 per night

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SOCIAL PROGRAMThe following events are included in the registration fee for delegates and accompanying persons.

If you require additional tickets please complete the social program section of your registration form.

WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 7.30pm - 10.30pm

WELCOME RECEPTION

Venue: Skyline Room, Level 15, Rydges Lakeside Dress: Neat Casual Additional tickets: $95

The evening will be held on the top level of Rydges Lakeside, offering 360 degree views over Canberra. This is an opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues and enjoy a relaxed meal.

FRIDAY 17 MAY 7.00pm – 12.00midnight

CONFERENCE DINNER

Venue: Conference Centre, Rydges Lakeside Dress: Smart Casual Additional Tickets: $120

The sessions have drawn to a close but the Conference is not over until the dinner tonight. Enjoy dinner, dancing and drinks with new friends and colleagues.

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Capital Golf ClubCapital Golf Club is considered Canberra’s best public golf course, located only 5 minutes from Canberra City in a picturesque setting.

The course has undergone extensive improvements and is now ready to treat you to a superb round of golf.

Cost: $100 per member delegate $120 for non-registered persons

Cost includes:

• Transport to/from golf course, with bus departure at 10.30am

• Lunch and limited beverages

• Golf Cart (per 2 players)

• Team prizes and individual prizes

• Prizes for: Longest Drive, Straightest Drive, Nearest to Pin, Winning 4 Ball Group, Runner Up 4 Ball Group, and of course, Hole in One!

Golf Club Hire: $30 per person

If you require golf club hire please indicate on your registration form. Please note, there are limited sets of golf clubs available for hire.

AFIF GOLF CHALLENGE

Major Golf Day Sponsor

WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 2013

Hole in One prize $25,000

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REGISTRATION FORM TAX INVOICE ABN: 83 722 696 718

The information below will be reproduced in the delegate list at the Conference and be used for all mailings. Please complete the form and submit to the Conference Secretariat. An emailed confirmation will be sent to you within one week of submission.

A. DELEGATE DETAILS

Title: (Mr/Mrs/Ms etc): ..........................................................................................................................................................................................

Given Name: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Surname: ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Organisation: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Position: ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Postal Address: .........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Suburb: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................

State: ...................................................................................................... Postcode: .................................................................................................

Tel: (..........) ............................................................................................ Mobile: .....................................................................................................

Email: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

If you do not want details included in the delegate list provided on site, please tick:

Preferred Name on Badge:.....................................................................................................................................................................................

Special Needs (dietary, access etc): ......................................................................................................................................................................

ACCOMPANYING PERSON

Given Name: ......................................................................................... Surname: .................................................................................................

Special Needs(dietary, access etc): ......................................................................................................................................................................

B. REGISTRATION FEES (these include GST)

Early bird On or before 5 April

Standard On or before 6 May

Late After 6 May

Member * $950 $1020 $1100

Non-Member $1050 $1120 $1200

Accompanying Person $210 $210 $210

Day Registration ** $380 $380 $380

* I am a Member of (please circle) AFIF CBFCA FTA

** Please indicate which day you would like to attend (Day delegates only): Thursday Friday

Discounts Available.If you are the 2nd or further paying delegate from your organisation to register, you are entitled to a discount to the registration fee as described below.

FULL REGISTRATION FEE:• 2nd paying delegate can register at $100 discount (ie: $850 for earlybird members, $950 for earlybird non members)

• 3rd and subsequent paying delegates can register at $200 discount (ie: $750 for earlybird members, $850 for earlybird non-members)

DAY REGISTRATION FEE• 2nd paying delegate can register at $300

• 3rd and subsequent paying delegates can register at $250

SUB-TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE: A$ _______

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C. ACCOMMODATION

All rates include GST. Accommodation will be charged in full prior to your arrival.

I do not require the Secretariat to book accommodation for me.

Hotel: Room Type Cost per room per night

Check in date Check out date Total Amount

Rydges Lakeside Queen Room $229 /05/2013 /05/2013 $

I wish to share my room with: .............................................................................................................................................................................

Please note – the Conference Secretariat does not organise share accommodation – if you wish to share, you must find someone to share with.

SUB-TOTAL ACCOMMODATION: A$_________D. SOCIAL FUNCTION TICKETS

If you would like to bring a partner or friend to a social event please complete below and include payment with your registration.

Event Cost (inc GST) No of Tickets TOTAL

Welcome Reception Wednesday 15 May

Included for registered persons Extra ticket: $95

Conference Dinner Friday 17 May

Included for registered persons Extra ticket: $120

SUB TOTAL SOCIAL FUNCTIONS: A$_________

E. GOLF (Forms regarding team allocations etc will be sent closer to the Conference date)

Event Cost (inc GST) No. of Tickets TOTAL

Golf Day Wednesday 15 May

$100 for member delegates$ $

$120 for non-registered persons

I am a member of a sponsoring team Name of team:

GOLF CLUB HIRE Cost Please tick your required clubs TOTAL

Please indicate if you require golf club hire

$30 per set Left handed Right handed

$

HANDICAPS - Please fill out your golf handicap. Maximum: Men 27/ Women 36

SUBTOTAL GOLF A$__________F. PAYMENT

(All prices include GST where applicable)

Section B Registration Fees A$

Section C Accommodation A$

Section D Social Program A$

Section E Golf A$

Total Fees Enclosed A$

I have read and agree to all the conditions outlined in this registration brochure

Please find enclosed cheque/money order payable to AFIF Conference

OR

Please charge the total amount above to the following credit card (All credit cards will incur a 2.5% credit card processing fee on the full amount)

MasterCard Visa Card Amex

Credit Card Number ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Expiry Date..................................

Name on card ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Signature ........................................................................................................................Date .....................................................................................

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