Delegate resources
Conference Ticket Prices
| Ticket Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird CIArb Member/Co-sponsor | £350 (AUS $560) | Available until 30 April |
| Early Bird Non member | £520 (AUS $830) | Available until 30 April |
| CIArb Member & Co-sponsor | £450 (AUS $720) | Available after 30 April |
| Non member | £620 (AUS $990) | Available after 30 April |
| Full time academics & students | £290 (AUS $450) |
Australian Branch International Mediation Seminar
For the CIArb Australian Branch International Mediation Seminar please visit the seminar page.
CPD Schemes & Accreditation
CIArb
Attendance at this conference will contribute 11 hours to CIArb's CPD scheme
Law Society and Bar Council (UK)
Accreditation applied for - details to follow
Law Society MCLE Scheme (Australia)
Seminars and other CLE activities are no longer accredited by the Law Society's MCLE Board. Under the new guidelines, if this particular educational activity is relevant to your immediate or long term needs in relation to your professional development and practice of the law, then you should claim one "unit" for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. The annual requirement remains unchanged at ten (10) MCLE units each year from 1 April to 31 March.
NSW Bar Association has accredited the conference at 6 CPD.
Dress Code
Both the Conference and Dinner are Business Dress.
Conference Joining Instructions
Conference Joining Instructions
Onsite Tourist Desk
A tourist desk will be available at the Conference on Thursday 26 May from 6pm till 9pm and Friday 27 May from 10am till 2pm. They will be able to offer any advice on Sydney tourist attractions.
Emergency Services in Sydney, Australia
Call 000 for Fire Police or Ambulance EMERGENCY ONLY
Banks in Sydney
ATM machines [Cash Machines] are widely available and can be used 24 hours a day. Banks are available in most areas Please note banking hours are 9.30 - 4pm Monday through to Thursday and until 5pm on Friday.
Travel Visas
Anyone who is not an Australian citizen needs a valid visa to enter and spend time in Australia. Visas are available from Australian visa offices in Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates. They are also available from travel agents and airlines in certain countries. Visas are usually in the form of an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), of which there is no evidence in your passport as it is tagged electronically. Delegates are advised to visit the Australian Visa Bureau for Electronic Travel Authorities and Visitor Visas or Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs.
Can I bring food or drink
No dairy foods, fruit, vegetables or meat products are permitted into Sydney or Australia. This is strictly enforced with large fines and prosecution for those who break this law. YOU MUST DECLARE any food items on arrival however small.
Are there any vaccinations required to visit Sydney, Australia
No specific vaccinations are required to visit Australia unless you are from or travelling through certain areas with infections. Please check this with the airline you are travelling with or your travel agent before your departure
Electricity in Australia
The voltage is 240V and uses a three pin plug (different to the UK three pin plug). International adapters are available at most airports and are available at outlets in shopping areas
Australian Currency
The currency is the Australian dollar. Most hotels will change travellers cheques and ATM'S are plentiful.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed in doors or in most public places
Australian Telephones
International incoming calls to Australia need 0061 in front of the number and then drop the 0.
To make outgoing international calls Dial 0011 and then the country code of the country you are calling. For directory assistance call 1123.
Tipping
Tipping is not expected in Australia but always welcome!
Weather
Sydney autumns enjoy pleasant temperatures. April and May still enjoy average daily highs in the low 20s. Although day time temperatures are very agreeable, evenings do start to get a little cool and May can see night time temperatures falling towards 10°C. Autumn is on average the wettest time of the year. As with the rest of the year, heavy storms account for most of the rainfall and there can again be long periods without any rain.
