Printed registration forms should be sent by mail or fax to the conference secretariat at:

CLEMS (Conference Links & Event Management Services)
Suite 5, 250 Gore St.,
Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia, 3065
Fax   + 61 3 9431 5167

REGISTRATION FEES (per delegate)

Please note that it is essential for all participants including delegates, speakers, students, accompanying persons and guests to send in a completed registration form together with payment of applicable registration fee. 

REGISTRATION CATEGORIES

ACOFT & AOS - 10 to 13 July
ACOFT only - 10 to 12 July (3 days)
AOS only - 12 July (afternoon & evening poster session) and 13 July (full day)

STUDENT REGISTRATION

A student is defined as a holder of a student identification card from a recognised tertiary or secondary educational institution or international student card. Students must be studying full time to qualify for the discounted rate. Your student identification number is required when you submit your registration form. Without this information, the full registration fee will be charged,

REGISTRATION ENTITLEMENTS

Full Delegate ACOFT & AOS/Full Delegate ACOFT/ Student ACOFT & AOS/Student ACOFT

• Attendance at all conference sessions and trade exhibition
• Attendance at the Welcome Reception
• Morning and afternoon teas on conference days
• Attendance at the Conference Dinner
• Delegate satchel, conference program and CD-Rom

ACOFT & AOS day registration

• Attendance at all conference sessions and trade exhibition on registered day
• Morning and afternoon teas on registered day
• Conference program and CD-Rom

• Attendance at all sessions
• Morning and afternoon tea
• Delegate satchel, conference program and CD-Rom

The Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner are included in the registration fee for full delegate of ACOFT/AOS. If you require additional tickets, please indicate when completing your registration form.

Welcome Reception Ticket - $45.00 per person
Conference Dinner Ticket - $85.00 per person

ACCOMPANYING PERSONS

Accompanying persons are spouses and partners of registered delegates. Accompanying Persons must register as an 'Accompanying Person' on a Delegate's Registration Form and pay the applicable social ticket fee if attending any social functions.

PRIVACY ACT

The Privacy Act 2001 provides that, before your name, organisation and state/country details can be published in the list of the conference delegates for distribution to fellow delegates or any other party, you must give your consent.  If you DO NOT wish to have your name and details included in the Delegate List please indicate this on the registration form.


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Your registration and payment will be acknowledged in writing with confirmation of your requirements according to your registration form.  Your registration will not be processed or confirmed if payment does not accompany your form.  The registration form is an approved Tax Invoice by the Australian Tax Office.


PAYMENT METHODS

Full payment should accompany Registration Forms.  Payment may be made by personal cheque, money order or bank draft (accepted in Australian Dollars only drawn on any major branch of an Australian Bank)  in favour of the ACOFT Conference. Please print delegate name and organization on back and forward to the Conference Secretariat. Mastercard, Visa and Bankcard are accepted. All prices shown in Australian dollars and are inclusive of GST. Please note all transactions on your credit card, via the Secure On-line Payment System, appear on your statement as MIE Software Pty Ltd Port Melbourne.


CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

Cancellations must be notified in writing to the Conference Secretariat - CLEMS by email acoft2006@clems.com.au. Cancellations before 29 May 2006 will incur a A$100.00 cancellation fee.  Cancellations after 29 May 2006 cannot be accepted, however transfer of registration to another person will be accepted. All refunds will be paid at the conclusion of the conference.

VISAS

International visitors to Australia require a visa or an electronic travel authority.  It is the responsibility of individual delegates to ensure documentation is correct and complete before your journey is commenced.  Information on obtaining visas or electronic travel authorities can be found on the website www.immi.gov.au/eta/index.htm.


GOODS & SERVICES TAX (GST)

Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a broad-based tax of 10% on most goods, services and other items sold or consumed in Australia.  For international visitors, a tax refund may be sought at the airport for goods purchased beyond the value of $300 and which are carried with them in their hand luggage when leaving the country.  A tax refund is not available for goods or services consumed in Australia therefore the GST component of conference registrations fees, accommodation, tours, etc. are not claimable.


INSURANCE

Participants carry their own risk for personal injury or loss of property, including baggage, during the conference.  We strongly recommend that, at the time of booking your travel and tours, you take out a travel insurance policy.  This policy should take into account loss of deposit through cancellation, medical insurance, loss or damage to personal property, and financial loss incurred through disruption to accommodation or travel arrangements due to business failures, strikes, or other industrial action.  The organisers are in no way responsible for any claims concerning insurance.

DISCLAIMERS

The ACOFT & AOS 2006 Conference Committee including the Conference Organisers, will not accept liability for damages of any nature sustained by participants or their accompanying persons or loss or damage to their personal property as a result of the conference or related events.