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Defence & Security
Counter-terrorism efforts open door to privacy breaches
Controversial data retention laws were recently passed in March this year amidst privacy abuse concerns. The Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment (Data Retention) Bill 2015 forces telecommunications companies and internet service providers (ISPs) to hold clients' metadata for two years. Although this Bill was passed on the grounds of terrorism and serious crime prevention, access…
13 May 2015, by Informa InsightsEducation
Increasing student engagement, aspiration and achievement in STEM education
The 2nd Annual STEM Education Conference will be taking place on the 27-28 July, and to mark the important themes of this conference, we spoke to Education Director of Schools Connect, Michelle Hamilton about the latest programs that will encourage kids to move into STEM education. Hamilton identifies that some of the most effective programs…
12 May 2015, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The Track Insider: Safety on rail projects – large and small
I read with interest the Major projects guideline[1] recently released by the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator and thought that the advice provided in the document applies as much to small projects as to large ones. In fact I suspect that sometimes the smaller projects may be more at risk than large ones…
11 May 2015, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Conflict intelligence (CI): Connecting with conflict
Fighting Fair's Scott Dutton, a Nationally Accredited Mediator, Trainer and Presenter joined us to discuss the 3Cs needed to connect with conflict: curiosity, collaboration and creativity. Scott holds that conflict is an opportunity for transformation and growth. Reflecting on his broad experience with clients across both community and corporate sectors, Scott highlighted the psychological and practical…
8 May 2015, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Over the air – what rail can learn from Qantas
The inaugural ARA Asset Management in Rail Conference is taking place on the 8-9 July at the InterContinental Sydney. The impressive speaker line up will see representatives from leading companies including Sydney Trains, Yarra Trams, Downer Rail, Networking Rail Consulting and Transport for NSW. Michael Killeen, 747 & 767 Fleet Manager, Qantas Engineering Operations, Qantas…
7 May 2015, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
NZ Rail: Powering the economy
The significance of transport as an indispensable component of economic development has long been recognised. The substantive economic cost of transport infrastructure is a key requisite for economic growth. In New Zealand, the critical role of transporting people and goods makes an essential contribution to the above-average standard of living largely enjoyed by the population.…
6 May 2015, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Optimising maintenance and renewal interventions for rail assets
The scale of the asset management task in Australia's rail industry is enormous. It is essential for the industry to understand the need to adopt consistent and interoperable standards. Philip Chalk is the Director of Asset Management & Maintenance ANZ at Network Rail Consulting and a speaker at the upcoming Asset Management in Rail Conference. He joined…
1 May 2015, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Mineral sands: Where to from here?
“We meet in a very eventful time” was Reg Adams’ of Artikol’s opening remark, when he kicked off the presentations for the 15th Anniversary Mineral Sands Conference in Melbourne this March, and what an eventful few days, it was. Adams, now a regular international speaker at the conference, brings a wealth of Global Ti02 market industry…
30 Apr 2015, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
The unheralded and forgotten role tyres play in mining operations
Adam Gosling, Director of TyreSafe Australia, is always surprised that many people fail to consider the costs of operating tyres on commercial fleets and that there are probably more who don't consider their own safety as being a thing to value (tyresafe.com.au). Adam is an advocate of using tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) to optimise safety…
29 Apr 2015, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
A global ‘Taylored’ approach to bulk materials handling
Imagine having Mozambique, Borneo, Vietnam, and Suriname on the list of places you have worked? These are just a few of the many exotic places Michael Taylor has travelled to and worked in, originally starting out from Perth, Western Australia. Mr Taylor has worked on a number of projects during his extensive career within the…
23 Apr 2015, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
