Government & Social Policy

Green Planning & Design Summit

29-30 June 2009 | Vibe Savoy, Melbourne

How do our cities and towns understand and tackle their vulnerabilities? How do they use the core principles of planning, design and resource management to adapt to the demands of climate change and the changes in demography and socio-economic needs to become dynamic regions of growth.

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8th annual National Infrastructure Summit

4-6 August 2009 | Sydney Harbour Marriott

As Australia boosts infrastructure investment to record levels, government and private sector players are being encouraged to plan more thoroughly, work smarter and deliver better results.

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Prison Planning, Design and Construction Forum

28-29 September 2009 | Brisbane Marriott

Informa Australia is proud to host the 3rd Annual Prison Planning, Design and Construction Forum on the 28th & 29th of September. With many States and Territories currently investing heavily in the construction and development of correctional facilities, this conference presents the perfect opportunity to analyze the planning, design and construction of prisons across Australia.

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Innovation 2009

22-23 September 2009 | Crowne Plaza, Sydney

Translating research: new thinking and emerging pathways

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The Future of Medicare Forum

5-6 November 2009 | Swissotel Sydney

Informa's Inaugural The Future of Medicare Forum is an ideal opportunity to address the budgetary constraints of the national health insurance system. The two-day event will bring together a mix of industry leaders including senior government representatives, healthcare service providers, health insurers and industry associations to collectively discuss and debate the funding issues in the national health insurance scheme and the implications for healthcare services in Australia.

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FTTP masterclasses: National Broadband Network-pipe dream or reality?

19-20 Oct 2009 | Sydney Harbour Marriott
21-22 Oct 2009 | Crowne Plaza Canberra
26-27 Oct 2009 | Melbourne Marriott Hotel
28-29 Oct 2009 | Stamford Plaza, Adelaide
10-11 Nov 2009 | Stamford Plaza, Brisbane

Is the National Broadband Network a pipe dream or a reality ?Following on the recent announcements of the new Fibre based NBN, this brand new masterclass is uniquely designed to help attendees understand the differences between the various deployment options and provide some light on whether an all Fibre based NBN for Australia is viable and achievable.

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