InvitationGeneral Information
Airport & Transport
A taxi from the airport will cost $20 and takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the City Centre. Alternatively there is an airport shuttle bus which leaves at regular intervals for $12.
Banking/Currency
Decimal currency is used in Australia with the dollar as the basic unit (100 cents = $1). Notes come in $100, $50, $20, $10, and $5. Coins come in 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2 denominations.
Currency exchange facilities are available in most banks, hotels and airports and operate during normal business hours. Credit cards are accepted at most restaurants and shops, the most widely used being Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club.
Business Hours
Banks generally open from 0930 - 1600 hours Monday - Friday. General office
hours are 0900 - 1700 Monday - Friday. Post Offices operate during these
hours. However stamps are often available from hotels. ver stamps are often
available from hotels.
Climate & Clothing
March in Adelaide is autumn, with temperatures ranging from 18C to 27C. We suggest you bring a jacket and tie with you for special occasions. A light jacket is recommended for evenings in autumn.
Please see the social program for dress details at social functions.
Eating Out
Bistros, restaurants, cafes and coffee shops offer varied menus, prices and decor. Local specialties such as seafood and Australian wines are worth trying. At some restaurants you can keep the liquor bill down by taking your own wine or beer. These are called "BYO" restaurants, an abbreviation for "bring your own".
Electricity
Electrical current is 240/250V, AC 50Hz. The Australian three-pin power outlet is different from that in many countries, so you will need an adaptor. If your appliances are 110V, check if there is a 110/240V switch. If not, you will need a voltage converter. Universal outlets for
240V or 110V shavers are usually found in leading hotels.
Goods & Services Tax (GST) / Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS)
Since 1 July 2000, Australia has adopted a new taxation system incorporating the Goods & Services Tax (GST). All prices quoted in this brochure are inclusive of GST, unless otherwise specified.
As part of this new taxation system, the Australian Government introduced the Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS). The scheme is administered by the Australian Customs Department and took effect on 1 July 2000. The TRS enables travellers departing Australia to claim a refund of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) paid on goods purchased in Australia. The refund only applies to goods which travellers take with them as hand luggage when leaving the country. It does not apply to services or goods consumed or partly consumed in Australia. However the goods can be used before departing Australia.
Passport & Visa
All travellers to Australia, other than New Zealand, require a valid entry VISA prior to travel to Australia. For many nationalities (29 in total) an Electronic Visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) can be obtained from your travel agent or airline when making your travel arrangements. Please see your travel agent or airline for further details.
Planning Your Travel
Delegates are advised to book airfares as far in advance as possible to ensure advantageous fares and preferred seat availability.
All domestic and many international carriers fly to Adelaide including Virgin Blue, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, Japan Airlines and various others. Please contact your travel agent in your country of origin for more information.
Parking
Parking is available at the Congress venue on from A$7.50 per day, every day (Early Bird Parking rate - entry between 5.00am and 9.30am and exit by 6.30pm). Casual rate will then apply. Please check with the convention centre website for further details: www.adelaidecc.com.au
Privacy
Australia introduced the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 in 2001. The Congress Managers comply with such legislation which is designed to protect the right of the individual to privacy of their information. Information collected in respect of proposed participation in any aspect of the Congress will be only used for the purposes of planning and conduct of the Congress and may also be provided to the organising body or to organisers of future events. It is also usual to produce a ‘Delegate List’ of attendees at the Congress and to include the individual’s details in such a list. Consent for publication of the individual’s information may be withheld when completing the final section of the Registration Form for the Congress. Individuals are also entitled to access the information held by written application to the Congress Managers.
Time
South Australia is in its own Time Zone and in March will be 30 minutes behind Eastern Summer Time.
Quarantine
Australia is free from many plant and animal diseases prevalent in other countries. Very strict quarantine rules apply to the import of animals and plants, which cannot be brought into the country without prior application. Animal and plant products are also restricted.
For more information see the 'Information for International Travellers' on the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) website, which you can access by visiting http://www.affa.gov.au
Vaccinations
A current valid international certificate of inoculation against yellow fever is required if passengers come from, or travel through, infected areas. Check this carefully with your airline or travel agent.
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