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General Information

Airport And Transport

The central business district is 10km north of the International Airport and takes approximately 20 minutes to reach by car.  A taxi costs approximately A$25. A regular airport to city bus service operates from approximately 6.00 am to 9.00 pm (not recommended for those with large amounts of luggage). Any queries please see the Travellers Information Desk at the Airport.

Taxis:  Taxis in Sydney operate under 2 pricing structures. From 6.00 am - 10.00 pm, the standard fare applies. On the left hand side of the taxi meter, above the word 'rate' you should see the number 1.  From 10.00 pm - 6.00 am, a 20% night tariff applies, at these times the meter should be set on rate 2.  Please check the meter is set correctly when you begin your journey. There is an airport taxi toll of $2 for all taxi journeys from Sydney Airport.

Trains: There is a train station located at both the domestic and international terminals at Sydney Airport. Trains run on average every 10 minutes during the day on a weekday and every 15 minutes on weekends. From the domestic terminal, it takes 10 minutes to reach Central Station and 15 minutes to Circular Quay. From the international terminal it takes a few minutes longer. Lifts are available at both the international and domestic terminals for the easy transfer of luggage. Fares from the domestic terminal to the City start at $10 per adult for a single journey. For further information on the service that the Airport Link provides, please see the following website: www.airportlink.com.au

Climate And Clothing

Sydney
March is Autumn and the temperature range is 18° Celsius to 25° Celsius (64° Fahrenheit to 77° Fahrenheit).

Generally Australians are informal dressers. We suggest you bring a jacket and tie with you for special occasions.  A light jacket is recommended for evenings.

Please refer to the information on the social programme for dress at social functions organised as part of the Congress, as some of these may require formal evening dress.

Language

The official language for the Congress is English.  

Parking

Parking is available at the Congress venue at the rate of A$27 per day.

Privacy

Australia introduced the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 in 2001. The Congress Managers comply with this 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 Registration Form for the Congress. Individuals are also entitled to access the information held by written application to the Congress Managers.

Time

In March, New South Wales will be on Eastern Summer Time.