38th Annual ALAANZ Conference

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38th Annual ALAANZ Conference
38th Annual ALAANZ Conference
38th Annual ALAANZ Conference
Aviation Law
Conference

ALAANZ 2019 Conference                                          Welcome from
Committee Members                                               Conference Committee
Conference Co-Chairs                                            On behalf of the Organising Committee we would like
                                                                to welcome you to the 38th Annual ALAANZ conference,
John Ribbands
ALAANZ Vic Branch President                                     “Global Influences on Australasian Aviation”.
Barrister, Victoria Bar
                                                                Our format is changing slightly this year with an opening
Andrew Tulloch                                                  on the morning of Wednesday 1 May and a close by Friday
Partner Colin Biggers and Paisley                               lunchtime 3 May - to make it a little easier for delegates
                                                                travel arrangements. There is also an optional tour of the
Committee Members                                               Melbourne Airport control tower on Friday afternoon.
James Cooper                                                    As always with ALAANZ conferences, we are pleased
Special Counsel, Clyde & Co, Australia                          to present a fantastic forum for delegates to get up to date
Robbie Burns                                                    with the issues currently facing lawyers, insurers, brokers
Barrister, Victoria Bar                                         and the broader aviation industry. We have put together
                                                                an informative and relevant program to be delivered by
                                                                experienced local and international presenters covering
                                                                the latest industry developments in aviation law, both
                                                                from an Australian and international perspective.

                                                                The ALAANZ conference is always a highly enjoyable
                                                                opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow delegates.
                                                                This year should be no different, and we are pleased
                                                                to invite delegates to celebrate another successful ALAANZ
                                                                conference which will be held at the riverside Pan Pacific
                                                                Hotel - providing a new outlook on the Melbourne skyline
                                                                and adjacent to some excellent venues for socialising.

                                                                We look forward to welcoming you in person to the
                                                                ALAANZ conference.

Conference Secretariat
Mecca Concepts Pty Ltd, Melbourne                               John Ribbands and Andrew Tulloch
                                                                ALAANZ 2019 Conference Co-chairs

                     Conference Preliminary Program & Registration Brochure sponsored by
38th Annual ALAANZ Conference
38th Annual ALAANZ Conference

Program Overview

Wednesday, 1 May – Day 1                                                   Thursday, 2 May – Day 2
10.30 - 11.30am Conference Registration                                    8:15 - 9:00am     Arrival Tea and Coffee
                Pre Conference Area of Woodside rooms                                        Sponsored by Sparke Helmore Lawyers
                Arrival Tea and Coffee
                Sponsored by Sparke Helmore Lawyers
11:30 - 11:40am Conference Opening                                         9:00 – 10:00am    Session 4
                Conference welcome - John Ribbands,
                ALAANZ Victorian Branch President
                                                                                             Space Law Session
                                                                                             Session Sponsored by Clyde and Co
11.40 - 12.30pm Keynote speaker - Shane Carmody, CEO,
                Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)                                       Session Chair - James Cooper, Special Counsel,
12.30 - 1:30 pm Lunch                                                                        Clyde & Co
                Sponsored by Charles Taylor Adjusting                      		“NZ Space Law - another piece in a global puzzle”
                                                                             Val Sim, Manager Legal Services, Ministry of
                                                                             Business Innovation & Employment (MBIE),
1:30 - 3:00pm    Session 1                                                   New Zealand
                 Air Cargo Session                                                           “Launches and Returns - the Role of the Australian
                 “Does the Montreal Convention 1999 strike                                   Space Agency”
                 a fair balance?”                                                            Alexandra Seneta, Executive Director,
                 Andrew Tulloch, Partner,                                                    Regulation and International Obligations,
                 Colin Biggers & Paisley                                                     Australian Space Agency
                 Mark Mackrell, Partner, Norton White
                 “Practical issues in air freight”
                                                                           10:00 - 11:00am   Session 5
3:00 - 3:30pm    Afternoon Tea
                                                                                             Future Trends in Aviation
                                                                                             “Diversity in the Aviation industry”
3:30 - 4:30pm    Session 2                                                                   Michelle Huntington, Captain, Virgin Australia
                 Litigation Update                                                           “Long Haul and Ultra-long haul flights”
  Session Chair - Andrew Mansfield, Senior 		                                                Chrystal Zhang, Senior Lecturer, Swinburne
  Associate, Sparke Helmore Lawyers                                                          University of Technology
  “The extinguishment of claims under Article 35 		                        11:00 - 11:30pm Morning Tea
  of Montreal Convention and the interplay with
		domestic law”
  Bernard Lloyd, Barrister, NSW                                            11:30 - 1:00pm    Session 6
  “A review of recent aviation decisions”                                                    Regulatory Session
  Tom Brennan, Barrister, NSW                                                                “IATA Operational Safety Audit information
                                                                                             and CASA’s surveillance of foreign airlines”
4.30 - 5.00pm    Session 3                                                                   Chirinjeev Saggar, Principal Lawyer,
                                                                                             Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
                 International session (1)                                                   “FAA’s risk aversion and its impact in Australia”
                 “Brexit and its implications for the aviation industry“                     Peter Axelrod, Special Counsel, Meridian Lawyers
                 Thomas van der Wijngaart, Legal Director,
                                                                                             “Navigating global uncertainty: how New Zealand
                 Clyde & Co, London
                                                                                             is shaping its drone regulatory framework”
6:00 - 8:00pm    Welcome Cocktail Party                                                      Marion Hiriart, Senior Adviser, International
                 The Terrace, Pan Pacific Hotel                                              Connections, NZ Ministry of Transport
8:00 - 10:30pm   Speakers Dinner                                           1:00 - 2:00pm     Lunch
                 Sponsored by Norton White                                                   Sponsored by McLarens Aviation

                                     Register Online at www.etouches.com/ehome/alaanz2019
38th Annual ALAANZ Conference

Program Overview

2:00 - 2:45pm    Session 7                                          Friday, 3 May – Day 3
                 David Boughen Memorial Address                     8:15 - 9:00am     Arrival Tea and Coffee
                 Russell Miller AM
                                                                                      Sponsored by Sparke Helmore Lawyers

2:45 - 3:45pm    Session 8                                          9:00 - 10:00am    Session 10
                 Insurance                                                            Airlines Session
                 Session Sponsored by Carter Newell Lawyers
                                                                                      “The Flight Training Industry in Australia”
                 Session Chair - Glenn Biggs, Partner,                                Mike Drinkall, General Manager CAE Oxford
                 Carter Newell Lawyers                                                Aviation Academy Australia
                 “The role of the specialist broker in placing                        “Airlines Regulation of and Disputes over Pricing
                 aviation risks” 		                                                   of Airport Access Charges”
                 Pat Doherty, CEO Aerosure Asia Pacific                               Justin Hogan-Doran, Barrister NSW
                 Pty Ltd
                 Ian Savill, Global Marketing Director, WTW
                 Aerospace                                          10:00 - 10.30am   Session 11
                 Michael McNamara, National Manager,
                                                                                      International session (2)
                 Aviation Commercial Lines, QBE Australia
                 & New Zealand                                                        Session Chair - Mark Gray-Spencer, Managing
                                                                                      Principal, GSG Legal
3:45 - 4:00pm    Afternoon Tea
                                                                                      “Update on Asian aviation developments”
                                                                                      Peter Coles, Partner, Clyde & Co, Hong Kong
4:00 - 5.15pm    Session 9                                                            Paul Freeman, Partner, Clyde & Co Singapore

                 Airports                                           10:30 - 11:00am Morning Tea

                 Session Chair - Alastair Stuart, Account
                 Director, Aerosure Asia Pacific
                                                                    11:00 - 12:30pm   Session 12
		“Future advances in air traffic control”
  Rob Mason, Air Traffic Controller Supervisor,
                                                                                      Aviation Hypothetical
  Airservices Australia                                                               Panel including:
                 “Invasion of the future - The drones are coming”                     The Hon Justice Peter Riordan, Supreme
                 Simon Hooper, Head of Product, Precision 		                          Court, Victoria;
                 Autonomy, Board Members Australian
                                                                                      John Dawson, Partner, Vector Legal
                 Association of Unmanned Systems (AAUS)
                                                                                      Matthew Brooks, Partner, HWL Ebsworth
                 “Aviation from an Aviation Community
                 Perspective”                                       12:30 - 12:45pm Conference close
                 John Patterson, CEO of Australian Mayoral 		                       Duncan Ferrier, President of ALAANZ
                 Aviation Council                                   2:00 - 4:00pm     Optional - Air Traffic Control Centre Tour
5:15 - 5:30pm    AGM                                                                  Melbourne Airport, Tullamarine
7:00 - 10:30pm   Conference Dinner
                 Sponsored by Aerosure Asia Pacific Pty Ltd
                 Cargo Hall - 39 South Wharf

                                  Register Online at www.etouches.com/ehome/alaanz2019
General
ALAANZ
38th Annual Conference                                                                    Information
Conference Venue                                                              Goods and Services Tax
Situated on the banks of the Yarra River in the iconic South Wharf            • For international visitors, a tax refund may be sought at the airport for
precinct, guests at Pan Pacific Melbourne can enjoy easy access to                goods beyond a certain value and which are carried with them in their
DFO Shopping Centre as well as Melbourne Convention and Exhibition                hand luggage when leaving the country
Centre; the perfect base to discover the vibrant city of Melbourne.           •   A tax refund is not available for goods or services consumed in Australia
                                                                                  and therefore the GST component of convention registration fees,
The recently refurbished Pan Pacific Melbourne introduces                         accommodation, tours etc are not claimable
a sophisticated yet fresh colour palette that represents the Pan Pacific
brand supported with an inspiration of iconic Melbourne sights. The           Accommodation Cancellation
new lobby offers an extended sense of space for additional comfort            Cancellation of accommodation rooms less than 30 days before the event
as well as various contemporary touches made to the guest rooms               may incur the full accommodation charges for all nights booked.
for an overall refreshed experience for guests. More importantly, the
magnificent Pacific Club lounge offers an exclusive environment for           Student Registration
various types of travellers with enhanced experience and comfort.             The ALAANZ 2019 Conference has developed a student registration rate
                                                                              to encourage full time students to participate and further educate themselves
All guest rooms and suites at Pan Pacific Melbourne comes with                in Aviation Law. Contact Rachel Washington, conference Secretariat at
thoughtfully appointed amenities, complemented by floor-to-ceiling            rachel@meccaconcepts.com.au for information on student registrations.
views of the Port Phillip Bay or the city skyline and Yarra River, to offer
any guests a satisfying stay. Both Yarra and Panoramic Suites feature         Dress Code
separate spaces for relaxation, topped off with impressive views,             Dress code for the Conference and Welcome function is smart Casual
a stylish bathroom and a selection of in-room entertainment options.          or Business attire. Dress code for the Conference dinner is Jacket and tie,
                                                                              or after 5 Apparel.
Conference Registration
Quoted Registration fees are in Australian dollars (AUD) and include          General Registration information
10% Goods and Services Tax (GST).                                             Every care has been taken to ensure this program is correct and the time
                                                                              of printing, however the Conference Organising committee reserves the
It is highly desirable that all delegates and accompanying persons            right to alter the program.
register by submitting an online registration together with payment
of registration fees.                                                         Included in Registration fees:
All ALAANZ Conference Registrations are done online                           Full delegates – (Early Bird, Member, Non-member)
via the conference website.                                                   • All conference Sessions
Please register online:
                                                                              • Welcome cocktail function – Wednesday night
www.etouches.com/ehome/alaanz2019                                             • Morning and afternoon teas during conference
                                                                              • Lunch Wednesday and Thursday
If you are having difficulty registering online, please contact               • Conference dinner – Thursday night
Conference Secretariat on rachel@meccaconcepts.com.au                         • Name Badge
Conference Confirmation
                                                                              • Conference program and sponsor guide
Confirmation of your registration, including accommodation
                                                                              • Access to (approved) presentation papers online - via password
                                                                                  protected access
if booked, will be sent to you electronically via the online
conference registration platform.                                             Day Delegate registration includes
                                                                              • Wednesday - lunch, afternoon tea, conference sessions on day, welcome
Registration Cancellation                                                         cocktail function, name badge, conference program and sponsor guide,
All cancellations must be notified in writing to the Conference                   access to approved presentation papers online via password protected access
Secretariat – MECCA Concepts.                                                 •   Thursday- morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, conference sessions on day,
                                                                                  name badge, conference program and sponsor guide, access to approved
A refund of the registration fee less a cancellation fee of $100 will apply
                                                                                  presentation papers online via password protected access - please note does
to cancellation received on or before Wednesday 17th April, 2019. After
                                                                                  not include conference dinner
this date no refund or cancellation will be possible, although substitute
delegates are welcome.
                                                                              •   Friday- morning tea, conference sessions on day name badge, conference
                                                                                  program and sponsor guide, access to approved presentation papers online
All refunds will be processed after the Conference.                               via password protected access - please note does not include social
                                                                                  functions
Visas
• International visitors to Australia require a visa or electronic            Accompanying Person -
  travel authority                                                            • Welcome Function – Wednesday night
• It is your responsibility to ensure documentation is correct                • Conference dinner – Thursday night
  and complete before you commence your journey
• Information on obtaining visas or electronic travel authorities
 can be found on the website www.immi.gov.au/eta/index.htm

                                           Register Online at www.etouches.com/ehome/alaanz2019
ALAANZ
38th Annual Conference                        Optional Tour

Air Traffic
Control Centre
Tour
A rare opportunity to participate
in a tour of the Tullamarine Air Traffic
Control Centre which administers southern
region airspace.
Participants will get a first-hand look
in the control centre and how air traffic
is managed as well as a visit to the ATC
tower for the control of arriving/departing
aircraft and ground movements.
Tour price $60 AUD inc GST
Tour includes:
    • ATC Centre tour
    • Boxed lunch for Friday
    • Bus transfers to Airport tour
			(and back to Pan Pacific Hotel
			- if required)
AVIATION LAW ASSOCIATION OF
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND LTD.
                                                                                  ABN 47 083 689 641
38th Annual Conference - 1st - 3rd May, 2019
REGISTRATION FORM
All ALAANZ 2019 Conference registrations are completed online via the conference registration website.
All prices are in Australian Dollars and include GST.
To register please go to: www.etouches.com/ehome/alaanz2019

REGISTRATION PRICES
SPECIAL EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (if paid before Monday, April 1st 2019)

EARLY BIRD		                                                                      $1290 AUD

MEMBER 		                                                                         $1390 AUD

NON MEMBER *		                                                                    $1490 AUD

WEDNESDAY DAY DELEGATE 		                                                         $360 AUD (includes welcome function)

THURSDAY DAY DELEGATE		                                                           $300 AUD (does not include conference dinner)

FRIDAY DAY DELEGATE		                                                             $200 AUD

ACCOMPANYING PERSON		                                                             $260 AUD

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY		                                                               $60 AUD

CORPORATE RATE FOR 3 DELEGATES FROM THE SAME PLACE REGISTERING AT SAME TIME       $1090 AUD

* NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES A ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP TO THE ASSOCIATION. A MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM WILL BE SENT
 TO YOU WITH YOUR RECEIPT. PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM AND RETURN IT TO THE ALAANZ SECRETARIAT.
Should you have difficulties registering online please contact:
Conference Secretariat - Rachel Washington on rachel@meccaconcepts.com.au if you are having difficulties booking accommodation.
REGISTRATION CANCELLATION
All cancellations must be notified in writing to the Conference Secretariat – MECCA Concepts. A refund of the registration fee less
a cancellation fee of $100 will apply to cancellation received on or before Wednesday 17th April, 2019. After this date, no refund
or cancellation will be possible, although substitute delegates are welcome. All refunds will be processed after the Conference.

ACCOMMODATION REGISTRATION - Please book your accommodation online when registering for the conference
Conference Venue: Pan Pacific Melbourne
The Conference has reserved a block of rooms at Pan Pacific Melbourne, at a reduced Group Rate. To obtain this rate please book
your accommodation through the Conference Secretariat. Accommodation is limited - book early to avoid disappointment.

              DELUXE KING FOR ONE $265 AUD PER NIGHT

              DELUXE KING INCLUDING BREAKFAST FOR ONE $292 AUD PER NIGHT

ACCOMMODATION CANCELLATION
Pan Pacific Melbourne will charge the delegate for all nights if accommodation is cancelled at less than 30 days prior to the booking.
Please contact Conference Secretariat - Rachel Washington on rachel@meccaconcepts.com.au if you are having difficulties booking
accommodation.
PLATINUM SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSORS

ENHANCED SILVER SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

SUPPORTERS

 For all Conference and Sponsorship enquiries contact:
 Mecca Concepts Pty Ltd                       Mecca Concepts Pty Ltd
 Heather McDowell                             Rachel Washington
 Mobile 0409 336 804                          Mobile 0412 996 711
 Facsimile 61 3 9560 1885                     Facsimile 61 3 9530 4286
 Email meccaconcepts@bigpond.com              Email rachel@meccaconcepts.com.au
 www.alaanz.org
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