Events Calendar

• EPA Victoria's Licensing Reform
  Melbourne: 16 March
  Ai Group and EPA Victoria are co-hosting an information session on 16 March to inform industry of the implications of the reform of EPA's licensing system.
   
• Due Diligence for Directors, CEOs and Managers
  Melbourne: 19 March; Merrylands: 24 March; Acacia Ridge, QLD: 30 March; Brendale, QLD: 31 March
  Ai Group has developed a breakfast seminar to increase the awareness of these due diligence provisions. Join us for this information session to discuss case studies, improve system effectiveness and introduce strategies to reduce the risk to your business. 
   
• Outlook for environmental regulation in Victoria
  Melbourne: 19 March
  Invitation to Breakfast with John Merritt - new EPA Chief Executive
   
• WorkCover in Victoria?
  Melbourne: 24 March
  Legislation is currently before the Victorian Parliament which will make changes to a range of provisions in the Accident Compensation Act. The legislation will also significantly increase the penalties associated with non-compliance with the Act. To ensure employers are prepared for these changes, Ai Group has organised an informative breakfast seminar with speakers from Ai Group and the Victorian WorkCover Authority.
   
• 10th Annual Economic Forum - Managing the Recovery
  Melbourne: 24 March; Sydney: 25 March; Brisbane: 26 March
  The Australian Industry Group is holding its 10th annual economic forum. Join us to hear from our exciting line up of speakers giving their views on the outlook for the economy for the year ahead. 
   
• Contractor Risk Management
  Melbourne: 31 March
  Ai Group has developed a breakfast seminar to increase the awareness of obligations in relation to managing the health and safety of contractors. 
     
• Energy contract negotiation seminar 
  Melbourne: 13 April; Albury: 15 April; Ballarat: 22 April; Sydney: 5 May; Brisbane: 6 May; Adelaide: 11 May
  This seminar will assist companies with their energy contract negotiations, including strategies for the negotiation, information on the current electricity market including prices and trends and tips on how to reduce energy costs.
   
• Innovation: Where to next for your company? FREE breakfast forum
  Brisbane: 13 April; Sydney: 14 April; Melbourne: 20 April; Adelaide: 21 April
  Innovating is a key strategy in combating global challenges. Developing new products, services and more efficient processes is vital to remain competitive and grow. Come, hear and discuss with our expert panel how you can better build innovation into your business.
   
• Enterprise Bargaining 2010
  Melbourne: 14 April; Sydney: 15 April
  The introduction of the Fair Work legislation from July 2009 brought with it a new collective enterprise bargaining system. To assist members, Ai Group is scheduling half day seminars to prepare for agreement making in 2010 and beyond.
   
• Ai Group Queensland Gala Dinner
  Brisbane: 15 April
  You are invited to join the Premier of Queensland and industry and government leaders in celebrating the achievements of the Queensland economy at Ai Group's prestigious Gala Dinner on 15 April 2010.
   
• Fair Work Essentials for HR/Payroll - Training Programs 
  Melbourne: 16 April; Adelaide: May 20
  This course will give payroll and Human Resources staff the knowledge and skills to enable compliance with the requirements under the Fair Work Act, including the National Employment Standards, which came into operation on 1 January 2010. The course will also briefly deal with transitional provisions. 
   
• National Sustainability Forum
  Melbourne: 29 April
  This forum will showcase how industry is responding to the challenges of climate change and taking advantages of the opportunities. Hear how some of Australia’s leading companies are positioning for a low carbon economy.
   
• National Construction Conference - Turning the Corner 2010
  13 May 2010
  The Australian construction industry faces a number of challenges over the next twelve months - a post-GFC market that is buoyant in some sectors and flat in others, a new legislative environment governing workplace relations, a move to national OHS legislation, changing procurement guidelines, and emerging skills shortages driven by the resources sector. Ai Group’s Turning the Corner national construction conference will examine these and other contemporary issues impacting on construction industry employers. The conference will provide perspectives from practitioners and industry participants supported by interactive panel discussions involving industry leaders, representatives of Government and Unions.
  For further information or to receive a registration form please email Fiona Green or call on 03 9867 0276.

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