CPAAI ASIA PACIFIC
2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
PERTH, AUSTRALIA
Hosted by
ACCRU PAGE KIRK & JENNINGS
14th – 17th April 2013
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A message from the host firm
Dear Attendees,
Thank you for attending the 2013 CPAAI Asia Pacific Conference in Perth,
Australia.
We have an exciting program planned for the 39 delegates and 16 accompanying
people who will be joining us.
In this pack, you’ll find some useful information for the conference covering
transport, maps, the hotel complex map, sessions and social activities.
If you have any queries or need assistance on your arrival to Perth, please contact
the following people.
Kim Lawler
Front Row Events
0418 249 411
Chelsea Spindler Front Row Events
0414 994 834
Kirsty Hayden
Accru Page Kirk & Jennings 0447 446 914
I look forward to welcoming you to Perth.
Yours sincerely,
Martin Rush
Managing Partner
Accru Page Kirk & Jennings
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Delegate
Guest
Company
City
Country
Martin Rush
Perryn Warton
Accru Page Kirk & Jennings
Perth
Australia
Graeme Jennings
Marita Jennings
Accru Page Kirk & Jennings
Perth
Australia
Bruce Byrnes
Accru Page Kirk & Jennings
Perth
Australia
Paul Griffiths
Accru Page Kirk & Jennings
Perth
Australia
Jenny Xie
Accru Page Kirk & Jennings
Perth
Australia
Richard Addison
Accru Melbourne
Melbourne
Australia
Peter Brindley
Accru Melbourne
Melbourne
Australia
Accru Melbourne
Melbourne
Australia
Aris Imbardelli
Accru Executive CEO
Melbourne
Australia
Melissa McCrystal
Accru Rawsons
Brisbane
Australia
Accru Rawsons
Brisbane
Australia
Craig Pashen
Accru Rawsons
Brisbane
Australia
James Orchard
Accru Harris Orchard
Adelaide
Australia
Luke Bollmeyer
Accru Harris Orchard
Adelaide
Australia
Michael Burnett
Accru Hobart
Hobart
Australia
Timothy Lane
Accru Hobart
Hobart
Australia
Rebecca Zizzo
Accru Felsers
Sydney
Australia
Accru Felsers
Sydney
Australia
Brett Cox
Accru Felsers
Sydney
Australia
Greg Newbury
Accru Felsers
Sydney
Australia
Andrew Clinch
Accru Felsers
Sydney
Australia
Accru Smith Chilcott Ltd
Auckland
New
Greg Winnett
Jeff Rake
Glenda Nixon
Neneh Rossi
Steph Rake
Kevin Nixon
Levonne
Jason Bridger
Underwood
Shayna Bridger
Zealand
Tahlia Bridger
Michael Gregory
Accru Smith Chilcott Ltd
Auckland
New
Zealand
Steven Khoo
Priscilla Khoo
Accru Smith Chilcott Ltd
Auckland
New
Zealand
Thomas Aquino
Eva Tengku
Drs. Thomas, Blasius,
Jakarta
Indonesia
Tody
Simin
Widartoyo & Rekan CPAs
Stan Hu
Irene Su
Yangtze CPAs & Co.
Taichung
Taiwan
Ching-Hsiang
Ya-Li Lo
Yangtze CPAs & Co.
Taichung
Taiwan
Asia (Group) Accounting
Shenzhen
China
Zhejiang Zhicheng CPAs
Hangzhou
China
Zhejiang Zhicheng CPAs
Hangzhou
China
Shanghai Acumen CPA Co.
Shanghai
China
Nanjing
China
Nanjing
China
Seoul
South
Wang
Han Jun Zhou
Firm
Huajie Chen
Weizhu Yi
Yuxin Zha
Wenjin Gong
Lei Yu
Xiaoqi Yu
Ltd
Yanhui Hua
Jiangsu TianHonghuaxin
CPAs Ltd.
Jingliang Dong
Jiangsu TianHonghuaxin
CPAs5Ltd.
Sangwon Oh
Shinwon Accounting
Corporation
Moon Kyu Kim
Shinwon Accounting
Korea
Seoul
Corporation
South
Korea
Virrsing Ramdeny
De Chazal & Associates
Port Louis
Mauritius
Edgardo Leonardo
Leonardo Vicente and
Makati
Philippines
Associates, CPAs
City
CPAAI Executive President
New Jersey
U.S.A.
Mei Yuan Chang
CPAAI Asia Pacific
Taichung
Taiwan
Lin
Executive Office
James Flynn
Hannah Chang
Attendees
Conference Information
Arrival: Make your way to Crown Metropol Perth from the domestic or international
airports via taxi. A taxi trip from the airport terminals to Crown Perth will take
approximately 15 minutes and will cost approximately AUD$25.00. Upon arrival
please make your way to reception where you may check in.
Room check in is from 3pm. Earlier check in times will be subject to availability.
Conference Location: The conference will be held in The Studio in The Crown
Convention Centre. Make your way towards the Convention centre which is located
adjacent to Crown Metropol. Head towards the Crown Theatre and take the lift to
level 1. Follow the signs to The Studio.
Conference material will be delivered to your room during the cocktail function at
Bistro Guillaume’s on Sunday at 6pm. Should you require a replacement copy,
please contact Kirsty Hayden on 0447 446 914.
Dress for the conference is smart casual – trousers and shirts for gentlemen and
skirt/dress/pants for ladies. Suit jackets and ties are not required during the
conference. Dress for the evening functions and dinners is smart casual (including
jeans). Dress for the optional excursions is casual and some require walking shoes.
Please see details following for more information.
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Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided as per the agenda. Please
note that there is no tea and coffee provided prior to the first session, however please
feel free to bring a coffee in from one of the many vendors throughout Crown.
Interpreter services for Chinese delegates will be available for all sessions with the
exception of the Accru session on Monday the 15th of April from 8.30am – 12.00pm.
All delegates are welcome to attend this morning session.
Conference program is on page 9. Please find speaker biographies on pages 18 - 20.
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Conference Venue
Crown Metropol Perth
Great Eastern Hwy
Burswood, W.A. 6100
+61 8 9362 7777
www.crownperth.com.au
Crown Perth is a fully-integrated entertainment precinct that is renowned for its
world-class
facilities,
entertainment,
premium
restaurants
and
luxury
accommodation.
Its home on the eastern banks of the Swan River is only minutes from the Perth CBD
and both domestic and international airports. Crown Perth features:
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405-room luxury Crown Metropol Perth
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An award-winning range of restaurants and bars
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A 24-hour Casino
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A nightclub
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A convention centre and meeting rooms
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A host of recreational facilities, including a resort-style pool, retail outlets
and riverside cycling trails
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A world class spa – Isika: http://www.crownperth.com.au/hotels-spa/isikaperth/spa
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Hotel Facilities
Restaurants and Bars
There is a wide variety of restaurants and bars throughout Crown Perth. Breakfast is
not included in your conference package, however several cafe’s and restaurants are
available for breakfast as detailed below. Please refer to your in room material for
information on the full range of dining and bar options. You can also view the
Crown Perth website at www.crownperth.com.au/restaurants/all and
www.crownperth.com.au/bars/all for all bars and restaurants.
Atrium
Located in the lobby of Crown Perth, the Atrium Buffet is Perth’s finest buffet
dining venue. Offering a delicious selection of dishes, Atrium offers an extensive
breakfast buffet to kick start your day. From 6.30am The Atrium serves both
traditional and International breakfast dishes, and is the quintessential buffet
dining experience.
Full Buffet from 6.30am
Adults $37.90
Children $18.95
Continental
Adults $30.00
Children $15.00
(Prices quoted are Monday – Saturday)
Market & Co.
Located with Crown Promenade, relax in the contemporary dining room or outdoors
in the alfresco terrace. Breakfast is served from 6.30am, with all day bar/cafe open
from 11am – 11pm. Buffet Breakfast is $31.90, Continental is $22.90.
Junction Grill (Ages 18+)
Open from 6am, Junction Grill is a great value restaurant amongst all the action
and excitement of the Casino. Breakfast prices are from $12.
The Lobby Lounge
Serving take away coffee and a selection of muffins, The Lobby Lounge is the place to
grab your morning coffee.
Cotta
Open from 7am, Cotta serves coffee, home style cakes, baked goods and light snacks.
Take away coffees are $5 and toasted sandwiches start at $9.
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Snax (Ages 18+)
Open 24 hours, located amid the exciting atmosphere of the Casino, Snax offers an
affordable range of hot and cold food options, you can choose what you would like
with a self service system.
Hotel Facilities
The Food Court
Recently re-opened, The Food Court has a great range of food for the value conscious!
McDonalds open 24 hours
Subway
11am – 11pm
Hot Wok
11.30am – 9pm
Spa
Crown’s luxurious spa, salon and fitness offering Isika, offers a world-class selection
of tailored massage therapies, facials, body treatments and hair services. Isika also
features a unique pampering for men and women. Open from 8am – 8pm.
Information is available in your guest room, or to choose your treatment in advance
refer to http://www.crownperth.com.au/hotels-spa/isika-perth/spa.
Fitness Centre
Achieve physical wellbeing in the state of the art fitness centre. The fully equipped
gymnasium offers high tech cardiovascular machines, boxing facilities, free weights
and weight stations for a total body workout. Open 6am – 9pm daily.
Walking/Jogging Paths
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Crown Metropol is adjacent to the Swan River where there are walking trails within
easy access. Please see the concierge for a map of the local walking trails.
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Delegates Program
Sunday 14th April
3.00pm
Guest Arrival
Crown Metropol Perth
6.00--8.00pm
Welcome Cocktail Function
Bistro Guillaume, Crown
Metropol
Monday 15th April
8:30am
Accru CEO Address *
Aris Imbardelli
9:00am
Accru Interfirm Comparisons *
10.15am
Morning Tea
10.45am
Interfirm Comparisons & Accru AGM
*
12:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm
Welcome to Country
Colleen Hayward, Pro Vice
Leadership and our role as leaders in
Chancellor, Edith Cowan
society
University
2.15pm
Afternoon Tea
2:30pm
Discussion on the Economy in the
Justin Fabo, Head of Australian
Asia-Pacific Region
Economics, ANZ Bank
3.45pm
Session concludes
4.30pm
Bus Departs Crown Metropol Lobby
5.00pm
River Cruise
Departs Barrack Street, Perth
6.30pm
Dinner
Mosmans Restaurant, Mosman
Park
9.30pm
Bus Departs Mosmans for return to
Crown Metropol
Tuesday 16th April
8:15am
Engaging and Retaining Staff – the
Sandy Bennetts, Key Performance
true cost to your Firm
Consulting
10:00am
Morning Tea
10:15am
Engaging and Retaining Staff – the
Sandy Bennetts, Key Performance
true cost to your Firm (continued)
Consulting
11.45am
Lunch
Golfers collect packed lunch
12.00pm
Cars Depart Crown Perth for Golf
**Optional Excursion
1.00pm
Bus Departs Crown Perth for Perth
**Optional Excursion
Urban Walking Tour
7.15pm
Bus Departs for Dinner
The Old Brewery Grill, Perth
10.15pm
Bus Departs The Old Brewery for
Return to Crown Metropol
Wednesday 17th April
8:30am
Cloud Computing
Gary Duffield & Accru Harris
Orchard
10:00am
Morning Tea
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10:30am
The Cash Flow Conundrum – What
Tim Mazzarol, University of W.A.
can be done to assist small business
owners to better manage their cash
flow?
12:00pm
Lunch
12.30pm
Transfer Pricing Presentation
2.00pm
Afternoon Tea
2:15pm
CPAAI Asia Pacific Region AGM
Stan Hu
CPAAI Update
Glenda Nixon & James Flynn
Next Location Presentation –
Virrsing Ramdeny
Nicholas Wong, Thomson Reuters
Mauritius
New members
3:30pm
Conference conclusion
4.00pm
Bus departs from Crown Metropol
Kings Park Scenic Walk
Lobby
5.30pm
Pre-dinner drinks
Frasers Restaurant, Kings Park
6.00pm
Dinner
Frasers Restaurant, Kings Park
9.30pm
Bus Departs Frasers for return to
Crown Metropol
*These sessions are primarily focused on the Accru Group, however all delegates are welcome to attend.
** Additional costs, booked as per registration
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Accompanying Persons Program
Sunday 14th April
3.00pm -
Guest Arrival
Crown Metropol, Perth
6.00pm –
Welcome Cocktail Function
Bistro Guillaume, Crown
8.00pm
Metropol
Monday 15th April
9:00am
Cars Depart for Swan Valley Tour
*Optional Excursion
from Crown Metropol Lobby
Includes
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Caversham Wildlife Park
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Lunch at Sandalford
Winery
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Margaret River Chocolate
Factory
3.00pm
Bus Returns to Crown
4.30pm
Bus Departs Crown Metropol
Lobby
5.00pm
River Cruise
Departs Barrack Street, Perth
6.30pm
Dinner
Mosmans Restaurant,
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Mosman Park
9.30pm
Bus Departs Mosmans for return to
Crown Metropol
Tuesday 16th April
9:00am
Free Time
12.00pm
Cars Depart Crown Metropol
*Optional Excursion
Lobby for Golf
1.00pm
Bus Departs Crown Metropol
*Optional Excursion
Lobby for Perth Urban Adventure
Tour
3.30pm
Bus Departs from Perth for
return to Crown Metropol
7.15pm
Bus Departs for Dinner
The Old Brewery Grill,
Perth
10.15pm
Bus Departs The Old Brewery for
return to Crown Metropol
Wednesday 17th April
9:30am
Cars Depart for Fremantle Urban
*Optional Excursion
Adventure Tour from Lobby
Includes Fremantle Walking Tour
and Lunch at Little Creatures
3.00pm
Return to Crown Metropol
4.00pm
Bus departs from Crown Metropol
Kings Park Scenic Walk
Lobby
5.30pm
Pre-dinner drinks
Frasers Restaurant, Kings
Park
6.00pm
Dinner
Frasers Restaurant, Kings
Park
9.30pm
Bus Departs Frasers for return to
Crown Metropol
* Additional costs, booked as per registration
Sunday 14th April
Arrival
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Make your way to Crown Metropol Perth from the domestic or international airports
via taxi. A taxi trip from the airport terminals to Crown Perth will take
approximately 15 minutes and will cost approximately AUD$25.00. Upon arrival
please make your way to reception where you may check in.
Room check in is in from 3pm. Earlier check in times will be subject to availability.
Welcome Cocktail Function – Delegates and Accompanying Persons
Bistro Guillaume
Located off the Lobby - Crown Metropol Perth
6.00pm – 8.00pm
All are invited to join us for a welcome cocktail function in the world-class Bistro
Guillaume. Inspired by the most popular neighbourhood bistros of Paris, share in
the tastes of Paris while overlooking the stunning resort and city of Perth.
Dress: Smart Casual (Men: Trousers, Collared Shirt, Ladies: Skirt/Dress/Pants)
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Monday 15th April
Day Tour: Accompanying Persons Tour – Swan Valley
Tour
Departure 9.00am from Crown Metropol Lobby
Dress: Casual with comfortable walking shoes
Experience a visit to Caversham Wildlife Park featuring over 200 species of animals
including close up interaction with kangaroos, koalas and wombats. We will then
visit Sandalford Winery for a two course lunch in the beautiful dining room
overlooking the vineyards. We will complete our tour with a visit to the award
winning Margaret River Chocolate factory.
Evening: River Cruise and Mosmans (Delegates and
Accompanying Persons)
Departure 4.45pm from Crown Metropol Lobby
Dress: Smart Casual
Meet in the lobby at 4.30pm to board the coach to Perth City. From there we will
transfer to boat where we will enjoy a drink while cruising down the Swan River.
Keep your eyes on the water for pelicans, swans and dolphins while we make our
way from Perth city down towards Fremantle harbour. We will disembark for dinner
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at the award winning Mosmans restaurant where you will enjoy a delicious three
course meal overlooking Mosman Bay.
Tuesday 16th April
Day Tours - Optional Excursions
1. Golf
Departure 12.00pm from Crown Metropol Lobby
Dress: Collared Shirt, Trousers, Golf Shoes, Dress Shorts (with white socks). Jeans,
tracksuit pants, cargo shorts or board shorts are not permitted. (Please refer to the website
for full dress standard: www.vines.com.au/Golf/Dress-Standards.aspx)
Enjoy 18 holes at one of Australia’s best golf resorts – The Vines. Surrounded by
native bush with abundant wildlife, lush manicured gardens and the magnificent
Swan Valley wine region.
2. Perth Urban Walking Tour
Departure 1.00pm from Crown Metropol Lobby
Dress: Casual with comfortable walking shoes
Enjoy a two hour guided walk through the heart of Perth. Along the way you’ll get
stories about the history, heritage, culture and architecture of the city. Discover the
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evolving small bar scene and little known out of the way places. Let our passionate
guides show you why Perth “is the way it is”.
Evening: The Old Brewery Grill (Delegates and Accompanying
Persons)
Departure 7.15pm from Crown Metropol Lobby
Dress: Smart Casual
Meet in the lobby at 7.15pm to board the coach to take us to our dinner destination.
Only 15 minutes drive, The Old Brewery Grill is a relaxed and contemporary
dining experience. The Old Brewery Grill provides a stunning riverside venue with
views across the Swan Rive to Perth city. Winning the “Best Steakhouse” category two
years running, The Old Brewery Grill is one of Perth’s premier dining
establishments.
Wednesday 17th April
Day Tour: Accompanying Person Tour – Fremantle
Departure 9.30am from Crown Metropol Lobby
Dress: Casual with comfortable walking shoes
Starting at the Fremantle Town Hall, this tour takes a non-traditional route
through Freo discovering the factual, irreverent and anecdotal on the way to the
vibrant cappuccino strip and the “Roundhouse”. We will finish at Little Creatures
Brewery for a “tour and tasting” and light lunch.
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Evening: Delegates and Accompanying Persons
Departure 4.00pm from Crown Metropol Lobby
Dress: Smart Casual, Shoes suitable for walking on grass and paved paths.
Kings Park Scenic Walk
Enjoy spectacular views of the city skyline and Kings Park with a scenic walk on
the Lotterywest Federation Walkway. This 620 metre walkway extends thought the
Botanic Garden along a combination of on-ground pathways and a spectacular
elevated 52 m glass and steel arched bridge suspended amongst a canopy of tall
eucalypts.
Frasers Restaurant
Enjoy a pre-dinner drink overlooking Kings Park and the Perth skyline, followed by
a delicious three course meal in a private dining room. Return to Crown Metropol by
coach.
Perth Visitor Information
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Weather and Climate
Perth has a Mediterranean climate which means that for most of the year the
weather is fine and sunny, and even during the short mild winter the sun is often
shining. It is because of these endless summers that many Perth activities revolve
around the outdoors.
Autumn begins in March and finishes at the end of May, although autumn in Perth
is not typical of autumns most people would be familiar with. Autumn in Perth is
like an extension of summer, or perhaps a second spring. With warm sunny days
and cooler nights, there is still plenty of sunshine left before the onset of winter.
Although the weather is still mostly fine, there may be an occasional shower or
humidity.
Average Autumn Temperatures
March: Daytime 27-30C / 80-
Overnight Minimum 15-18C /
96F
59-95F
April: Daytime 24-27C / 75-
Overnight Minimum 12-15C /
80F
54-59F
May: Daytime 21-24C / 69-
Overnight Minimum 9-12C / 48-
75F
54F
Transportation
Perth airport is a modern facility approximately fifteen minutes from Crown
Perth. The international and domestic terminals are easily accessible by car and
taxi.
Taxis
Taxis are available from both the domestic and international terminals. A taxi
trip from the airport terminals to Crown Perth will take approximately 15
minutes. The journey will cost approximately AUD$25.00
All taxis are meter operated by time and distance, and operate twenty four hours a
day. Taxis indicate they are vacant by illuminating their sign on the roof. At both
airport terminals available taxis will wait at the taxi rank.
Swan Taxis: Tel 13 1330 (within Australia)
Black & White Taxis: Tel 13 1008 (within Australia)
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Perth Visitor Information
Time Zone
Perth time zone is UTC/GMT + 8 hours which is known as Western Standard Time.
Western Australia does not observe daylight savings.
Electricity
The domestic mains power supply in Australia is 240V AC, 50Hz. Standard 3-pin
earthed power outlets are rated at 10Amps and are usually switched. The 3-flat-pin
plug is used throughout Australia.
The following diagram shows the Australian plug wiring configuration.
Australian Currency
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Australian currency uses the decimal currency system.
Notes come in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100.
Coin denominations are 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50 cent, as well as $1 and $2.
Prices under 5 cents are rounded up or down to the nearest 5 cent.
Tipping in Australia
Tipping is generally not expected within Australia, however leaving a small amount
is appreciated should you feel you have received exceptional service.
Perth Visitor Information
Banking
Banks are open from 9.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Thursday, and 9.30am to 5.00pm
on
Fridays.
Automatic Teller Machines are plentiful and readily available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.
Credit Cards
Credit cards are widely accepted throughout Australia.
Money Exchange
Money can be exchanged to Australian dollars at many locations at the airport, at
Crown Metropol Perth and throughout the Perth CBD.
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Conference Speakers
Professor Colleen Hayward AM, Edith Cowan University
Professor Colleen Hayward joined Edith Cowan University (ECU)
in early 2009 as Head of Kurongkurl Katitjin, ECU’s Centre for
Indigenous Education and Research. She is now also Pro-ViceChancellor (Equity and Indigenous). Prior to joining ECU, Colleen
was Manager of the Kulunga Research Network at the Telethon
Institute for Child Health Research.
DipTch MLTC,
BEdMurdoch, BAppSc
(Aboriginal Community
Management and
Development) Curtin,
PGradCert
(CrossSectorPartnerships)
Cambridge
Professor Hayward is a senior Noongar woman with extensive
family links throughout the south-west of Western Australia (WA).
She has been recognised for her long-standing work for and on
behalf of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across
Australia. Her many awards include:
- Finalist in the 2008 national Deadlys Awards for Outstanding
Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.
- 2008 National NAIDOC Aboriginal Person of the Year Award.
- Recipient (2006) of the Premier of WA’s prestigious
Multicultural Ambassador’s Award for advancing human rights
and anti-racism in the community,
- Inductee to the WA Women’s Hall of Fame and the WA
Department of Education’s Hall of Fame for Achievement in
Aboriginal Education
In June 2012 Colleen was appointed a Member of the Order of
Australia for service to tertiary education for the advancement of
the rights of Indigenous people.
Justin Fabo, Head of Australian Economics at ANZ Bank
Justin Fabo is Head of Australian Economics, Corporate and
Commercial within ANZ's Australian Economics team. Justin
specialises in macroeconomic forecasting and research, providing
key strategic commentary on the Australian economy, including
on the corporate segment operating across the economy.
Prior to joining ANZ, Justin worked as a Senior Economist at the
Reserve Bank of Australia for more than 10 years. During his
time with the Reserve Bank, Justin worked in nearly all policy
departments and thus developed a broad understanding of the key
drivers of the global and Australian economies and financial
markets. Justin also worked as an Economist in the Federal
Treasury.
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Conference Speakers
Sandy Bennetts, Principal, KEY Performance Consulting
KEY specialises in organisational change and development.
Sandy’s goal is to improve organisational performance by focusing
on the human side of business. KEY works alongside leaders at all
levels; facilitating improved effectiveness at individual, team and
organisational levels. Sandy is a qualified Master Coach and
regularly shares her coaching approach and techniques with
other practitioners.
At an organisational level, she works with
leaders to establish their vision and values, craft people strategies,
design organisational structures, embed people systems, create and
deliver leadership and cultural programmes and measure the
affect of culture and engagement levels on organisational
performance.
Gary Duffield, Cloud IT Consultant
Gary believes that organisations are not unlocking all the value
from their investment in technology and that learning provides
the key. He sees “Cloud” as being a fundamental change in the
way IT (and training) is delivered and consumed. It has the
potential to impact every organisation and change the way we
learn and use technology. Combining both a commercial and
technical background allows Gary to take a pragmatic approach
to helping customers succeed. Gary has been working with major
clients on Cloud for some time, including Microsoft Enterprise
global partners BT, Nortel, Fujitsu and Logica.
Tim Mazzarol, Winthrop Professor, Entrepreneurship, Innovation,
Marketing and Strategy at The University of Western Australia
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Tim Mazzarol is a Professor within the UWA Business School
where is specialises in marketing, strategy, entrepreneurship and
innovation. Tim was the founding Director for the Centre for
Entrepreneurial Management and Innovation (CEMI) at UWA
from its inception in 2002. Over the past 15 years he has been
actively engaged in consulting to a wide range of organizations
from fast growing small firms to large corporations and
government agencies. Tim has undertaken over 100 projects in
the areas of market research and economic or community studies
for government and industry clients. He has published several
books or book chapters and numerous academic papers in
international journals in the fields of marketing, small
business, entrepreneurship, innovation and strategy.
Conference Speakers
Nicholas Wong, Transfer Pricing Manager, Thomson Reuters Asia
Pacific
Nicholas Wong is the Asia Pacific Transfer Pricing Manager for
Thomson Reuters and the product specialist attached to Thomson
Reuters’ ONESOURCE Transfer Pricing software. With over 11
years of experience in transfer pricing matters, he began his
transfer pricing career at Deloitte before moving to Grant
Thornton, where he was the National Benchmarking Manager for
the firm. His experience lies across a wide range of transfer
pricing issues and transactions, and additionally across numerous
industries including; manufacturing, automotive and finance.
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Perth Visitor Information
DISCOVER PERTH
Known as Australia’s sunniest capital city, Perth enjoys 3,000 hours of sunshine a
year making it the perfect destination to enjoy the country’s outdoor lifestyle. Multilingual staff are available 24/7 at Crown Metropol and are able to arrange
comfortable transport to any desired destination. For further information, refer to the
Western Australian Toursim Website at
http://www.westernaustralia.com/au/Pages/Welcome_to_Western_Australia.aspx
Kings Park
Covering approximately 400
hectares, WA's most visited tourist
attraction is only 15 minutes from
Crown Perth and covers roughly 400
hectares and offers spectacular views
over Perth. Ask at the Concierge Desk
for information about the tourist
tram that runs between Crown Perth
and Kings Park.
Fremantle
Only 25 minutes drive from Crown
Perth, Fremantle is a multicultural city
boasting famous heritage buildings,
fascinating history, stylish shopping, art
galleries and markets. Outdoor dining,
meandering the streets or enjoying a
glass of wine by sunset are just some of
the locals’ favourite pastimes.
Rottnest Island
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Just a short ferry ride from Perth,
Rottnest Island features some of the
world’s finest beaches and bays, as
well as unique flora and fauna. Hire
a bike, take a bus or book into a
guided walking tour and explore the
island’s rich colonial history and
secluded beaches.
Perth Visitor Information
Swan Valley
Located just 20 minutes east of Crown
Perth, the Swan Valley is one of
Western Australia's best-known wine
regions. Home to many award-winning
wineries, breweries and food producers
you can spend the day sampling
delicacies or embrace the outdoors
admiring the wild-life and historic
walking trails. Local galleries also offer
an abundance of artwork ready to
purchase including indigenous art,
pottery, painting and jewellery.
Cottesloe
Perth is home to some of the most
pristine beaches in Australia with
Cottesloe being one of the city’s
favourites. Swim, play beach sports, fish
or just relax in the sun at this premier
beach location.
Sorrento Quay Boardwalk
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Located only 20 minutes north of
Perth City, Sorrento Quay Boardwalk
offers family friendly fun in a
divine ocean side setting. Open every
day of the year, you'll find a mouthwatering selection of restaurants and
cafes, a tavern, specialty stores and a
safe, well-protected swimming beach.
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