Come to Sydney in 2009!

The Official Labour Law Sydney Congress Website is Now Online!
Click here to register your interest online.

Hello and welcome to the first communiqué of the Labour Law Sydney, 2009. Through this newsletter, we will be providing you with regular updates on Labour Law Sydney, including program details, information on speakers, workshops, lectures and panel sessions, sponsorship and exhibitions.

The International Society for Labour and Social Security Law World Congress is at the forefront of meetings dedicated to our field. The XIX World Congress will appeal to many, including: practising lawyers, government department officials, academics, educators and students, human resources and industrial relations practitioners, as well as any other interested party. We look forward to your participation in this event.

Yours sincerely,
Professor Ron McCallum AO
President, Labour Law Sydney 2009

Sit down with your partner now and plan the trip of a

lifetime - Australia is waiting for you.

September sees the beginning of Spring for us in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a wonderful time of the year when the flowers start to bloom and the cold of winter gives way to the warmth of invigorating spring days. And the warmth of the sun is reflected in the warmth of the welcome that will await you during the Congress week.
You can be assured of a sincere welcome, not only from members of the Organising Committee who are working hard to make the Congress a memorable one, but from the city itself which has a deserved reputation for friendliness, hospitality and safety.
Just to remind you of some important points:

• The Congress facilities are truly world class. Located in the heart of Sydney, the Sofitel Wentworth Sydney is central to hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions. Sydney knows what conferencing is about and how to make your stay enjoyable.
• The Program has been developed to stimulate discussion and debate on a number of topical and innovative issues from around the world under the guidance of experts.
• The Labour Law Sydney Congress Secretariat is dedicated to helping you with all your Congress questions and needs.
• Don't delay register your interest now or contact the Congress Secretariat to find out more. Further information about great tours and the social program will be available on the Congress website soon. For more information, email: info@labourlawsydney.com

The Labour Law Sydney Organising Committee looks forward to meeting you and sharing their city with you in September 2009.

Program

Labour Law Sydney aims to generate discussion on such issues as:

• Theme 1: Regulatory frameworks and law enforcement in new forms of employment
• Theme 2: Workers’ Representation and social dialogue at the workplace level
• Theme 3: Emerging patterns of social protection in light of structural changes (ageing population, changing family structures, immigration, budgetary constraints, political and ideological realignments)

Round Table and Workshop

We have already planned to have the following:

Round table - There will be a round table on work and family life.
Workshops - There will be a workshop on what is new in labour law.

Please note: The program is subject to change without notice.

Interpreting Services

The Congress Organising Committee is delighted to announce that the Congress Secretariat will be taking expressions of interest in having interpreting services made available to delegates, via the registration form.

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

Newsflash!!

Aligning your company name with Labour Law Sydney Congress 2009 will further enhance your credibility within the Labour and Social Security Law field. Whether you have a specific legal orientation or are merely keen to target your products to our delegates, the advantages of providing commercial support to Labour Law Sydney Congress 2009 are numerous. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available for your consideration and tailor-made packages will also be considered.

As sponsors will be acknowledged on selected print material plus the Congress website leading up to and during the Congress, your early commitment will result in better value for money and a higher level of exposure for your organisation.

To obtain your copy of the Sponsorship Prospectus and to discuss tailoring a Sponsorship package to your marketing needs please contact:
Megan Beddow - Sponsorship & Exhibition Sales Manager.
Phone: +61 2 9254 5000 or Email: meganb@icmsaust.com.au

Exhibition Space - On Sale NOW!

Who should exhibit at Labour Law Sydney, 2009?

• Organisations with products/services who specialise in labour or social security law
• Software companies
• Publishing companies
• Bookshops

Please note that while our sponsors will be given priority of placement within the exhibition, early commitment will ensure that your company can secure a prominent location on the exhibition floor plan. The Labour Law Sydney exhibition team will also be delighted to discuss the benefits of upgrading your exhibit to maximise your exhibition presence.

Megan Beddow, Sponsorship and Exhibition Manager,
Email: meganb@icmsaust.com.au or Phone: +61 2 9254 5000

Travelling to Australia

Sydney is a lot closer than you may think, being less than a day from anywhere in the world. Sydney receives over 470 inbound flights a week from over 30 international carriers.

Plan your trip early - Take advantage of lower rates

When booking your flights to Sydney for September 2009, remember to book your flights early and take advantage of lower rates. At the same time – take advantage of the competitive hotel room rates available for Congress delegates.

See the Accommodation details on the Congress Website (coming soon) or Telephone the Congress Secretariat on + 61 2 9254 5000 or email info@labourlawsydney.com

Find out more

For more information about Labour Law Sydney, please contact the Congress Secretariat:
Labour Law Sydney c/o – ICMS Australasia Pty Ltd
GPO Box 3270 Sydney, NSW 2001 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9254 5000
Fax: +61 2 9251 3552
Email: info@labourlawsydney.com
Website: www.labourlawsydney.com

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