Terms & Conditions of Registration
1. Payment & Confirmation
Full payment or an approved government Purchase Order must be received prior to the event date to guarantee entry.
All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD) and are exclusive of GST unless otherwise stated.
2. Delegate Cancellations & Refunds
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to the Event Secretariat:
More than 30 days prior to the event: Full refund, minus a $165 (inc. GST) administrative processing fee.
15 to 30 days prior to the event: 50% refund.
14 days or fewer prior to the event: Non-refundable due to venue and catering guarantees.
3. Delegate Substitutions
If a registered delegate cannot attend, a substitute from the same organisation may attend at no additional charge.
Written notice of substitution (including full name, title, and contact details of the replacement) must be provided at least 48 hours prior to the event.
4. Event Alterations, Postponement & Cancellation
Program Changes: The organisers reserve the right to alter the program, session timings, or keynote speaker lineup without prior notice.
Postponement or Format Change: If the summit is postponed or converted to a hybrid/digital format due to unforeseen circumstances, registrations will automatically transfer to the rescheduled dates or format.
Organiser Cancellation: If the event is fully cancelled by the organizers, delegates will receive a full refund of registration fees paid. The organisers are not liable for any associated travel, accommodation, or third-party expenses incurred by delegates.
5. Venue Rules & Security
Attendees must comply with all Commonwealth Club venue rules, including published dress standards (Business Attire or Military Service Uniform).
The organisers and venue management reserve the right to refuse entry or remove any participant engaging in disruptive, inappropriate, or unlawful behaviour without a refund.
6. Photography, Media & Intellectual Property
Photography & Recording: By attending, delegates consent to being photographed or recorded for legitimate event marketing, reporting, and promotional purposes.
Presentation Materials: Presentation content and delegate satchel materials remain the intellectual property of the respective speakers and organisers.
7. Privacy & Data Handling
Personal details collected during registration are managed in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
Name, title, and organisation details may be included in the official attendee list shared with event sponsors and steering committee members, unless the delegate explicitly opts out in writing.