Taxi Council of Queensland 45th Annual State Conference 2009

Registrations Closing Date 31st August 2009

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This year’s conference will be held on the Fraser Coast at Peppers Pier Resort. Positioned opposite the famous pier on Urangan Beach, Peppers Pier Resort provides a unique vantage point from which to enjoy all the natural wonders of Hervey Bay. The resort boasts a range of leisure facilities onsite for your enjoyment including Spa Botanica for luxurious spa treatments, two centrally located lagoon pools and a health club. Relaxed and casual dining will be a pleasure onsite at The Bayswater Bar & Bistro where magnificent views over the beach and historic Urangan Pier take centre stage. Alternatively, The Salt Cafe is another fantastic dining option offering a happy balance of staple favourites and contemporary fare created with finesse

The 2009 Conference is shaping up to be one of our most informative with some excellent presenters and topics on the program. Presentations will feature innovations in technology, thinking and practices – providing practical solutions and insights for attendees to take away and apply in their own businesses. The business program will also include panel sessions to give attendees a chance to question the "experts" and contribute to the discussions.

Complementing the business program will be some great opportunities to relax in the company of peers and friends. The social program will showcase the Hervey Bay and Maryborough region and provide delegates and partners plenty of time to network, renew old acquaintances, and make some new friendships.

Register now to attend the Taxi Council's 45th Annual State Conference from September 7-10 at Hervey Bay. With the business and social programs jam packed with interest, fun and excitement it’s too good an opportunity to miss.

Business Program

Monday 7 September 2009 - Business Program
12:00PM - 2:00PM Conference Registration
2:00PM - 4:00PM Opening Business Session
  • How many Taxi Licences is the right number - DTMR's Taxi Licence Model Review
  • The New Guide Dogs legislation - its got teeth
  • CTP for Taxis - why does it cost so much
4:00PM - 6:30PM Welcome Cocktail Function

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Tuesday 8 September 2009 - Business Program
8:30AM - 9:00AM Conference Registration
9:00AM - 10:30AM Combined Business & Partner Session
  • Keynote Address by Wazza Bray, Managing Director, LMG digitalMedia
11:00AM - 12:30PM Business Session
  • New Qld Drivers Licence Project
  • DTMR’s Strategic Plan for the Queensland Taxi Industry
  • Panel Session: DTMR's Policies - your questions answered
2:00PM - 4:00PM Business Session
  • Stamp duty & the trading of taxi licences
  • Getting your by-laws right
  • Panel Session: Stamp Duty & the Law
  • The LNP’s view of the Qld Taxi Industry
4:00PM - 5:00PM Happy Hour

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Thursday 10 September 2009 - Business Program
9:00AM - 10:30AM Closed Industry Session
  • Annual General Meeting
11:00AM - 12:30PM Business Session
  • National Training Competencies for Taxi Drivers
  • Improving Taxi Care / Taxi Plus - what's needed
  • Panel Session: The future for training taxi drivers
2:00PM - 4:00PM Business Session
  • Transporting veterans - what roles are there for taxis
  • Transporting HACC clients – getting a piece of the action
  • Panel Session: Winning business with Government
  • The State Government’s view of the Qld Taxi Industry
7:00PM - 11:00PM Industry Awards & Conference Finale Dinner Function

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Partners Program

Creating oppportunities to relax and enjoy the moment while making new friends and renewing old acquaintances.
Monday 7 September 2009 - Partners Program
Welcome Cocktail Function: 4.00pm - 6.30pm

Tuesday 8 September 2009 - Partners Program
Business & Partners Session: 9.00am - 3.00pm
  • Keynote Address by Wazza Bray, Managing Director, LMG digitalMedia

Coastline Tour: 11.00am - 3.00pm

  • Cruising down the Mary River
  • Lunch served aboard “The Mary”

Happy Hour: 4.00pm - 5.00pm

Conference Dinner Function: 7.00pm - 11.00pm


Wednesday 9 September 2009 - Business & Partners Program

Combined Business Delegates & Partners Outing: 8.30am - 3.00pm

  • A day out whale watching while cruising on the Bay

Thursday 10 September 2009 - Partners Program
Closed Session: 9.00am - 10.30am
  • TCQ Annual General Meeting

Partners Outing: 11.00am - 3.00pm

  • Visit to the Maryborough Heritage City Market (includes lunch)

Industry Awards & Conference Finale Dinner Function: 7.00pm - 11.00pm

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Accommodation

Peppers Pier Resort (Conference Venue)
Located opposite the famous pier on Urangan Beach, Peppers Pier Resort provides a unique vantage point from which to enjoy all the natural wonders of Hervey Bay. Just as the Fraser Coast has been shaped by nature, Peppers Pier Resort takes its design cues from the form of ocean waves. The 129 self-contained one, two and three bedroom suites with private balconies offer uninterrupted views of the Great Sandy Strait and Fraser Island. And inside, natural materials - stone floors and timber furnishings - complement the natural beauty (alongside more modern necessities like your own plasma TV).
1 Bedroom Apartment $150 / 2 Bedroom Apartment $210 / 3 Bedroom Apartment $260 / 3 Bedroom Penthouse $440

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Travel

Air: If travelling to conference by air you will be arriving at the Hervey Bay Airport. Click here for Airport information.

OzAccom advises that Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Blue Airlines are available for your conference travel with all domestic bookings being processed through OzWings (a division of OzAccom). As OzWings is a licenced travel agent, please contact them for all your travell requirements. Contact details are listed on the Registration Form and available here.


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Registrations Closing Date 31st August 2009

Register Online | Download Registration Form

Business Program | Social Program | Accommodation | Travel | Map | TCQ