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Federal Government

1. Festivals and Conferences
Festivals and Conferences - Commonwealth Government's news page covers events from a variety of art forms.
2. Planning safe public events practical guidelines
Planning safe public events practical guidelines by the Australian Government, Attorney's General Department
3. Safe Work Australia
Safe Work Australia primary responsibility to improve occupational health and safety and workers’ compensation arrangements across Australia.
4. Special Events Resource Kit
Special Events planning resource kit designed by TravelSmart Australia.



State Government

1. Event Management
Event Management checklist and process – Queensland Department of Communities  provides information on the event management process and describes the main tasks associated with it.
2. Queensland Events
Queensland Events aims to attract, support, grow and promote successful events in Queensland.
3. Queensland Health and Safety requirements for the Hospitality and Entertainment industry
Queensland Health and Safety requirements for the Hospitality and Entertainment industry –Queensland Government’s advice on relevant legislation, risk management and other related topics



Industry

1. Association of Australian Convention Bureaux
Association of Australian Convention Bureaux consists of 16 city and regional bureaux, dedicated to marketing their specific region as premier Business Events destinations to intrastate, interstate and international markets.
2. Australasian Special Events
Australasian Special Events is a portal for the event industry which includes a magazine, service directory, industry resources and event information service.
3. Business Events Australia
Business Events Australia provides up to date information on the latest Tourism Australia Business Events activities,  information on how to contact the Business Events team, and details about upcoming Australian business and major events
4. EventConnect.com
EventConnect.com is an online Australian venue and service search facility designed for meeting and event organisers.
5. International Special Event Society (ISES) Australasia - ISES

Is a worldwide organisation of special events professionals who aim to deliver creative excellence and professionalism in Special Events. The Australasian Affiliate has its chapters in Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland and Hong Kong.

6. Live Performance Australia (LPA)
Live Performance Australia (LPA) is the peak body for Australia’s live entertainment and performing arts industry.



Legislation

1. Commonwealth legislation
Commonwealth legislation
2. Queensland legislation
Queensland legislation



Networks

1. International Exhibition Logistics Associates
International Exhibition Logistics Associates (IELA) is a world-wide trade association dedicated to enhancing the professionalism of the transportation logistics and freight handling segments of the exhibition industry.
2. Venue Management Association
Venue Management Association (Asia & Pacific) is an association dedicated to professional development, education and growth and success of the venue management industry in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.



Peak / Professional Bodies

1. Business Events Council
Business Events Council is the peak industry body representing the interests of the meetings, conventions, incentives and exhibition sector in Australia.
2. Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia
Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia is the peak association for the exhibition and event industry in Australia and New Zealand, representing all aspects of the exhibition and event industry.
3. Meetings and Events Australia
Meetings and Events Australia is a national, independent not for profit organisation dedicated to fostering professionalism and excellence in all aspects of meetings management.


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Upcoming Events

Port Douglas Carnivale

23-May-2012
The Port Douglas Carnivale is a 10 day celebration of life in the tropics, its pleasures, weather, culture, art and cuisine. There will be 30 - 40 events with food being a primary focus. Major..

Port Douglas Carnivale

24-May-2012
The Port Douglas Carnivale is a 10 day celebration of life in the tropics, its pleasures, weather, culture, art and cuisine. There will be 30 - 40 events with food being a primary focus. Major..

Port Douglas Carnivale

25-May-2012
The Port Douglas Carnivale is a 10 day celebration of life in the tropics, its pleasures, weather, culture, art and cuisine. There will be 30 - 40 events with food being a primary focus. Major..

Port Douglas Carnivale

26-May-2012
The Port Douglas Carnivale is a 10 day celebration of life in the tropics, its pleasures, weather, culture, art and cuisine. There will be 30 - 40 events with food being a primary focus. Major..
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