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General Information

Airport and Transport

Canberra airport is located approximately 8km from the city centre and a taxi will cost approximately A$14.00 between the airport and the city centre. Alternatively Deane's Buslines operate the AirLiner Shuttle bus between the airport and Canberra City. Fares start at A$7 one way. If you would like more information about the AirLine Shuttle bus please visit their website at www.deanesbuslines.com.au.

Banking/Currency

Decimal currency is used in Australia with the dollar as the basic unit (100 cents = $1) Notes come in $100, $50, $20, $10, and $5.  Coins come in 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2 denominations. 

Currency exchange facilities are available in most banks, hotels and airports and operate normal business hours.  Credit cards are accepted at most restaurants and shops, the most widely used being Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club.

Business Hours

Banks generally open from 0930 - 1600 hours Monday - Friday.  General office hours are 0900 - 1700 Monday - Friday.  Post Offices operate during these hours, however stamps are often available from hotels.

Climate and Clothing

We suggest you bring a jacket and tie with you for special occasions.  A light jacket is recommended for evenings. Please see the social program page for dress details at social functions.

Eating Out

Bistros, restaurants, cafes and coffee shops offer varied menus, prices and decor. Local specialties such as seafood and Australian wines are worth trying. At some restaurants you can keep the liquor bill down by taking your own wine or beer. These are called "BYO" restaurants, an abbreviation for "bring your own".

Parking

Parking is available at the Conference venue at the rate of $10.00 per day.

Privacy

Australia introduced the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 in 2001.  The Conference Managers comply with such legislation which is designed to protect the rights of the individual to privacy of their information.  Information collected in respect of proposed participation in any aspect of the Conference will be only used for the purposes of planning and conduct of the Conference and may also be provided to the organising body or to organisers of future events.  It is also usual to produce a ‘delegate list’ of attendees at the Conference and to include the individual’s details in such a list.   Consent for publication of the individual’s information may be withheld when completing the Registration Form for the Conference. Individuals are also entitled to access the information held by written application to the Conference Managers.

Shopping

General city shopping hours are Monday to Thursday 9am-5.30pm with late night shopping on Friday to 9pm. Most shops are open all day Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.

Time

Canberra is 10 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.