Migration Conferences 2013 in Sydney

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Created on Tuesday, 23 April 2013 15:44

Written by Editorial staff

Sydney will be hosting the Migration Conferences 2013 later this year, making it a must-attend event for registered migration agents operating in the area - or even those from further afield.

Taking place over three days from Thursday September 12 to Saturday September 14, the schedule is packed with insights from big industry names and government authorities, while also offering excellent networking opportunities and a chance to keep up to date with the latest developments.

The event will be held at the Wesley Conference Centre, and will cover a range of industry topics including skills assessments, health policies for immigrants, visa subclass updates, SkillSelect and much more.

Guest speakers

Glen Frost, director of PricewaterhouseCoopers, will open the conference and give a presentation on business investment clients and handling their transfers to Australia. This will be followed by a seminar on servicing wealthy investment visa clients by Macquarie Bank's Lucinda Chan.

Attendees can also expect to hear from Scott Morrison, shadow minister for immigration and citizenship, and Elizabeth Mitchell from TAFE NSW, with Ms Mitchell discussing an issue that has dominated the headlines recently - 457 visas.

There will be various speakers from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship, as well as an update from Office of the MARA CEO Stephen Wood. Shadow secretary for immigration and women's affairs Michaelia Cash will also be in attendance.

For more details on planned speakers and a timetable of events, please click here. Prices shown are for Migration Alliance members only, however the conferences are open to all those interested in attending.

The Sydney event kicks off at 08:00 on the Thursday and wraps up at 15:30 on the Saturday.

Sydney attractions

While the Migration Conferences 2013 in Sydney has a busy schedule, those looking to make a weekend of it will have plenty of time to explore the NSW capital.

Australia's most populous city, Sydney is a truly cosmopolitan capital, offering a wide range of interesting attractions, including fantastic restaurants, artistic pursuits and wildlife parks.

Whether it's taking in a show at Sydney Opera House, exploring Australia's marine life at close quarters at Sydney Aquarium or learning more about national and international culture at the Art Gallery of NSW - Sydney has something for everyone.

Other popular attractions include Lunar Park, Taronga Zoo, the Australian National Maritime Museum at Darling Harbour, and Sydney Tower Eye - the city's highest point, offering stunning 360 degree views.