The Australian and New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine Inc. (ANZSOM)

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2016 Minutes of the ANZSOM Annual General Meeting

Date: Wednesday 24th August 2016 Time commenced: 7.30am

Attendance: Ann Andrews (WA), Craig Barnett (NSW/ACT), Stephanie Brookman (NSW/ACT), Anthony Brown (NSW/ACT), Mark Burns (NSW/ACT), Pearlle MN Chan (NSW/ACT), Mpho Banda (NSW/ACT), Wing C Chan (NSW/ACT), Poh Lin Cheah (NSW/ACT), Sandra Code (VIC/TAS), Peter Connaughton (WA), John Cross (SA/NT), Louise Crowle (NSW/ACT), Chris Cunneen (QLD), Ariane Delessert (VIC/TAS), Catherine Field (NSW/ACT), Edward Foley (QLD), Rudi Gasser (VIC/TAS), Annette Gentry (QLD), Barry Gilbert (VIC/TAS), David Goddard (VIC/TAS), Maggie Goldie (NSW/ACT), Steven Goode (QLD), Andrew Harper (WA), Bruce Hocking (VIC/TAS), Helen Jagger (NSW/ACT), Miguel Sergio Kabilio (WA), Sally Kane (VIC/TAS), Claire Hollo (non-member?), Bob Kenyon (NSW/ACT), Sylvia Kidziak (NSW/ACT), Robyn Laurie (VIC/TAS), Virginia Li (VIC/TAS), Vern Madden (QLD), Robert McCartney (QLD), Mary McGinty (NSW/ACT), Leon LeLeu (NSW/ACT), David Middleton (VIC/TAS), Melinda Miller (QLD), Sarah Moss (NSW/ACT), Paul Niall (NSW/ACT), Iian Nicolson (VIC/TAS), Christopher Oates (NSW/ACT), Virginia Pascall (NSW/ACT), Nathan Pastor (VIC/TAS), Benson Pek (SA/NT), Cassandra Pethrick (WA), Jill Richardson (NSW/ACT), Hilary Oakley (VIC/TAS), Thomas Rosenthal (NSW/ACT), Amanda Sillcock (VIC/TAS), John Silver (VIC/TAS), Malcolm Sim (VIC/TAS), Kevin Sleigh (VIC/TAS), John Sowby (QLD, John Suthers (WA), Karen Sweeting (NZ), Amanda Tompson (NSW/ACT), John Wilson (SA/NT), Edwin Whiteside (NZ), Proxy: Danielle Beck (WA), Imran Hussein (QLD), Elizabeth Keating (VIC/TAS), Dominic Yong (VIC/TAS),

Apologies: John Gall (VIC/TAS), Elizabeth Keating (VIC/TAS)

1. Minutes It was noted that the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 24th August 2015 had been circulated to members with the agenda. Motion: That the minutes of the Annual General Meeting 2015 be accepted by the membership. The action to express ASM costs as a per capita amount has been actioned (refer Treasurer General Report) Proposed: David Middleton Seconded: Sally Kane

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2. President’s Report Melinda Miller delivered her 2016 report. (Accessible via the website) Motion: That the President’s Report be accepted. Proposed: Maggie Goldie Seconded: Sandra Code Carried

3. Treasurer’s Report Melinda Miller presented the Treasurer General’s Report on behalf of Keith Adam. (Accessible via the website). Motion: That the Treasurer General’s Report be accepted. Proposed: Sandra Code Seconded: David Middleton Carried

4. Secretary General’s Report Maggie Goldie presented the Secretary General’s Report. (Accessible via the website) Motion: That the Secretary General’s Report be accepted. Proposed: Tony Brown Seconded: Louise Crowle Carried

5. Nurse Liaison Officer’s Report The Nurse Liaison Officer report was circulated with the agenda. (Accessible via the website)

6. Reports from State Branches and New Zealand Brief reports were provided by the State branches and New Zealand.

Victoria / Tasmania – Presented by Sally Kane Sally reported on the educational activities of the branch which included a successful Tasmanian weekend meeting. Motion: That the report be accepted. Proposed: Rudi Gasser Seconded: Maggie Goldie Carried

New South Wales – Presented by Louise Crowle Louise noted that the focus of the branch had been in organising the ASM.

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South – Presented by John Wilson John raised a number of issues and suggestions:  AHPRA has developed a discussion paper on revalidation – this is likely to be an issue that ANZSOM should be aware of and engage in the consultation process. To be considered at the General Council meeting in November and information circulated to members.  The new approach to independent medical examinations brought about by WorkSafe in SA has had a significant impact on occupational physicians and therefore on the branch  Proposed a history of ANZSOM be developed, building on the existing documentation. John suggested including a session on history in the ASM program, which would then feed into a documented history  John is investigating the Indian Pacific train as a possible feature of the Perth conference Motion: That the report be accepted. Proposed: John Cross Seconded: David Middleton Carried

Queensland – Presented by Edward Foley Edward reported on the branch’s regular educational meetings which take place every 2 months. A whole day meeting is planned for November. Motion: That the report be accepted. Proposed: John Wilson Seconded: Rudi Gasser Carried

Western Australia – Presented by Miguel Kabilio Miguel reported on the activities of the branch including a number of successful meetings. He made a presentation regarding the forthcoming ASM in Fremantle. Edward reported on the branch’s regular educational meetings which take place every 2 months. A whole day meeting is planned for November. Motion: That the report be accepted. Proposed: Maggie Goldie Seconded: Louise Crowle Carried

New Zealand – Presented by David Scott

ANZSOM Annual General Meeting – 24 August 2016 Page 3 David reported on the branch’s regular 2 monthly meetings which are held by teleconference due to the geographical spread of members.Edward reported on the branches regular educational meetings which take place every 2 months. A whole day meeting is planned for November. Motion: That the report be accepted. Proposed: Melinda Miller Seconded: Hilary Oakley Carried

7. Office bearers A vote was held for the position of Treasurer General, the candidates being Keith Adam (QLD, and current Treasurer), Louise Crowle (NSW/ACT and current Chair of NSW branch) and Virginia Li (Victoria). The winner of the secret ballot was Louise Crowle. Louise will step down from the position of Chair of the ACT/NSW branch. This position will be filled as a casual vacancy. NSW/ACT Branch to action and advise General Council.

8. Other business ICOH 2021 Malcolm Sim made a presentation regarding the forthcoming ICOH meetings including the Dublin meeting in 2018 and the meeting in in 2021.

9. Close of meeting The meeting was adjourned to a date to be fixed. The meeting closed at 8.45am.

Dr Maggie Goldie Secretary General

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