5th Meeting of the Commission Adelaide, Australia 18-22 January 2017 Preceded by the 4th Compliance and Technical Committee 14-16 January 2017 RELEVANT INFORMATION FOR DELEGATES SRPFMO 5 – DELEGATE INFORMATION Dear Colleagues Australia is delighted to host the 5th meeting of the SPRFMO Commission from 18 to 22 January, with the CTC meeting on 14-16 January, 2017. The information below outlines: General information to assist your arrival into Australia, including our biosecurity laws Information about the meeting including venue and hotel options Information about Adelaide including weather and nearby supermarkets and pharmacies Social information –information on the SPRFMO official function, activities in the Adelaide area, and a voluntary wine tour. o approximately $50 per person –note please RSVP by 14 October to [email protected] if you would like to come to the wine tour. We hope this information is helpful but please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions. Arrival in Australia Adelaide International Airport is the principal airport of Adelaide, South Australia, and the fifth busiest airport in Australia. The airport is located adjacent to West Beach, approximately 6km (3.7 miles) west of the city-centre. There are also domestic connections to Adelaide through other major international airports in Australia including Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane. Maps of the airport grounds for locations of key areas of Adelaide Airport and a map of the terminal at Adelaide Airport. The international airport is just seven kilometres from the Adelaide Convention Centre. Baggage International Arrival & Baggage Claim When flying to Adelaide Airport, disembarkation will be via the passenger boarding bridge into the terminal on Level 1. If you require a wheelchair or other assistance, please ensure your airline is made aware prior to your flight. Once inside the terminal, please proceed to Customs for passport checking and then to baggage reclaim on Level 0. Domestic Arrival & Baggage Claim When flying to Adelaide Airport, disembarkation will be via the passenger boarding bridge into the terminal on Level 2. As for international arrivals, if you require a wheelchair or other assistance, please ensure the airline is made aware prior to your flight. Once inside the terminal, please proceed to baggage reclaim on Level 0. Transport to and from the Adelaide Airport Adelaide Metro Bus You can take public transport to/from Adelaide Airport. Adelaide Metro offers an express double decker bus service called JetExpress between the airport and the city. Pick up and drop off is from the bus stop located on the left hand side of the airport Plaza (in green on the map) as you leave the Terminal. 2 SRPFMO 5 – DELEGATE INFORMATION Metrobus services take passengers throughout the city. Single trip and daytrip tickets can be purchased from bus drivers ($5.30 for a single trip and $10 for a day trip). For any questions about additional services call Adelaide Metro Infoline +618 8210 1000 or visit https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/. Shuttle Bus Airport City Shuttle offers a door to door service from Adelaide Airport to Adelaide hotels including the Intercontinental and Stamford Grand, businesses and all suburbs if booked in advance. Group discounts are available. On arrival please make your way to the Information and Tourism Bookings Booth located on the ground floor of the terminal in a central location and a City Shuttle driver will meet you. City Shuttle Bus operating hours are as follows: Monday – Friday from 6am – 9pm. Saturdays from 6am – 6pm. Sundays from 6am – 5pm. The cost is $10 per person each way. Contact City Shuttle for more information on +61433 533 718 or at http://www.northernflyer.com.au/airport-city-shuttle. Taxi Taxis are a convenient way to get to and from the airport. There is a designated taxi rank located at the left of the pedestrian plaza as you walk out of the terminal. Concierges provide a safe environment and allocate taxis to passengers. They can also organise taxis with baby capsules, wheelchair access, five- seaters and maxi taxis for larger groups or station wagons for large amounts of baggage. There is a $2 levy added to fares for taxis leaving the airport. The average cost of a taxi fare from the airport to the Adelaide Convention Centre is AUD $18. Rental Car Car rental desks are located on the ground level of the terminal adjacent to the baggage claim area. Parking for car rentals is located on the ground floor of the multi-level car park. The following companies have desks at the airport: AVIS | www.avis.com.au Hertz | www.hertz.com Budget | www.budget.com.au Thrifty | www.thrifty.com.au Europcar | www.europcar.com.au RedSpot Sixt | www.redspot.com.au Your car rental company will direct you to the correct parking location to pick up your vehicle. To drop off your car rental, follow the signage to the car rental area on the ground floor of the multi-level car park. For any queries on the car rental parking arrangements at Adelaide Airport, please contact your car rental company. 3 SRPFMO 5 – DELEGATE INFORMATION Entry and Customs Information Visa information https://www.border.gov.au/Lega/Lega/Form/Immi-FAQs/do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-australia Delegates may be required to obtain a visa to enter Australia for the SPRFMO meeting. Individuals who need assistance in acquiring a visa are kindly asked to contact their local Australian embassy or consulate. Australian Biosecurity Law Live animals and plants, plant material, animal products and certain food from overseas could introduce some of the world’s most damaging pests and diseases into Australia. This could devastate our valuable agriculture and tourism industries and unique environment. Declare it You will be given an Incoming Passenger Card before you arrive in Australia. You must comply with the requirement to provide this information. Giving false or misleading information is a serious offence. You must mark YES on your card if you are carrying goods that may pose a biosecurity risk. These goods include plant material, animal products and certain food. A biosecurity officer may inspect declared goods during your border clearance. A biosecurity officer may inspect your baggage, even if you do not declare any goods. They may use X-ray or a detector dog. You must declare or dispose of any goods with a biosecurity risk before inspection. If you do not or make a false declaration on the Incoming Passenger Card, you: • will be caught • may be subject to civil penalties • may be prosecuted, fined more than A$360 000 and imprisoned for up to 10 years and a get criminal record. You will not be penalised under the Biosecurity Act 2015 if you declare all goods, even if they are not allowed into Australia. For more information please see the Arriving in Australia Biosecurity Fact Sheet. Customs To clear the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service checkpoint you must complete and submit an incoming passenger card, and present a passport and visa (if applicable). To find out more visit Australian Customs and Border Protection Service for important information for travellers. If travelling with children you must present a passport, visa (if applicable) and completed incoming passenger card for each person in your travelling group. Note: In line with Australian Government regulations, mobile phones, cameras, video cameras and recording devices must not be used in Australian Customs and Border Protection Service-controlled areas at airports and seaports. If you are on the phone, you will be asked to terminate your call until you have cleared the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service-controlled area. Australian Customs and Border Protection Service officers can and will ask you to delete any photos or film recorded if you are caught taking photos or recording in Australian Customs and Border Protection Service-controlled areas. Meeting Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre 4 SRPFMO 5 – DELEGATE INFORMATION The meeting will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre https://www.adelaidecc.com.au/ The Adelaide Convention Centre is located in the heart of the Adelaide city centre and within the Riverbank Precinct, surrounded by parklands and the River Torrens. It is a 3 min walk from the Intercontinental Hotel. The meeting will be held in the Panorama room. There are two entrances to the Convention Centre, the main entrance off North Terrace and the western entrance on Montefiore road. There will also be signage inside the Convention Centre to direct you to the meeting room. Delegates will have access to wifi as well as computer and printing facilities in the City Room foyer and City Rooms 1 and 2. The venue is in close proximity to the medical hub, entertainment, cultural and sport precinct, the Centre is a short walk to international and boutique hotels and accommodation. Public transport, the Adelaide Railway Station and a taxi ramp are all within walking distance. The international airport is just seven kilometres from the Centre. Social Function Australia is pleased to host the Conference and as such will be holding a welcoming reception at the Adelaide Oval on January 19 2017 from 18:00 to 20:00. Drinks and canapes will be served. The Adelaide Oval is approximately 15 mins walking distance from the Intercontinental Hotel. Walking directions are at this link. Wine tour We have organised a wine tour in the Mclaren Vale wine region on the break day between the CTC and Commission Meetings (Tuesday 17 January 2017) for interested delegates. We suggest a half day tour leaving around 9:30am/10am and returning at 3pm well before the HoDS meeting to be held in the early evening.