TTF LEADERSHIP SUMMIT WEDNESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2017 VENUE: PARLIAMENT HOUSE, CANBERRA TIME SPEAKERS 8.30am - 10.50am Conference registration: refreshments served Conference Opening Margy Osmond | Chief Executive Officer | Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Message from the Chair Katie Lahey AM | Chairman | Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Opening Address TOPIC: The importance of Australia’s relationship with Asia. How will Australia navigate an uncertain world in a time of economic transition? Hon Julie Bishop MP | Minister for Foreign Affairs Keynote Address TOPIC: What is the Government’s tourism strategy now and beyond 2020? Hon Steven Ciobo MP | Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Interview Session TOPIC: The role of tourism in the broader Australian economy: the Government’s perspective. Moderator: Margy Osmond | Chief Executive Officer | TTF Hon Scott Morrison MP | Treasurer Interview Session TOPIC: What is the ALP’s tourism strategy should it win the next election? Moderator: Margy Osmond | Chief Executive Officer | TTF Hon Anthony Albanese MP | Shadow Minister for Tourism; Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development 10.50am – 11.30am Morning Tea 11.30am -1.10pm Media Panel TOPIC: Political issues of the day Moderator: Brian Tyson | Managing Partner | Newgate Australia Malcolm Farr | National Political Editor | news.com Kieran Gilbert | Chief Political Reporter | Sky News Mark Riley | Political Editor | Seven Network Keynote Address TOPIC: The role of tourism in the broader Australian economy: the ALP’s perspective. Hon Chris Bowen MP | Shadow Treasurer Keynote Address TOPIC: Welcoming our guests while protecting our borders – getting the balance right between customer service and security. Moderator: Margy Osmond | Chief Executive Officer | TTF Hon Peter Dutton MP | Minister for Immigration & Border Protection 1.10pm – 2.10pm Summit Luncheon 2.10pm – 3.50pm Panel Discussion TOPIC: How do we ensure that Asia’s current love affair with travelling to Australia becomes a long-term marriage rather than just a one-night stand? Moderator: Margy Osmond | Chief Executive Officer | TTF Andrew Mulholland | Managing Director | Wendy Wu Tours Geoff Parmenter | Executive General Manager, Marketing & Corporate Affairs | The Star Entertainment Group Martin Winter | CEO | Gold Coast Tourism Kathy Zhang | General Manager Oceania | China Eastern Airlines Panel Discussion TOPIC: Tourism policy in Australia – perspectives on achieving the sector’s full potential. Moderator: Margy Osmond | Chief Executive Officer | TTF Senator Pauline Hanson | One Nation Senator Jacqui Lambie | Jacqui Lambie Network Senator David Leyonhjelm | Liberal Democratic Party Keynote Address TOPIC: The infrastructure challenges of tourism growth. Mike Mrdak AO | Secretary | Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development 3.50pm – 4.10pm Afternoon Tea 4.10pm – 5.30pm Keynote Address TOPIC: Perspectives on Australia’s transport and infrastructure needs beyond 2020; what are our priorities? Hon Darren Chester MP | Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Keynote Address TOPIC: Trends in Australia’s trade with China, how can we manage the boom in visitor numbers from the world’s biggest market? Andrew Wu | Leading authority on Chinese consumers Keynote Address Bob East | Chair | Tourism Australia 5.30pm Summit Close 5.30pm Friends of Tourism Cocktails with the Government and Opposition 7.00pm – 9.00pm Leadership Summit Cocktail Reception in partnership with The Star Entertainment Group .