Invitation to Attend

Dear colleagues,

On behalf of the organising committee, I am delighted to invite you to the 2024 COAT National Conference which will be hosted as a hybrid event on June 6th and 7th, 2024, in the city of Brisbane.

Event Details:

  • Date: June 6th and 7th, 2024
  • Location: Stamford Plaza Hotel, Brisbane, QLD
  • Format: Hybrid Event

Anticipated Conference Schedule:

  • Thursday: 11.00 am – 5.00 pm AEST
  • Conference Dinner: Thursday, 6.00 pm – 10.00 pm AEST
  • Friday: 8.45 am – 3.15 pm AEST

The theme for the conference is “That’s a good tip…..I can use that” and aims to provide delegates with practical ideas that will help them discharge their day-to-day functions.

Sessions will traverse new technology, contemporary values, and traditional skills, as well as get into some practical tips for carrying out the nuts and bolts of our work.

In our commitment to ensuring accessibility for all attendees, we are planning to record all conference sessions. These comprehensive recordings will be made available to registered delegates post-event, providing a valuable resource beyond the live sessions.

Registration is now open, with early registration discounts available until May 1. This is an excellent opportunity to secure your participation at reduced rates and ensure your seat at this must-attend event. Additionally, we are pleased to offer group booking options for those looking to register multiple attendees.

Click here to register.

We anticipate unveiling program details in the coming months. Kindly mark your calendar for June 6th and 7th, 2024, in anticipation of the upcoming announcements.

We look forward to welcoming you to the conference.

Justice Kerri Mellifont
Chair, 2024 COAT National Conference Organising Committee

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Who Should Attend

This conference represents a unique opportunity for Tribunal heads, members, managers and those interested in tribunal administration and justice to gather and learn from each other’s stories and hear from leading experts in the field.

Venue

Stamford Plaza Brisbane

Cnr Edward & Margaret Streets
Brisbane Queensland 4000 | Australia
Website

Uniquely located on the banks of the Brisbane River and a stone’s throw to the Botanic Gardens, Stamford Plaza Brisbane hotel offers a unique riverside lifestyle experience. The hotel is positioned within the hub of Brisbane’s financial district and just minutes to the city’s best shopping, theatres, restaurants and night life. Unquestionably Stamford Plaza’s riverside location is Brisbane’s best hotel address.

Conference Host

COAT is the national body through which tribunals can come together to examine and compare ideas, working methods, organisation and management, member trainings and support programs. The COAT is intended to facilitate liaison and discussion between the heads of tribunals. It will support the development of best practice models and model procedural rules, standards of behaviour and conduct for members and increased capacity for training and support for members.

www.coat.asn.au

ABOUT COAT

The COAT is intended to facilitate liaison and discussion between the heads of tribunals. It will support the development of best practice models and model procedural rules, standards of behaviour and conduct for members and increased capacity for training and support for members.