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| IIRA 2009 Conference Blog is now Online, click here to view | ||||||||||
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| General Information AIR TRAVEL Sydney Airport is Australia’s premier gateway. Thirty four international and seven domestic and regional passenger airlines operate from Sydney Airport conveniently close to the CBD. For further information on international carriers and airfares visit the following link www.sydneyairport.com.au |
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| TRANSPORT Transport is easily accessible in Sydney. Trains, buses, monorail and ferries operate very frequently on a daily basis. For more information visit www.131500.info |
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| VISAS Travellers to Australia need a valid passport or similar certificate of identification. Everyone, except travelers with Australian and New Zealand passports, requires a visa. For more information visit www.immi.gov.au |
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| CLIMATE Sydney 's climate is pleasantly moderate. It is rarely too hot or too cold. At the time of the conference, it will be Winter when the average daily temperature ranges from 16°C to 21°C |
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| CURRENCY Decimal currency is used in Australia - units are dollars and cents. Current exchange rates can be obtained from your bank. All major credit cards are widely accepted in Australia. Currency exchange facilities are available in most banks, hotels and airports and operate normal business hours. For further information on the current exchange rate visit www.xe.com |
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| INSURANCE We strongly recommend that you take out insurance policies to cover medical and travel expenses. If necessary, consult your travel agent. |
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| GOODS & SERVICES TAX (GST) All prices quoted on the website are inclusive of GST, unless otherwise specified. The rate of tax that applies to taxable products and services is 10%. This may be retained for large purchases on departure at the airport. |
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| TIME Sydney is 10 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) |
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| TIPPING Tipping is not as widespread or regulated in Australia as it is in other parts of the world. Tipping is your prerogative, a reward for service. It is customary to tip hotel porters and a gratuity of about 10 per cent is usual in restaurants if good service is received. Tips for taxis are regarded as optional. |
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| USEFUL RELATED LINKS Tourism Australia www.australia.com About Australia www.about-australia.com Welcome to Australia Online www.australia-online.com Travel Australia www.atn.com.au Whereis Street Atlas www.whereis.com.au Bureau of Meteorology www.bom.gov.au Parliament of Australia www.aph.gov.au Australian Federal Government www.fed.gov.au Australian Government migration and immigration website www.immi.gov.au Australian Customs www.customs.gov.au Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade www.dfat.gov.au |
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