Online participation

All online attendance is free of charge, however you will need to register.  You may also nominate to give a paper virtually.

Payment

The funding model for the conference is the "Melbourne model”.  This means that things like airport transfers will be at the attendees cost, and delegates (two per branch) and Branch Secretaries accommodation and conference fees will be paid for by the CPA.

Under the Melbourne model, conference fee payments are only required for Observers and Spouses/Accompanying Persons.

• Observer fees are $385
• Spouses/Accompanying Persons fees are $275 

(It is assumed the Observers will attend all of the official program including the site visit, while the Spouses/Accompanying Persons will attend the welcome reception, dinner and farewell drinks only)  

Any payments are collected by the Conference hosts: Commonwealth Parliamentarians Association, Western Australia  Branch (CPA WA) by bank transfer.

All payments are in Australian dollars (AUD) and should be made via upon registration into the following bank account:

Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
BSB: 066-000
Account number: 131 63019
Account name: Commonwealth Parliamentary Association WA Branch

Reference: CPA2021 [surname]

SWIFT Code: CTBAAU2S (for international transfers if required)

Refund policy

Transfers 

Transferring event registration from one person to another is permitted provided you have advised the CPA WA Secretariat in writing prior to the commencement of the event. 

Cancellations 

The following policy applies for all event cancellation requests received by the event contact person as nominated on the event website: 

• 10 or more business days’ notice before the event — a full refund will be given.
• 1 to 9 business days’ notice before the event — no refund will be given.
• No refund is available if notice of cancellation is received on the day of the event or for non-attendance.
• No credits will be given for cancellations.

Event cancellations by CPA WA

The WA Parliament reserves the right to cancel, at its sole discretion, any event. In the event of a cancellation, participants will be contacted by the CPA WA Secretariat.

The CPA WA assumes no responsibility for non-refundable airline tickets, accommodation, deposits, or any other expenses incurred due to event cancellations. 

Cancellation due to COVID-19 travel restrictions  

Conditions that apply to cancellations, substitutions and rescheduling of the event due to COVID-19 are listed below. All other cancellation will be subject to the standard cancellation policy (outlined above).

If you are not able to travel due to State or Territory government imposed travel restrictions, your registration will be converted to a virtual registration and the difference in registration fees will be refunded.  If the conference is not able to be held in person at all, it may be postponed and/or delivered virtually.

Please note the CPA WA does not accept any responsibility for any reimbursement or assistance with travel, accommodation, or any associated costs including quarantine. Delegates are encouraged to consider their own travel insurance and to understand the cancellation policies for their travel and accommodation providers.  

Delegates are strongly encouraged to monitor the relevant government travel and health advisory notices and comply with all directions. 

Privacy policy

The CPA WA collects, discloses and uses your personal information to administer the event that you have registered for and for associated support, and to respond to your enquiries or feedback. 

The CPA WA will not share your details with any third parties. 

By registering for an event you consent to the CPA WA collecting and using your information for the purposes of administering the event (as required by the General Data Protection Regulations 2018). Your details will not be used for any other purpose. 

Photos taken of you at the event may be used by the CPA WA Secretariat and your consent to this is included in the registration process. 

Contact us

For all payment and related enquiries, please contact the CPA WA Branch at: 
 

Executive Officer | CPA (WA branch)
Legislative Council of Western Australia
Parliament House | 4 Harvest Terrace | West Perth WA 6005
t (08) 9222 7214 | 
e cpawa@parliament.wa.gov.au | w www.parliament.wa.gov.au

Delegates are given preference in delivering papers, however, Observers are also invited to advise the Conference secretariat of any specific topics under the theme on which they would like to deliver a paper.  

An abstract of less than 300 words should be submitted by Friday, 24 September 2021 relevant to the conference themes.  '

The abstract will be published on the Conference website once the paper has been accepted by the Secretariat, with presenters notified of acceptance or otherwise by Friday, 1 October 2021.  

Presentations are usually 15 – 20 minutes depending on the number of presenters per session.  Following most presentations, time will be allocated for a Q & A session and general discussion.  It is anticipated that presenters will speak to their paper rather than read them.  

Presentations and papers must be submitted by Friday, 15 October 2021 and papers will be published on the Conference website after the presentation has taken place.  

CPAWA have limited conference single and double/twin rooms available at the Melbourne Hotel for $180 per night (room and tax only).

For Delegates (two per branch) and Branch Secretaries
accommodation will be paid for by the CPAWA.

For Staff and Observers
Your name and contact details will be provided to the Melbourne Hotel so that they can contact you directly to confirm your accommodation at the corporate rate of $180 by 10 September 2021.

Please note that all attendees are responsible for meeting any additional costs such as: telephone, WiFi internet, laundry and dry cleaning, minibar, room service and  any other incidental or personal costs. 

Please indicate your accommodation requirements below.