Road pricing is without doubt a contentious and difficult issue for politicians and the community at large. But that's no reason to shy away from an informed and open debate.
On January 31 in Melbourne, Roads Australia is hosting a Road Pricing Forum that will give protagonists for reform the opportunity to state their case.
The Forum will include presentations from Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, Consult Australia and the Bus Industry Confederation - three important stakeholder groups that have recently released comprehensive policy positions on road pricing.
Professor John Daley from the Grattan Institute will talk about the drivers for road pricing and provide some international and local context for the debate; and Maxine McKew will host a 'Q&A' style panel session of expert commentators and government stakeholders dissecting the proposed solutions and questioning the way forward.
Our guest speaker over lunch is Ken Baxter, Chairman of TFG International and a former Secretary of the Victorian Department of Premier & Cabinet and Director-General of the NSW Premier’s Department.
This event is a 'must' for anyone with an interest in how we fund and finance road construction and maintenance at a time when traditional funding sources are under increasing pressure.
10.00am Registration and Morning tea
10.25am Welcome (Ian Webb, CEO - Roads Australia)
10.30am RA Policy Overview (David Stuart-Watt, President, Roads Australia) View Presentation
10.40am Setting the Scene: The drivers for road pricing, and the international and Australian experience to date (Prof John Daley, Grattan Institute) View Presentation
11.10am The case for road pricing reform (Chaired by Maxine McKew)
12.10pm Lunch GUEST SPEAKER Managing Change in Public Policy (Mr Ken Baxter, Chairman - TFG International)
2.00pm Q&A Panel Session - Where to Now? (Moderated by Maxine McKew)
3.00pm Close
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VenueDirections of the venue can be found at www.leondabytheyarra.com.au
Tram No 70, leaves Flinders Street Station for 12 min direct stop outside.
Please note that their is ample parking for our attendees. The venue has advised it is preferrable to print this PASS and DISPLAY in your CAR. Click Here
Member Seat $250 (plus GST)
Non Member Seat $275 (plus GST)
SAVE with a CORPORATE TABLE BOOKING $1750 (plus GST) Table of 8. Pay for 7 seats and receive 1 FREE Seat. An ideal opportunity to invite guests to attend an industry event.
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Event Booking and Cancellation Policy
Bookings are to be confirmed and paid in full 48 hours prior to the event. Bookings received 48 hours prior to the event cannot be guaranteed unless a confirmation has been received by the Events Director. Cancellations should be notified in writing by email. Cancellations received prior to one week before the event will receive a full refund less 25%. No refund will be applicable for cancellations received after one week prior to the event although substitute delegates are welcomed.
If you wish to make any special requests, modify or cancel your booking please contact Roads Australia directly.