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Program as at 16 February 2015
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Host Councils
Please note that this program will be subject to ongoing change.
Revisions to the conference program will be made regularly and these will be available on the Taskforce website: http://www.seachangetaskforce.org.au
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Message from the Taskforce Chair
On behalf of the National Sea Change Taskforce I have pleasure in inviting you to be part of the 2015 Australian Coastal Councils Conference to be held on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria from Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 March 2015.
The annual Australian Coastal Councils Conference is a highlight of the year for representatives of Australia’s coastal councils, policy makers, researchers and others with a stake in the future of the Australian coast and its communities.
The 2015 conference will be one of the most important held to date and will focus on some of the most critical issues facing coastal planners and managers including:
• Dr John Church, one of the world’s leading experts on sea level rise, will be a
keynote speaker at the Conference. Dr Church is a CSIRO Fellow with the Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research and was the coordinating lead author for the chapter on sea level rise in the 5th Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). He will present an address on sea level rise projections for the future.
• Andrew Coghlan representing the Australian Business Roundtable for Disaster
Resilience and Safer Communities will present a keynote address on initiatives to mitigate the impact of natural disasters and proposals on how these measures can be funded.
• Some of Australia’s leading coastal scientists and coastal managers will provide
reports on current projects of relevance to the coastal zone.
• One of the highlights will be a session on coastal issues and challenges which will provide a forum for delegates from coastal councils to exchange information on coastal issues they are currently dealing with.
The conference program will provide an opportunity for coastal councils, researchers and practitioners to share knowledge about current coastal research needs and activities.
Barry Sammels Chair, National Sea Change Taskforce and Mayor, City of Rockingham
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About the Mornington Peninsula Region The Mornington Peninsula region encompasses 192 kms of coastline and 72,000 hectares of land of which 60 per cent is rural Green Wedge (particularly in the southern and central Peninsula) with a highly diverse range of agricultural activities. The rural landscapes produce in excess of $650m of high value and quality premium produce due to the region’s cool, frost free climate and fertile soils.
There are 40 townships and settlements in the region all of which are within 40-‐90 minutes of Melbourne’s CBD. The region is regarded as one of the top four golf cluster destinations in the world covering 15 globally renowned golf courses as well its wine e, culinary foods, farmgate produce, safe swimming beaches and major surf beaches.
The Mornington Peninsula Shire area attracts 7 million visitors a year and has over 24,000 holiday homes which sees the summer population increase by 85,000.The area is the site for the recently announced expansion of the Port of Hastings, a $11 billion project designed to handle all of Melbourne’s future container port needs along with 40% of Australia’s container trade. The region is home to the Western Port Biosphere, which promotes and showcases successful, sustainable interaction of mankind with his surrounding environment.
Frankston is a metropolitan city which is one of six Metropolitan Activity Centres that will carry a significant portion of Melbourne’s 2050 residential and jobs growth plans. These plans will see the present Melbourne population expand from 4 million to over 6.5 million people. Frankston is the major commercial hub of the region and has a Monash University campus, Frankston Hospital, other major private hospitals and the soon to be relocated South East Water headquarters. Many people are attracted to working in Frankston, while enjoying the lifestyle attributes of the broader region.
Regional Overview Frankston City Mornington Peninsula Shire Population 126,000 152,500 Aged 60+ 19.6% 28.5% Economic Output $ 9 billion pa $ 11 billion pa Major Sectors Manufacturing $2.4billion Tourism $1billion+ Labour force 73,000 77,000 Workforce 36,000 42,000 Largest employment 7,000 (health) 7,000 (retail)
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PROGRAM
WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2015 CONFERENCE DAY ONE 09:00 WELCOME and INTRODUCTION – Mayor Barry Sammels, Chair, National Sea Change Taskforce
and Mayor of the City of Rockingham (WA) 09:05 WELCOME FROM VICTORIA'S MARINE TREASURES
‘I sea, I care’ Ambassador program presentation 09:15 INTRODUCTION TO THE REGION
An overview of the local region by Mayor Sandra Mayer, Frankston City Council and Mayor Bev Colomb, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
9:30 CASE STUDY: Regional Tourism
Presenter – Ms Tracey Cooper, Executive Chair, Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board 9:45 Port Phillip Regional Coastal Adaptation Plan
Presenter -‐ Mr Bernie Cotter, Executive Officer, Association of Bayside Municipalities 10:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: COASTAL ISSUES AND CHALLENGES 10:30 Morning tea 11:00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS AND DISCUSSION: SEA LEVEL RISE AND PROJECTIONS FOR THE FUTURE
Presenter -‐ Dr John Church, CSIRO Fellow with the Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research
11:30 COASTAL RESEARCH FORUM AND DISCUSSION:
The Scope of Liability for decision-‐making in coastal areas: how far do protections extend? Presenter -‐ Dr Justine Bell, TC Beirne School of Law, University of Queensland
Measuring the Social, Cultural and Economic Indicators for the First Gladstone Healthy Harbours Partnership Report Card Presenter -‐ Dr Sean Pascoe, Team Leader – Marine Resource Economics Team, CSIRO Oceans & Atmosphere Research
12:30 Lunch 13:30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS FIELD TOUR COASTAL ADAPTATION SESSION
Managing Coastal Assets and Erosion Management Presenter -‐ Ms Jeska Dee, Team Leader Foreshore, Frankston City Council
Estimating Future Coastal Inundation and Erosion Hazards Presenter – Dr Andrew McCowan, Managing Director, Water Technology Pty Ltd
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Planning for our coastal communities in a changing climate: a pathways approach Presenter – Mrs Ellen Witte, Associate Policy Advisory, SGS Economics & Planning
Volunteer group leading community engagement projects towards coastal adaptation Presenter – Ms Silvia De San Laureano Quiñones, Environment Project Officer, Moyne Shire Council
15:00 Afternoon tea 15.30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS FIELD TOUR
PRACTICAL ACTION TO MANAGE COASTAL CLIMATE RISKS – Workshop conducted by the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility
17:00 CONFERENCE DAY ONE CONCLUDES 18:45 WELCOME RECEPTION
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THURSDAY 12 MARCH 2014 -‐ CONFERENCE DAY TWO
09:00 SESSION AND DISCUSSION: COASTAL POPULATIONS: PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE -‐ Trends in
coastal populations with input from the ABS and case studies Presenter – Mr Andrew Howe, Senior Demographer, Regional Population Unit, Australian Bureau of Statistics
09:30 RESEARCH FORUM AND DISCUSSION: CLIMATE ADAPTATION
Developing a Framework for Managing Coastal Climate Risk in Australia Presenter -‐ Dr David Rissik, Deputy Director, National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility
Social, Economic and Institutional Dimensions of Climate Change Adaptation
Presenter – Prof Tim Smith, Director, Sustainability Research Centre, University of the Sunshine Coast
10:10 SESSION AND DISCUSSION: CLIMATE ADAPTATION CASE STUDY Coastal Adaptation – A Cooperative Regional Approach Presenter -‐ Ms Joanne Ludbrook, Climate Change Adaptation Coordinator, Peron Naturaliste Partnership 10:30 Morning tea 11:00 SESSION AND DISCUSSION: MANAGING AND FUNDING NATURAL DISASTERS IN COASTAL
AUSTRALIA Presenter -‐ Mr Andrew Coghlan, National Manager Emergency Services, Australian Red Cross
11:30 RESEARCH FORUM AND DISCUSSION: Presentations and panel discussion on research on coastal
Australia
Overview of national research programs relevant to coastal councils Presenter -‐ Dr Andy Steven, Research Director, CSIRO Coastal, Oceans & Atmosphere Flagship
Slipping through the net: the impact of incremental development on the built and natural environments of coastal towns Presenter – Dr David Beynon, School of Architecture and Built Environment, Deakin University
Planning and bushfire risk in a changing climate Presenter – Prof Barbara Norman, University of Canberra
12:30 Lunch 12:30 SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING – National Sea Change Taskforce 13:30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS FIELD TOUR
COASTAL MANAGEMENT SESSION
Development of Frankston Coastal Management Plan Presenter – Ms Simone Bonella, Leisure Planner, Frankston City Council Check list for Environmental Governance of Coasts Presenter – Dr Janette Shaw, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania
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Beach System Ecoservices, Economic Value and Coastal Management
Presenter -‐ Dr Boyd Blackwell, Research Fellow, University of New England
Coastal Planning “Matters” Presenter – Ms Virginia Brook, Strategic Planner – Coastal, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
15:00 Afternoon tea 15:30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS FIELD TOUR
PLANNING AND BUSHFIRE RISK IN A CHANGING CLIMATE – Workshop conducted by Prof Barbara Norman, University of Canberra
17:00 CONFERENCE DAY TWO CONCLUDES 19.00 GALA CONFERENCE DINNER including the presentation of the 2015 AUSTRALIAN COASTAL
AWARDS Safety Beach Sailing Club
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FRIDAY 13 MARCH 2014 -‐ CONFERENCE DAY THREE
09:00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS AND DISCUSSION: VICTORIA’S APPROACH TO COASTAL MANAGEMENT AND
PLANNING The Hon Lisa Neville MP, Victorian Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water
09:25 SESSION AND DISCUSSION: HOW TO OBTAIN COASTAL POLICY STABILITY -‐ TWENTY YEARS OF
THE VICTORIAN COASTAL MANAGEMENT ACT 1995 Presenters -‐ Mr Jon Hickman, Chair, Victorian Coastal Board and Dr Geoff Wescott, Associate
Professor, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University 10:10 SESSION AND DISCUSSION: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CASE STUDY
Surf Coast Surfing Industry Report Presenter -‐ Ms Kate Sullivan, Director of Planning and Environment, Surf Coast Shire Council
10:30 Morning tea 11:00 COASTAL ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
Climate Change Adaptation Projects: A Local and International Perspective Presenter – Ms Ebony Perrin, Environment Services Team Leader, Moyne Shire Council
Local government management challenges in protecting and preserving Indigenous cultural heritage values along the coast Presenter – Mr Adam Magennis, Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Officer, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Coastal Caravan Parks and Economic Benefits of Climate Change Adaptation Presenter -‐ Dr Boyd Blackwell, Research Fellow, University of New England
The Phoenix Rises: Margaret River Surfers Point Case Study – Mr Gary Evershed, Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Augusta Margaret River
12:30 Lunch 13:30 FINAL SESSION AND DISCUSSION: COASTAL ISSUES EXCHANGE Q & A AND 2015 CONFERENCE
COMMUNIQUÉ A forum for the exchange of relevant information between representatives of coastal councils, government agencies, coastal researchers and others. The session will also consider adoption of the 2015 Conference Communiqué
15:00 CONFERENCE CONCLUDES
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Airport Bus Transfers
A special bus service will collect delegates and guests from Melbourne Airport on Tuesday 10 March at 18:00 for transfers to their accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula.
A bus service will depart to transfer delegates and guests to Melbourne Airport at
the conclusion of the conference.
These services must be booked and paid for in advance. The cost for a one-‐way transfer between Melbourne Airport and Mornington
Peninsula is $55.00 (including GST) per person.
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Accommodation:
. Activities for Partners The Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre has offered to prepare special programs for partners depending on their interests. More details will follow a survey contained in the confirmation of registration form to be distributed to delegates shortly.
Activities for Partners – some examples: Peninsula Hot Springs Relax in naturally heated, soothing mineral waters in a tranquil bushland setting. More than 20 varied bathing experiences feature in the social Bath House, while there are luxurious treatments and perfect pampering in the private Spa Dreaming Centre. www.peninsulahotsprings.com Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm Pick your own luscious, sweet strawberries, indulge at the decadent Dessert Café (try the house-‐made award winning icecream), buy tempting local gourmet produce, wines and succulent strawberry-‐themed gifts to take home. Simply delicious! www.sunnyridge.com.au Golf The Mornington Peninsula has 18 magnificent parkland, resort and links golf courses that are found along the coast and in the hinterland, with spectacular country and sea views. Wineries The region has more than 50 cellar doors that showcase the area’s cool maritime climate wines, particularly pinot noir and chardonnay. More information can be found at: www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org
The Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre provides personalised service during office hours 9am to 5pm AEDT, 7 days a week. They can also be contacted by telephone on 1800 804 009 or 03 5987 3078 for travel advice on the phone about accommodation options and activities for partners or options for extended stays www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org/accc PLEASE NOTE: ACCOMMODATION IS CURRENTLY FULLY BOOKED AT THE CONFERENCE VENUE
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Registration:
Complete the Registration Form for each delegate on the following page. Scan and email the completed Registration Form for each delegate to: [email protected].
Please advise if you require a Tax Invoice to be issued and/or a Purchase Order to be included. This will include a Credit Card Authorisation Form for payment of total registration fees. Contact Susan Faulkner by email on [email protected] or by phone 0418 254 132.
On receipt of payment a Tax Receipt will be issued and sent by email. Confirmation of Registration details will be emailed to delegates and cc’d to any nominated contact person within three weeks of receipt of payment. Cancellations and Substitutions: Cancellations must be made by email to the Taskforce Secretariat’s email address: [email protected] and must be received by COB on Wednesday 11 February 2015 to be eligible to receive a refund of registration fees as well as social function charges however there will be a $330 administration charge for cancellation. Substitute delegates will be accepted without charge at all times but must be notified by email to [email protected] by noon on Monday 9 March 2015. Community, Group and Student Registrations: For any queries or details of the special registration category offered to full time students or to group registrations contact Susan Faulkner on 0418 254 132 or email [email protected] Payment Methods – EFT, CHEQUE OR CREDIT CARD: EFT: Account name: National Sea Change Taskforce Inc Bank: Commonwealth Neutral Bay BSB: 062 210 Account number: 10288318 Reference: Insert Delegate’s first and family names e.g. Tom Jones Remittance advice to: [email protected] CHEQUE: Payable to: National Sea Change Taskforce Inc Post to: National Sea Change Taskforce Secretariat PO Box 332, Neutral Bay, NSW 2089 CREDIT CARD: Contact Susan Faulkner on 0418 254 132 for a Tax Invoice that includes credit card payment details or request one from her by emailing: [email protected]. Bank processing fee of 1.7% apply.
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TAX INVOICE AND CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM National Sea Change Taskforce Inc Email [email protected]
Tel 03 9399 8558 or 0418 254 132 Mail PO Box 332 Neutral Bay NSW 2089 ABN 75 137 814 307
2015 AUSTRALIAN COASTAL COUNCILS CONFERENCE – DELEGATE REGISTRATION FORM
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REGISTRATION FEES (incl. GST) Member LGAs Non Members
Standard $ 1,386 $ 1,661
Early Bird One Day WED/THU/FRI per day $ 660 $ 770
Standard One Day WED /THU/FRI per day $ 770 $ 880
REGISTRATION TOTAL
SOCIAL PROGRAM Welcome Reception (Wednesday 11 March) – Delegate/Guest $ 55 pp
Gala Conference Dinner (Thursday 12 March) -‐ Delegate $ 132 pp Includes transfers to and from accommodation
GUEST NAME ________________________________
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS ________________________________
SOCIAL PROGRAM TOTAL
BUS TRANSFERS -‐ COST -‐ $55 pp one way MELBOURNE AIRPORT – Accommodation – Tuesday 10 March Time 18:00
RACV Cape Schanck – MELBOURNE AIRPORT -‐ Friday 13 March Time 15:00
AMOUNT PAYABLE – TOTAL (including GST)