The Melbourne Convention Centre is a state of the art, purpose built complex with excellent conference and exhibition facilities. The Centre is superbly situated on the banks of Melbourne's Yarra River, close to the heart of the CBD and just 30 minutes from Melbourne's International Airport.

Cnr Flinders and Spencer Streets
Melbourne VIC 3000
PH: +613 9205 6400
FX: +613 9235 8852

Please read the following information before completing the Registration Form on -line.

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Registration Fee entitles delegates to the following:
* Attendance at all Congress Sessions
* Morning and afternoon teas each day
* Lunches each day (except Wednesday)
* Welcome Reception
* Congress Celebration
* Delegate Satchel
* Abstract Booklet and Program

All registrations will be acknowledged in writing with confirmation of delegate requirements according to the submitted registration form and upon receipt of full payment. The registration Form attached acts as a Tax Invoice.

Full payment should accompany registration forms, with cheques/bank drafts made payable to "International Congress of Genetics 2003 P/L". Accepted credit cards are Mastercard, Visa, Amex and Bankcard. Please print the delegate name and organisation on the back of cheques and bank drafts.

Please note all prices are in Australian dollars and are GST inclusive. International delegates can claim the GST component on departing Australia. Payments made over the Internet are to a secure site.

Cancellations of Registration fees and events received in writing by Friday 30 May 2003 will be accepted and fees refunded less A$100.00 administration fee. Cancellations after this date cannot be accepted. However transfer of registration to another person will be accepted. All cancellations must be notified in writing to the Congress Secretariat.

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Melbourne enjoys a temperate climate with a cool winter. The average maximum temperature in July is 13°C (55°F) and the average minimum temperature is 6°C (43°F). Delegates travelling further north in the country will experience considerably warmer temperatures. For full details on the weather in Australia visit the site of the Bureau of Meteorology.

With the exception of New Zealand citizens travelling on New Zealand passports, all foreign nationals must obtain a visa/ETA before travelling to Australia. (New Zealand citizens are issued with a visa on arrival in Australia.)

For information about Visa applications to enter Australia, please visit www.immi.gov.au/visitors/

There have been very few confirmed cases of SARS in Australia. All individuals confirmed to have had the disease have fully recovered following treatment. Australia has not implemented travel restrictions affecting incoming passengers. However, medical staff are available in all airports to check incoming passengers with symptoms of respiratory illness. For the latest information on the international SARS situation visit the World Health Organization site.

The operating times for the Registration and Information desk will be advised shortly.

All delegates will receive a name badge upon registration. This badge is the official pass and must be worn to obtain entry to all Congress sessions, social events and associated activities.

700 undercover parking spaces are available at the Melbourne Convention Centre, accessed by Siddley Street, open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Carpark Rates:

Monday-Friday
Early Bird $7.00 (in by 10.00am)
Maximum fee $20.00 (all day)
$5.50 (after 5pm)
Saturday-Sunday $5.50
View a map at http://www.mecc.com.au

Melbourne Airport is located 20 km or 25 minutes from central Melbourne. A taxi fare is approx A$30 to A$35. A shuttle bus, SkyBus, operates 24 hours a day between the Airport and the city centre. The service runs approximately every 30 minutes at a cost of A$12 each way. Drop off points are located throughout the city centre close to hotels and facilities.

Delegates are encouraged to "shop around" for one of the competitive packages that can be obtained. There are a number of Internet sites that may assist in gaining a discounted air fares.

Registration fees do not include personal travel or health insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that when registering for the Congress and booking travel that delegates make arrangements for appropriate travel and health insurance. The Organising Committee and the Congress Secretariat do not take responsibility for any delegate failing to insure.

Corporate Travel Management (CTM) has been appointed the official travel agency for the XIX International Congress of Genetics. CTM offers special flexible / changeable conference airfares at up to 40% off the full economy fare on QANTAS services, or the best Internet or published airfares available on QANTAS and Virgin Blue Airlines. Early booking is recommended.

To ensure the BEST possible airfare available, delegates are urged to contact CTM on TOLLFREE 1800 630 866 or email groups@travelctm.com and quote the Conference Code GENE01 when making your travel booking. An on-line booking form is also available from www.geneticscongress2003.com.

CTM will advise the best fare availability and conditions of purchase at the time of making your booking.

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