If you do NOT have an Australian or New Zealand passport and are not presently in Australia then you will need a visa to attend the conference. There are two alternatives depending on your country of residency and citizenship.

Option 1:

Citizens of some countries may be eligible to obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). These countries are listed at www.eta.immi.gov.au/ETAAus1En.html
The list includes countries such as:  

For more information on the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs' Electronic Travel Authority system visit the Electronic Travel Authority site at www.eta.immi.gov.au.

Option 2:

Alternatively, you will need to apply for a short stay business visitor visa (subclass 456) by downloading a form from www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/456.pdf 
Obtaining a visa is a lengthy process so please allow plenty of time.
We can assist by providing your details to the Australian Immigration Department in Australia who will liaise with their office in your country.  For the process to commence you should register for the conference NOW.  
Once you have registered we will contact you directly to obtain the following information to support your application:

• Full name
• Organisation name
• Full Street Address (Post Office Box is not accepted)
• Phone
• Fax
• Email
• Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy)
• Passport Number and its expiry date
• Issuing authority for passport

Problems?

If you are concerned at all about your visa, please contact the conference organisers:
Martin Lack & Associates, Suite 6 , 39 Tinarra Crescent , Kenmore Hills, Qld 4069, Australia .
Phone +61 7 3878 2974, fax: +61 7 3378 9513, email: steven.turner@mlaa.com.au