Past Conferences and events

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NSW Welcome Drinks The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) would like to invite members to join us for drinks at our new premises in Glebe. The event will follow our first board meeting for the year so come along to meet and have a drink with NSW-based members of the board. This is a free, members-only event. Wednesday, 19 February 2020 Glebe, NSW
SA Christmas Drinks The SA Branch of the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) invite WMRR members to join them on Thursday, 5 December for some casual drinks as we welcome the festive season and farewell 2019. Thursday, 5 December 2019 Adelaide, SA
VIC Christmas Dinner The Victorian branch of the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) would like to invite you to join them for an evening of celebration, where the winner of the annual Women in the Environment Award will be announced. This years event is being held on Wednesday, 4 December 2019 at the Crown Melbourne. Wednesday, 4 December 2019 Southbank, VIC
WA EP Act Forum In October, the WA government released a discussion paper outlining its plans to modernise environmental protection legislation. To ensure that the waste and resource recovery industry is prepared for the forthcoming changes, the WA Branch of the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) is hosting an EP Act Forum on Wednesday, 4 December 2019 at Norton Rose Fulbright in Perth. Wednesday, 4 December 2019 Perth, WA
QLD Christmas Drinks The Queensland Branch of the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) would like to invite members and non-members to end-of-year celebrations on Friday 29 November 2019. This is a great opportunity to reconnect, network and celebrate the end-of year with industry colleagues, while enjoying some festive refreshments. Friday, 29 November 2019 Milton, QLD
WA Christmas Drinks The Western Australia Branch of the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) would like to invite all members and non-members to Christmas Drinks on Thursday, 28 November 2019. This is a great opportunity to reconnect, network and celebrate the end-of-year with industry colleagues, while enjoying some festive refreshments. Thursday, 28 November 2019 Leederville, WA
SA Golf Day The SA Branch of Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia invite you to join them for their annual end-of-year Golf Day, being held on Friday, 22 November 2019 at the Westward Ho Golf Club. Friday, 22 November 2019 West Beach, SA
2019 WARR Awards and Gala Dinner The 2019 WARR Awards will capture and recognise excellent, contemporary, and leading-edge activities, operations, and personalities in the waste and resource recovery sector. Thursday, 14 November 2019 Sydney, NSW
Tasmanian Waste & Resource Recovery Forum The Tasmanian Branch of the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association invite you to join them for their annual Waste & Resource Recovery Forum in Hobart on Wednesday, 6 November 2019. Wednesday, 6 November 2019 Hobart, TAS
NSW Women of Waste Leadership Breakfast The Waste Management & Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) is pleased to announce the Women of Waste Leadership Breakfast is being held on Wednesday 23 October 2019 at Kirribilli Club. This event is designed to recognise women who are driving change in industry, and in doing so, are breaking down barriers and creating new career prospects for the next generation. Wednesday, 23 October 2019 Sydney, NSW
2019 WasteQ Conference As part of the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia's (WMRR) commitment to delivering high quality, learning events and conferences, we will be hosting the bi-annual 2019 WasteQ Regional Conference in Toowoomba on 15-17 October. Tuesday, 15 October 2019 Toowoomba, QLD
SA Branch Seminar: Pursuing a Circular Economy The SA Branch of the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) invite you to attend a special seminar on Friday, 27 September 2019, featuring guest speaker Herman Huisman from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, Netherlands. Friday, 27 September 2019 Adelaide, SA
VIC EPA Forum: unpacking the new regulations The WMRR Victorian Branch is hosting a forum on 16 September 2019 at Norton Rose Fulbright in Melbourne to unpack the new VIC EPA regulations that will go on public exhibition shortly. At the event, attendees will hear from Dr Cathy Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer at EPA Victoria, as well as Norton Rose Fulbright Partner, Elisa De Wit. Together, they will drill into the draft regulations, discuss the implications for industry, and answer burning questions to assist the sector as we consider a response to, and prepare for, the changes. Implementation of the new regulations is slated to commence on 1 July 2020. Networking drinks will be held after the forum. Monday, 16 September 2019 Melbourne, VIC
2019 Energy from Waste Conference As part of the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia's (WMRR) commitment to leading the sector and delivering high quality, learning events and conferences, we will be hosting the third bi-annual 2019 Energy from Waste Conference at the QT in Canberra on 26-28 August. Monday, 26 August 2019 Canberra, ACT
Breakfast with the SA Minister The SA Branch of the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia is pleased to announce we will be holding our annual Breakfast with the SA Minister on Tuesday, 20 August 2019, at the Adelaide Pavilion. Tuesday, 20 August 2019 Adelaide, SA
Breakfast with the NSW Minister The NSW Branch of the Waste Management & Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) is proud to be hosting the newly elected NSW Minister for Energy and Environment for an industry breakfast on Monday, 5 August 2019 at the Sheraton Grand Sydney. Monday, 5 August 2019 Sydney CBD, NSW
WMRR + Bioenergy Australia EfW FAQs launch The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia and Bioenergy Australia are pleased to announce the launch of an industry-first energy from waste (EfW) FAQs, the first in a series of EfW fact sheets. You are invited to join WMRR and Bioenergy Australia at the launch event on Tuesday, 30 July 2019 in Sydney. Tuesday, 30 July 2019 Sydney, NSW
Women of Waste Leadership Breakfast Qld The Waste Management & Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) invites you to join us for our annual Women of Waste Leadership Breakfast, being held on Wednesday, 24 July 2019 at Blackbird. This event is designed to recognise women who are driving change in industry, and in doing so, are breaking down barriers and creating new career prospects for the next generation. Wednesday, 24 July 2019 Brisbane, QLD
EPA Victoria: 2019 and beyond The Victorian Branch of the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia is hosting a workshop on Wednesday, 5 June 2019 in Melbourne to discuss EPA Victoria's strategic plan, including changes to the EPA Act and the practical impacts on industry. See presentations from EPA Victoria CEO, Dr Cathy Wilkinson, and Elisa De Wit, Partner and environment and planning lawyer from Norton Rose Fulbright. The workshop will be followed by networking drinks. Wednesday, 5 June 2019 Melbourne, VIC
Women of Waste Leadership Breakfast SA The Waste Management & Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) is pleased to announce the Women of Waste Leadership Breakfast is being held on Wednesday 22 May 2019 at Adelaide Pavilion. This event is designed to recognise women who are driving change in industry, and in doing so, are breaking down barriers and are creating new career prospects for the next generation. Wednesday, 22 May 2019 Adelaide, SA
2019 WMRR AGM The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) would like to invite all financial members to attend the 2019 WMRR Annual General Meeting in Sydney on Wednesday, 8 May 2019. Wednesday, 8 May 2019 Sydney, NSW
Women of Waste Leadership Breakfast VIC The Waste Management & Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) is pleased to announce the Women of Waste Leadership Breakfast is being held on Wednesday 1 May 2019 at Treetops in Melbourne Museum. This event is designed to recognise women who are driving change in industry, and in doing so, are breaking down barriers and are creating new career prospects for the next generation. Wednesday, 1 May 2019 Melbourne, VIC
WA Members Meeting and Drinks The WA Branch of the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia is hosting a free members-only meeting on 17 April 2019 in Perth to discuss the State's Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030, as well as emerging trends and issues facing WA's waste and resource recovery industry. Wednesday, 17 April 2019 Perth, WA
NSW FOGO Breakfast Workshop The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia’s NSW Branch would like to invite you to a members-only Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) workshop on 3 April 2019 in Sydney. Wednesday, 3 April 2019 Sydney, NSW
SA Branch Breakfast Seminar The SA Branch of the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia is pleased to announce that we will be holding a special breakfast seminar on Wednesday 3 April 2019, featuring guest speaker Peter Kjeldsen. Pricing: Members - $60, Non Members - $90 Wednesday, 3 April 2019 Adelaide, SA
2019 Australian Landfill & Transfer Stations Conference Join us in Brisbane from 26 - 29 March 2019 for this premiere industry event. The program includes workshops, 2-days of conference sessions and trade exhibition, a technical tour and networking opportunities. Tuesday, 26 March 2019 Brisbane City,
QLD Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy Workshop The Queensland Branch of the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia is hosting a workshop on 19 March 2019 to discuss the draft Queensland Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy. Tuesday, 19 March 2019 Brisbane, QLD
VIC Christmas Dinner The Victorian branch of the Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) would like to invite you to join them for an evening of celebration, where the winner of the annual Women in Environment Award will be announced. This years event is being held on Wednesday, 12 December 2018 at the Crown Melbourne. More details to follow. Wednesday, 12 December 2018 Southbank, VIC
C&D Regulation and Fire Safety Guidelines Workshop The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) and the Waste Contractors & Recyclers Association of NSW (WCRA) would like to invite Members to an important workshop on the following topics: Tuesday, 11 December 2018 Lidcombe, NSW
QLD Christmas Dinner The Queensland Branch of the Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) invites you to join them for their inaugural Christmas dinner, where Minister for Local Government and acting Minister for Infrastructure, Stirling Hinchliffe, will be addressing industry. Come along to network and celebrate what has been a huge year for our industry. The event will be held on Friday, 7 December 2018 at Capri by Fraser, Brisbane. Friday, 7 December 2018 Brisbane, QLD
WA Christmas Drinks The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) Western Australia Branch would like to invite all members and non-members to end of year celebrations on Monday 3 December 2018. This is a great opportunity to reconnect, network and celebrate the end of year with industry colleagues, while enjoying some festive refreshments. Monday, 3 December 2018 West Perth, WA
Gala Dinner & Awards This year WMAA’s NSW branch have joined forces with Inside Waste to bring you industry's inaugural Gala Dinner & Awards event. With finalists from across Australia and industry leaders in attendance, the evening will be a key networking opportunity - not to be missed by anyone working within the waste and resource recovery sector. Join us to celebrate our essential industry and be there to witness all the winners of the 2018 Inside Waste Waste and Resource Recovery Excellence Awards. Thursday, 22 November 2018 Pyrmont, NSW
Association Name Change Meeting At this meeting we will be voting to pass a special resolution to change the name of the association to the Waste Management & Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR). Wednesday, 14 November 2018 Adelaide, SA
2018 WasteSA Resource Recovery Conference The Waste Management Association of Australia will be hosting the 2018 WasteSA Resource Recovery Conference from 13-15 November 2018 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. There are a large number of changes on uncertainties in the waste industry both locally and internationally. Recent changes in international markets have bought a sharp focus on change in the domestic sector. It is likely the ‘change will be the only constant’ in the waste industry moving forward. How the sector reacts to that change will be critical to developing a sustainable waste and resource recovery sector. Tuesday, 13 November 2018 Adelaide, SA
Tasmanian Waste & Resource Recovery Forum Join us for the WMAA Tasmania Waste & Resource Recovery Forum in Hobart on Wednesday, 7 November 2018. Wednesday, 7 November 2018 Hobart, TAS
WA State Waste Strategy This free event for members will look at the updated draft WA State Waste Strategy that has been released for comment. Monday, 29 October 2018 Booragoon, WA
Women of Waste Leadership Breakfast NSW The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) is pleased to announce that this year’s Women of Waste Leadership Breakfast is being held on Wednesday, 17 October 2018 at Kirribilli Club, Lavender Bay. At this popular event we’ll hear from three inspirational women representing various parts of our diverse essential industry. Our impressive line-up includes: Wednesday, 17 October 2018 Lavendar Bay, NSW
Women of Waste Leadership Breakfast NSW The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) is pleased to announce that this year’s Women of Waste Leadership Breakfast is being held on Wednesday, 17 October 2018 at Kirribilli Club, Lavender Bay. At this popular event we’ll hear from three inspirational women representing various parts of our diverse essential industry. Our impressive line-up includes: Wednesday, 17 October 2018 Lavendar Bay, NSW
VIC Regional Seminar Join us for the WMAA Victorian regional seminar in Bendigo on Friday 21 September. This full-day seminar reports on current waste and recycling issues facing rural and regional areas, as well as providing updates on new initiatives at state and regional level. Explore innovative solutions, recycling market opportunities, and how to collaborate for better outcomes. The seminar provides an opportunity to discuss what’s happening in your region with your colleagues and network with a range of waste/recycling stakeholders. Friday, 21 September 2018 Bendigo, VIC
QLD Waste Levy Briefing The Queensland Branch of the Waste Management Association of Australia has arranged for Deniz Clarke, Adrian Jeffreys, and Marguerite Clarke of the Waste Levy Taskforce of the Department of Environment and Science to conduct a free Members Only briefing session for WMAA members on the recently announced QLD Waste Levy. Monday, 17 September 2018 Milton, QLD
Appointment of new Auditors The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA), in accordance with ASIC requirements and the Associations Constitution, would like to invite financial members to attend a general meeting to appoint a new auditor. At this meeting we will be voting to approve Ashby and Co Chartered Accountants as the incoming auditors for the association for 3 years, starting with the 2018 accounts. This vote will be conducted prior to the meeting of the WMAA NSW State Branch, which attendees are encouraged to also attend and participate. Tuesday, 4 September 2018 Rhodes, NSW
Appointment of new Auditors The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA), in accordance with ASIC requirements and the Associations Constitution, would like to invite financial members to attend a general meeting to appoint a new auditor. At this meeting we will be voting to approve Ashby and Co Chartered Accountants as the incoming auditors for the association for 3 years, starting with the 2018 accounts. This vote will be conducted prior to the meeting of the WMAA NSW State Branch, which attendees are encouraged to also attend and participate. Tuesday, 4 September 2018 Rhodes, NSW
VIC Seminar: "Moving beyond the China bans" The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA), Victorian branch would like to invite all members to attend a free seminar entitled 'Moving beyond the China bans'. Wednesday, 22 August 2018 Docklands, VIC
Women of Waste Leadership Breakfast QLD The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) is pleased to announce that we will holding the first Women of Waste Leadership Breakfast on Wednesday 22 August 2018 in Brisbane. The breakfast will include an address from our guest speaker The Hon Leeanne Enoch MP, Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef, Minister for Science, and Minister for the Arts; as well as feature three very inspirational women who will each share their own fascinating journeys. Wednesday, 22 August 2018 Brisbane, QLD
VIC Info Session on Environment Protection Amendment Bill 18 The Victorian Branch of the Waste Management Association of Australia has arranged for Kate Gavens, Director Environment Protection, DELWP and others to conduct an information session for WMAA members on the Environment Protection Amendment Bill 2018. Monday, 30 July 2018 Melbourne, VIC
Drinks with the WMAA Board QLD The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) would like to invite all members and guests to join them for drinks to meet the WMAA Board on Wednesday, 25 July at the Blackbird Bar & Grill. FREE for members, Non Members $40. Wednesday, 25 July 2018 Brisbane, QLD
SA Breakfast seminar with the Minister At this breakfast seminar you will have the opportunity to meet the Hon David Speirs, Minister for the Environment and Water and hear about how South Australia is progressing in meeting the targets laid out in South Australia’s Waste Management Strategy 2015-2020. Tuesday, 26 June 2018 Adelaide, SA
Briefing on Queensland Recycling and Waste Discussion Paper On 20 March 2018, the Queensland Government announced the development of a comprehensive waste management strategy underpinned by a waste disposal levy to increase recycling and recovery and create new jobs. The Queensland Government has released the Transforming Queensland’s Recycling and Waste Industry Discussion Paper. This briefing will be conducted by Adrian Jeffreys from the Queensland Department of Environment and Science. It will be a wonderful opportunity for WMAA Members to collect a fuller understanding of the discussion paper and will assist WMAA in drafting its response. Wednesday, 20 June 2018 Brisbane, QLD
Container Refund Scheme Information Evening Please join Queensland WMAA members for an information evening to discuss the upcoming roll out of the Container Refund Scheme in Queensland. It will be followed by networking and refreshments. WMAA Members only For enquires contact info@wmaa.asn.au or (02) 8746 5000 Thursday, 14 June 2018 South Brisbane, QLD
ENVIRO'18 Convention ENVIRO’18 will provide an opportunity to not only hear about the principles of the Circular Economy but learn from successful local and international early adaptors, as well as view innovation and new technologies. It offers the opportunity to participate in the real conversations required in Australia about material choices, energy usage, product lifecycle impacts, new business models and jobs of the future whilst exploring the importance of the Circular Economy to Australia’s success as a producer and manufacturer, halting the leakage of these commodities overseas. Wednesday, 13 June 2018 Richmond, VIC
Women of Waste Leadership Breakfast SA The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) is pleased to announce that we will holding the first Women of Waste Leadership Breakfast on Thursday 24 May 2018 in Adelaide. At this year’s breakfast we will acknowledge three inspirational women who will each share their experiences and challenges they have encountered through their professional journey as well as, those defining moments that progressed their career. Costs: Members - $60, Non Members - $80 For enquires contact info@wmaa.asn.au or (02) 8746 5000 Thursday, 24 May 2018 Adelaide, SA
Women of Waste Leadership Breakfast SA The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) is pleased to announce that we will holding the first Women of Waste Leadership Breakfast on Thursday 24 May 2018 in Adelaide. At this year’s breakfast we will acknowledge three inspirational women who will each share their experiences and challenges they have encountered through their professional journey as well as, those defining moments that progressed their career. Costs: Members - $60, Non Members - $80 For enquires contact info@wmaa.asn.au or (02) 8746 5000 Thursday, 24 May 2018 Adelaide, SA
Drinks to meet the new WMAA Board The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) would like to invite all members and guests to join them for drinks to welcome the new WMAA board on Friday 11 May at the UNSW CBD Campus. FREE for members, Non Members - $40 For enquires contact info@wmaa.asn.au or (02) 8746 5000 Friday, 11 May 2018 Sydney, NSW
WMAA AGM The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) would like to invite all members to attend the WMAA AGM and meet the new board memebers on Friday 11 May at the UNSW CBD Campus. Members only For enquires contact info@wmaa.asn.au or (02) 8746 5000 Friday, 11 May 2018 Sydney, NSW
WMAA AGM The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) would like to invite all members to attend the WMAA AGM and meet the new board memebers on Friday 11 May at the UNSW CBD Campus. Members only For enquires contact info@wmaa.asn.au or (02) 8746 5000 Friday, 11 May 2018 Sydney, NSW
WMAA AGM The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) would like to invite all members to attend the WMAA AGM and meet the new board memebers on Friday 11 May at the UNSW CBD Campus. Members only For enquires contact info@wmaa.asn.au or (02) 8746 5000 Friday, 11 May 2018 Sydney, NSW
WMAA AGM The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) would like to invite all members to attend the WMAA AGM and meet the new board memebers on Friday 11 May at the UNSW CBD Campus. Members only For enquires contact info@wmaa.asn.au or (02) 8746 5000 Friday, 11 May 2018 Sydney, NSW
Waste 2018 Coffs Harbour Conference The Coffs Harbour Waste Conference, which is well regarded as the industry’s leading waste management conference, will be held on 8-10 May 2018. Registrations and accommodation bookings are now open, visit the website: www.coffswasteconference.com.au. For all enquires phone (02) 6583 8118. Tuesday, 8 May 2018 Coffs Harbour, NSW
Women of Waste Leadership Breakfast VIC The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) is pleased to announce the Women of Waste Leadership Breakfast is being held on Thursday 29 March 2018 at Citadines on Bourke, Melbourne. This event is designed to recognise women who are driving change in industry, and in doing so, are breaking down barriers and are creating new career prospects for the next generation. Costs: Members - $60, Non Members - $80 For enquires contact info@wmaa.asn.au or (02) 8756 50 Thursday, 29 March 2018 Melbourne, VIC
2019 Australian Landfill & Transfer Stations Conference The Waste Management Association of Australia will be hosting the 2019 Australian Landfill and Transfer Stations Conference from 26-29 March 2019 at the Pullman Mercure Brisbane. More information will be available in coming months, for enquires please contact (02) 8746 5000. Monday, 26 March 2018 Brisbane, QLD
2019 Australian Landfill & Transfer Stations Conference The Waste Management Association of Australia will be hosting the 2019 Australian Landfill and Transfer Stations Conference from 26-29 March 2019 at the Pullman Mercure Brisbane. More information will be available in coming months, for enquires please contact (02) 8746 5000. Monday, 26 March 2018 Brisbane, QLD
Marine Litter Breakfast Seminar Join us at the WMAA SA Branch Breakfast to learn more about the marine litter challenge. Hear from experts on key volumes and sources of marine litter in South Australia and the South East Asian region. At the seminar, you will have the opportunity to take part in the discussion on what actions South Australians can take to address marine litter. It will also touch on measures that can be taken at many levels - be it individual, educator, council, regulator, participants in the international arena, and the like. Costs: Members - $60, Non Members - $80 For enquires contact info@wmaa.asn.au or (02) 8756 5000 Wednesday, 14 March 2018 Adelaide, SA
Breakfast with the recently elected QLD Environment Minister The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) is proud to be hosting a breakfast meeting with the new Queensland Environment Minister, the Hon Leeanne Enoch MP. By attending this session you will have the opportunity to not only hear the Ministers position but also ask important questions about the future for the waste and resource recovery industry in Queensland. Costs: Members - $60, Non Members - $80 For enquires contact info@wmaa.asn.au or (02) 8756 5000 Tuesday, 13 March 2018 Brisbane, QLD

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