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THE PREMIER INTERNATIONAL
SHEEP AND LAMB CONFERENCE
- For all breeds and businesses … all around the world -
INVITATION
MAJOR
www.lambex.com.au PARTNERS
You are invited to Australia in August 2018
to be part of the sheep and lamb industry’s
flagship conference …
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Australia is a world-renowned exporter of high quality sheepmeat, lamb and
wool products. It is PERTH, WESTERN
a powerhouse AUSTRALIA
of production – Australia is one of the largest
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exporters of lamb and mutton in the world and is the second highest producing
country behind China. Nearly 75% of Australia’s production is exported to more
than 100 markets. It is also the world’s largest exporter of wool.
Australia is home to a wide range of production systems The Australian industry is dynamic, ever-changing and
for sheep, lamb and wool including low-rainfall pastoral, improving – a testament to the innovative and resilient
high-rainfall grass-fed and feedlots of all shapes and farmers who comprise the sector.
sizes. Wool production ranges from superfine to strong
wool types, servicing a myriad of uses around the world.
This is your invitation to experience the Australian lamb
and sheepmeat industry at its finest at LambEx 2018.
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LambEx conference
LambEx conference is the industry’s flagship event. It is a whole-of-industry
conference held biennially, rotating around the major lamb producing states
of Australia. It brings together producers, researchers, educators, extension
officers, service providers, processors, retailers, wholesalers, food service and
exporters into a single event.
The conference is a conduit for information exchange It is challenging, not shying away from the big-
and incorporates a two-day program, welcome ticket topics or hard issues, including economic,
function and gala dinner, extensive trade exhibition environmental and social information.
and networking for delegates and sponsors. There is
Delegates go home even prouder of their association
also a selection of post-conference tours, giving you
with the industry, with new contacts, a mind full of
the opportunity to see the Australian lamb supply chain
exciting ideas and a preparedness to make changes in
first-hand.
their business to advance the industry. It has a strong
The LambEx conference program is high-level and focus on involving young people, including student
cutting edge, providing new and relevant Information bursaries, to encourage them as the industry’s future.
that taps into the international perspective and provides
insight into local production methods.
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About LambEx 2018
LambEx 2018 will be held in Perth, Western Australia, at the Perth Convention
and Exhibition Centre from Sunday 5 August to Tuesday 7 August 2018.
There will be post-conference tours to follow on August 8 and 9.
The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre offers • AgCommunicators: AgC is the Professional Conference
LambEx 2018 the opportunity to expand its trade, Organiser for LambEx. As an events, communication
equipment and live sheep exhibition up to double the and marketing company, it has significant history in
size of previous LambEx exhibitions – plus adding in the sheep, lamb and wool sectors with staff who know
the LambEx program features such as the Welcome the industry and its key contacts. For any conference-
Function, Breakfasts and GrandsLamb Dinner will make related enquiries, AgCommunicators is your first point
for a dynamic 2018 event. of contact.
• Meat & Livestock Australia: MLA is the industry’s
Western Australia is home to the nation’s second largest
marketer of lamb and sheepmeat as well as the
sheep population but is the largest state when it comes
administrator of research and development funds
to live exports of stock. It is a state diverse in its spread
on behalf of farmers. It is also responsible for such
of farming systems and sheep breeds and so represents
widely known international marketing campaigns as
the perfect opportunity to sample a wide range of
‘You Never Lamb Alone’ and has markets in numerous
Australian production.
countries which receive Australia’s lamb and mutton
exports.
YOUR HOSTS • Sheep Producers Australia: SPA is the industry’s
LambEx is overseen by an industry committee based advocacy body – liaising with national politicians
in Western Australia consisting of every step along the and policy-makers on farmers’ behalf. It also has
value chain. This 18-person committee will be available significant oversight of Australian marketing, market
to discuss the Australian industry with you at length and access and trade. It has strategic links with a number
answer any questions you may have. In addition, there of overseas countries, such as through the Tri Lamb
are three organisations which international delegates Group, a partnership between the United States and
will likely have contact with: New Zealand.
HOW TO BE INVOLVED?
Interested in being part of LambEx 2018? Here’s what you need to do:
• Contact AgCommunicators to register your interest by emailing LambEx2018@agcommunicators.com.au
• Book your flights and accommodation
• Register to attend the conference and a post-conference sheep industry tour.
LambEx registrations open in March 2018.
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Perth for International Delegates
Along the banks of the Swan River lies Perth, Western Australia’s capital city.
Perth’s suburbs stretch along the river bank and the sandy beaches of the
Indian Ocean. Overlooking the city is Kings Park and Botanic Garden,
one of the world’s largest inner-city parks.
Western Australia is the nation’s largest state covering 2.5 million km2
and nearly 12,500km of coastline.
• Climate: From the Mediterranean climate in the south, visa covers stays of up to three months and can
desert in the east and tropical conditions in the north, be applied for through the Australian Department
WA has a truly diverse climate. LambEx is held in of Immigration and Border Protection visit
winter so you can expect relatively cool weather, with www.immi.gov.au. If you require a letter to support
possible showers, and temperatures ranging from for your application, please contact the LambEx
8-19°C (46.4 - 66.2°F). Monitor Perth’s weather online conference organisers by email at LambEx2018@
at www.bom.gov.au agcommunicators.com.au
• Flights: There are 18 international, 12 domestic • Health and travel insurance: Travel insurance is
and regional, and four general aviation airlines that recommended as Australia’s Medicare system does
operate at Perth Airport, connecting travellers to more not cover visitors, except where reciprocal agreements
than 110 destinations around Australia and overseas. exist under their public health scheme. Find out
• Easy to get around: There is free city transport within more online at www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/public/
Perth City on any form of public transportation at all migrants
times. So, wherever you’re staying in Perth City region, • Drinking water: Water in Western Australia is safe to
it will be an easy commute to and from the Perth drink from the tap.
Convention and Exhibition Centre. • Smoke free: Smoking is not permitted indoors at
• Australian Visas: All visitors except those from New hotels, bars, restaurants and cafes, shopping centres
Zealand require a visa to visit Australia. A business and major pedestrian malls.
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Planning on staying longer?
Why not make your trip to LambEx a sightseeing tour
of Western Australia … or even Australia?
There’s so much to see and do. See the links below for suggestions:
• Top 10 things to do in Perth
visit www.westernaustralia.com/en/things_to_do/must_do_and_top_10
• Travel around WA
visit www.westernaustralia.com/en/plan_your_trip/travel_around_wa
• See Australia’s icons: Uluru, Sydney, Great Barrier Reef …
visit www.australia.com
start planning!
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