Terms & Conditions
Cancellation and Refund Policy
All cancellations must be received in writing to conference@forestry.org.au
Payment
Payment (EFT or VISA/MasterCard) at time of registration. Please contact conference@forestry.org.au if you require an invoice for payment.
Refund Policy
Refunds for any reason will adhere to the following cancellation terms:
- Cancellations on and before 60 days prior the Conference will incur a $100 cancellation fee.
- Cancellations on or before 30 days prior to the Conference will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
- Cancellations after 30 days prior to the Conference will receive no refund (please note that registration is transferable to another individual in this instance).
Forestry Australia does not accept any liability for losses incurred if the Symposium is cancelled or postponed due to an unforeseen occurrence or any other occurrence that renders performance of this event inadvisable, illegal, impracticable, or impossible. An unforeseen occurrence shall include, but not be limited to; an Act of God, infectious disease outbreak, industrial disruptions, service provider failures, governmental restrictions and/or regulations, war or apparent act of war, terrorism or apparent act of terrorism, disaster, civil disorder, disturbance, and/or riots; curtailment, suspension, and/or restriction on transportation, or any other emergency.
Safe Events
Forestry Australia highly values your attendance at the 2026 Symposium and knows that you will share in our desire to ensure that all delegates have a positive experience. We are dedicated to providing this experience, where all staff and delegates are committed to maintaining the highest levels of behaviour including a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable conduct. We welcome scientific debate, however, derogatory comments which may cause offence, as well as any form of inappropriate or unwelcome behaviour or other conduct, is unacceptable. These expectations also cover other venues which may be visited by delegates after the conclusion of a Forestry Australia event.
Delegates are expected to abide by Forestry Australia’s Code of Conduct (https://www.forestry.org.au/code-of-conduct/) which is built around six pillars:
1. Act with Integrity
2. Always provide a high standard of service
3. Treat others with respect
4. Take responsibility
5. Act in a way that promotes trust in the profession
6. Have regard for sustainability throughout your work