Welcome to Sydney, Australia

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Welcome to Sydney, Australia
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FIG Congress Sydney 2010
Presented by Warwick Watkins - New South Wales
Government, Surveyor General Jon Hutchison -
Managing Director, Sydney Convention and Visitors
Bureau
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• Warwick Watkins
• New South Wales Government
• Surveyor General

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Unity - Asia Pacific Region

• Asia Pacific Bid
• Old World meets the New World
• Foundation for Unity of Voice and Practice
• Sydney is the focal point in the Asia Pacific
• Conference theme UNITY
• Institution of Surveyors Australia has 3,000
  members and nearly 200 overseas members

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Unity - History

• Asia Pacific is home to the worlds largest and
  fastest growing nations China and India
• Willingness to work with the Asia Pacific Region
• Australia has actively supported and contributed
  to all FIG Commissions
• Education and support schemes
• Establish scholarships to assist students

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Unity - Profession

• Explore the nature of growing civilisations
• Bridge for the International Federation to
  connect with the Asia Pacific Region
• We welcome you to Australia to experience the
  diversity of our own country
• Promote unity within our PROFESSION, PEOPLE and
  PRACTICE

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• Jon Hutchison
• Managing Director
• Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau

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Destination Appeal
Worlds Best City Travel and Leisure Magazine,
USA, 2004 Worlds Favourite City US Edition of
Condé Nast Traveler Magazine, 2004 Worlds
Friendliest City Voted by UK readers of The
Sunday Times, 2003
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Sydney Attracts More Delegates
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Proposed Venue
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Opera House
City Centre
FIG Congress Precinct
Darling Harbour
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Access to Sydney
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Value
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Accommodation
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Home Visits

• As a gesture of friendship, the Sydney Congress
  in 2010 will provide the opportunity for
  delegates to experience home visits to Australian
  members houses.

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Access to Congress Venue
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Activities in Sydney Delegates and Partners
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Pre and Post Touring Options
The Great Barrier Reef
Wildlife Experience
The Red Centre/ Uluru
Ayers Rock/Uluru
Kakadu National Park
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