Logistics
Display and Set-up
- Nothing can be fixed to the venue structure
- No painting is permitted without prior permission. Drop sheets must be used.
- No pins, nails, tape or tacks are to be used on any surface. Blu Tack® is the only approved method for affixing materials.
- Tape used by contractors for marking out of floor plans must not leave any adhesive residue on the carpet or floors.
- No sawing, drilling etc. will be allowed on any floor surface. Only small works can be completed and floor covers must be used.
- Materials used in stand construction and design must be fire retardant.
- Any amplification on stands must not interfere with adjacent exhibitor.
Deliveries
- The National Convention Centre will not accept responsibility for the security of any items delivered in the absence of the exhibitor or the event organiser.
- All goods sent to the National Convention Centre should be addressed with the specified delivery label provided by your event coordinator.
- Arrangements should be made for goods to arrive on the pack-in day, or the first working day prior to the pack-in day. Goods may be stored up to one working day before the event.
- Deliveries will be accepted from 8:00am to 12:00pm, and 12:30pm to 4:00pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
Contractor Information
The National Convention Centre is committed to the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare of all employees, guests and contractors, and is vigilant to ensuring that the National Convention Centre’s operations do not place stakeholders and the local community at risk.
It is the responsibility of all contractors working on-site to observe the requirements of the Work Safety Act 2008, OHS Act 180001 and associated Australian Standards and Codes of Practice.
Prior to commencement of work all contractors are required to provide the National Convention Centre with the following documentation:
- Safe Work Method Statements
- Contractor Qualifications – Licenses/Certificates/Registration
- Works Compensation/Employer’s Liability
- Comprehensive Public Liability
Upon arrival all contractions must sign in with the Banquets team or with the Engineering team.
On completion of work, contractors must sign out and return their passes to the Banquets or Engineering Team.
Pack-out
During your exhibition National Convention Centre operations staff will visit each stand to discuss pack-out arrangements with exhibitors.





