Payment Delegates are encouraged to pay via credit card at the time of registration. Payment can be made by credit card, personal cheque, or EFT transfer in Australian Dollars only. Payment can be made via MasterCard or Visa at the time of registration. Payment can also be made by direct transfer, please quote the invoice number when transferring funds electronically. EFT details can be found on your invoice. All outstanding payments are due 14 days after registration. Cancellation Policy Registration: If notification of cancellation is made in writing to the Conference Secretariat prior to Wednesday 24 March 2027, a full refund will be given (less a AU$175 processing fee). After this date no refund will be given, however, a substitute delegate may be accepted. Refunds for registration add-ons (workshops, dinners etc.) will be given at the discretion of the Conference Secretariat. Accommodation: Cancellation of hotel bookings should be made through the Conference Secretariat in writing. Cancellations made within 14 days of booking will incur a cancellation fee of one night, and cancellations within 7 days of booking will incur the full accommodation amount. For full terms and conditions, please visit the accommodation page. Cancellations and changes should be made in writing through the NNEC Conference Secretariat only at nnecasm@dccam.com.au. Photography There may be photographs taken throughout the conference and at the social events. These may be used for promotional activities, including the NNEC and ANTS website and social media. If you do not want your photograph taken or used, please notify the photographer onsite at your earliest convenience. Liability / Insurance Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. Neither ANTS nor DC Conferences will accept liability for, but not limited to: Damages of any nature (including financial) sustained by participants, or loss or damage to their personal property in the event of industrial disruptions or natural disasters; Loss of fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the Conference or through cancellation of the Conference; Loss of international/domestic air fares or accommodation through cancellation for any reason; Medical Expenses. Insurance is the responsibility of the individual delegate and should be purchased in your country of origin. Delegates are strongly recommended to take out a suitable travel insurance policy including coverage for non-refundable registration fees when you register for the meeting and book your travel. Force Majeure The Committee and organisers of the Conference shall not be held responsible for any delay or failure in performance of its obligations hereunder to the extent such delay or failure is caused by fire, flood, strike, civil, governmental or military authority, acts of God, acts of terrorism, acts of war, epidemics, the unavailability of the venue or other similar causes beyond its reasonable control and without fault or negligence. For one or more of such reasons, the organisers and any co-organisers of the conference may postpone, reschedule or cancel the event without liability on the part of the organisers and co-organisers of the conference. In the event the meeting cannot be held or is postponed pursuant to this section, the organisers and co-organisers of the conference shall not be liable to the attendee for any direct, consequential or incidental damages, costs, or losses incurred, such as transportation costs, accommodation costs or financial losses. Delegates are strongly recommended to take out a suitable travel insurance policy including coverage for non-refundable registration fees when you register for the meeting and book your travel.