LRTAQ Annual Conference
13 – 15 February 2025
Gold Coast Turf Club & Event Centre
LRTAQ 2025 Annual Conference
Thursday 13th February – Saturday 15th February 2025
The Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland 2025 Annual Conference will be held at the Gold Coast Turf Club & Event Centre on Thursday 13 February & Friday 14 February 2025.
LRTAQ members, industry members, suppliers, service providers and government representatives are all invited to join us to receive the latest updates, discuss the future of our industry, and enjoy great social events.
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Accommodation
The LRTAQ has negotiated and reserved rooms at the Sofitel Hotel in Broadbeach on the Gold Coast for Delegates and Sponsors should they require accommodation during the Conference.
Book before 20 Jan 2025.
Program at a glance
LRTAQ 2025 Annual General Meeting
Date: Thursday 13 February 2025
Time: 8:30am – 9:30am
Location: Gold Coast Turf Club – The Boardroom
Conference Day 1 – Haulmark Trailers
Transport Forum
Date: Thursday 13 February 2025
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Gold Coast Turf Club – Event Centre Hall
Registration: From 9:00am
Dress code: Business or Smart casual
Partner Program
Date: Thursday 13 February 2025
Time: 11:00am – 4:30pm
Location: The Broadbeach Hotel & Firebird Studios
Dress code: Casual
Includes: Lunch & pottery class – Make a Pottery Breakfast Set.
Tradeshow Pre-Drinks
Date: Thursday 13 February 2025
Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Location: Gold Coast Turf Club – Event Centre Hall
Dress code: Smart Casual
Western Star Welcome Reception
Date: Thursday 13 February 2025
Time: 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Location: Gold Coast Turf Club – Event Centre Hall
Dress code: Smart Casual
Conference Day 2 – Haulmark Trailers
Transport Forum
Date: Friday 14 February 2025
Time: 8:30am – 1:30pm
Location: Gold Coast Turf Club – Event Centre Hall
Registration: From 8:00am
Dress code: Business or Smart casual
Mini Golf
Date: Friday 14 February 2025
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Holey Moley Golf Club
An afternoon of relaxed fun and friendly competition.
Brown & Hurley, Kenworth & Cummins
Bull Carter’s Ball 2025
Date: Friday 14 February 2025
Time: 6:00pm – late
Location: Sofitel Broadbeach
Dress code: Formal (jacket and tie for the gentlemen)
King Bars Farewell Breakfast
Date: Saturday 15 February 2025
Time: 8:00am – 9:30am
Location: Sofitel Broadbeach
Dress code: Casual
Sponsorship and trade
exhibition
The LRTAQ Annual Conference is a unique opportunity to engage with leading rural transporters in a relaxed and friendly environment. In 2025 we are pleased to offer sponsors, suppliers and industry partners an opportunity to demonstrate support for our industry and promote products and services to a relevant and influential audience.
Your support will play a key role in the overall success of the conference, and there are several tiers of sponsorship available.
For more information about sponsorship and trade exhibition opportunities, please contact Tammie Swalling at the LRTAQ Secretariat.
Young Person in Transport
award 2025
Do you know an outstanding young person working in the livestock or rural transport industry? Nominate them for the 2025 LRTAQ Young Person in Transport Award and recognise excellence in our industry.
We are seeking nominations of individuals who display pride and professionalism in their career, have a passion for our industry and have a strong desire to advance within it.
All roles within the livestock and rural transport industry are eligible to be nominated (for example drivers, mechanics, schedulers, administration officers, shed hands, managers – are all eligible for nomination).