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LRTAQ Annual Conference

13 – 14 February 2025

Gold Coast Turf Club & Event Centre

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.

Key dates

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Draft Program

Thursday 13 February

9:00am – 3:30pm: Partner Tour

10:00am – 4:30pm: Transport Forum Day 1 (Conference Session)

10:00am – 6:00pm: Tradeshow

6:00pm – 10:00pm: Welcome Reception

Friday 14 February

8:30am – 1:00pm: Transport Forum Day 2 (Conference Session)

8:30am – 1:00pm: Tradeshow

2:00pm – 4:00pm: Social Activity

6:00pm – late: Bull Carter’s Ball 2025 – Sofitel Broadbeach

Saturday 15 February

8:00am – 9:30am: Farewell breakfast – Sofitel Broadbeach

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. 

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    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).

    Nominations for the Young Person in Transport 2025 will open in November 2024.