INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
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After welcome drinks or breakfast, depending on time,
give your guests a few hours to unpack, explore and perhaps
rest, before reconvening to set the tone for the whole event.
And think about planning in one full day activity that makes
the most of your location – either exploring the region or
experiencing the culture first hand.
They need their data protected
From 25th May 2018 the new EU General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR) will be directly applicable – and it’s not
just about whether you’re based in an EU country or not.
Any business that collects and processes data on delegates
coming from an EU country will be bound by the new
regulations. So, even if you’re based in Australia and your
event is in America, if you have any delegate hailing from an
EU country then you need to be mindful of the changes.
They focus on the rights of individuals over companies
and encompass many areas including access, the right to be
forgotten, consent and data portability amongst other things.
It’s the biggest shake-up to European data privacy laws in
two decades and failing to take them into account can mean
serious penalties for the organisation you work for, so make
sure it’s a crucial part of your event planning.
And, even if these specific regulations don’t apply to you
or your delegates, check what other laws apply, and see
this as a reminder that it’s good practice to keep delegates
informed of what happens to their data and to ensure it’s
always kept safe. S
TOP TIP
“Do carefully check the local
calendar for any holidays or
festivals that may interrupt your
schedule or mean you can’t
book a taxi easily. This is where
a local partner can really help
ensure your timing is great”
WELCOME TO OUR HOUSE
Welcome to Australia’s first and oldest Parliament; a living
piece of history in the heart of Sydney and a unique venue
for corporate functions, meetings and more. She has created a series of menus that are exciting, delicious
and enticing...each of which can be customised to meet
your needs.
With eight rooms available for hire we can cater to just about
any function from a board meeting, to a product launch, sit-
down lunch, dinner, cocktail party or even a movie screening. We would love the opportunity to cater for your guests,
and we look forward to welcoming you to our House.
Our team consists of experienced and professional hospitality
staff, administrators, function coordinators, wait staff,
baristas and chefs. Our celebrated Executive Chef,
Vanessa Harcourt, comes to the Parliament with a wealth
of experience and a passion for locally sourced produce. Contact us today for more information about our
venues, menus and function packages.
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Phone: 02 9230 2248
Email: [email protected]
www.parliamentarycatering.com.au
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