PLA National Conference 2015
 

Who Attends?


The 2015 conference will feature inspiring presentations, panel discussions, workshops and technical tours plus 45 trade exhibitors and is anticipated to attract over 600 delegates.

The 2014 national conference held in Cairns,  Queensland attracted delegates from across Australia and overseas:

ORIGIN

  • 24% QLD
  • 19% NSW
  • 19% VIC
  • 7% WA
  • 6% SA
  • 3% TAS, NT and ACT
  • 2% (overseas)

EMPLOYMENT

  • 70% of delegates were employed in local government
  • 20% in private enterprise
  • 10% in state government

POSITION

  • 45% of participants were employed as managers
  • 20% directors
  • 18% coordinators
  • 10% employed as councillors, executive officers and/or general mangers
  •  7% other

SECTOR

  • 32% recreation and open space planning
  • 15% parks, gardens and horticulture
  • 15% facility and asset management
  • 14% health and physical activity
  • 9% in state and national parks
  • 6% tourism and the arts
  • 3% in play and playspaces
  • 3% landscape design
  • 3% other