This event has ended.
- All people on the loading dock must wear Hi-Visibility vests and enclosed shoes, even if they are not leaving the vehicle.
- High Visibility vests can be purchased via the vending machines on the loading dock bays for $5 each. Alternatively you may bring your own or borrow one from the organizer for bump in and bump out.
- Children 15 or under (including babies and toddlers) are not permitted on the loading dock or in the building during bump in or bump out. There are no exceptions.
- All Exhibitors are required to meet the OH&S regulations of MCEC venue, and state and federal legislation in addition to their responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and Workcover.
- The loading dock for this event is located at Roller Doors 2 & 3. After 30 mintues you will be directed to move your vehicle.
- There is NO facility for parking on the loading dock for more than 30 minutes for any vehicle including oversize vehicles. Parking options are listed under the Exhibiting Information tab.
- Bump out times are:
- Turnkey Stands: 5:30 pm – 7 pm Wednesday 14 November 2018
- Space only Stands: 5:30 pm – 11 pm Wednesday 14 November 2018
- The dismantling of stands must NOT begin before 5 pm on Wednesday 14 November 2018
- Loading Dock doors will not open until all visitors and children 15 years or under have exited the building and all exhibitors and contractors are wearing high visibility vests and enclosed shoes.
- Please note that at the close of the show on Wednesday 14 November, ALL children MUST be removed from the venue before bump out can commence. Please make any necessary arrangements for your children in advance, as this regulation cannot be waived.
- The organiser will supply high visibility vests on a first come first served basis.
- It is advised that all exhibitors dismantle and pack up their stands before collecting cars and bringing them to the loading dock for bump out, as there is a time limit of 30 minutes only for loading vehicles.
- Alternatively, exhibitors can park in the MCEC carpark and transport small / hand held boxes from the hall directly to their vehicle instead of using the loading dock.
- If you are using Agility to freight your goods, they will provide you return labels during bump out.
- If you are NOT using Agility to freight your goods, you will need to provide your own return labels. Download Return Label template
- Any stock to be picked up by a third party or on Thursday 15 November (between 8 am - 10 am) is to be boxed up or placed on a pallet, labelled clearly with your return address and neatly placed in the centre of your stand. Please ensure the people collecting your goods know what hall and stand number your goods are located in. See Agility onsite for assistance.
- The Organiser, Stand Contractor and venue management accept no responsibility for goods left on the walls or poorly stacked on the floor or for damaged or lost property.
- Any rubbish is to be neatly packed up and placed in the middle of the aisle for cleaners to collect.
- Freight pickups can be made between 8 am - 10 am Thursday 15 November but your goods must be wrapped, clearly return addressed and left neatly in the centre of your stand.
- If you do require your freight to be picked up on Thursday 15 November, we recommend using Agility.
- All exhibitor freight must be removed by 10 am Thursday 15 November. If your courier has not arrived by this time, your goods will be transported offsite to the Agility Logistics warehouse. Agility will attempt to contact you before this action is taken however you are advised once your goods are shipped fees will apply for their release from storage.