The BGRA conducts quarterly forums for members around Australia. These forums offer a unique opportunity for bulky goods retailers to get together to share information and ideas, address current issues and promote the needs of the bulky goods industry to key industry stakeholders throughout Australia.

A typical agenda sees a closed sitting for BGRA retail members throughout the morning followed by an open luncheon and afternoon session for members and guests. This session features guest speakers such as state planning ministers and other key industry leaders.

Each forum is followed by a cocktail and networking session where bulky goods members, government representatives, guests and other industry representatives can share ideas and views in an informal setting over drinks and canapés.


2008 Forum Dates

Sydney, 20 November
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Speakers to be announced

Melbourne, 26 August
The Hon Justin Madden MLC, Victorian Minister for Planning
Prof Allan Fels AO, Dean, The Australia and New Zealand School of Government

Perth, 27 May
Western Australia shop trading hours
Richard Goyder, Managing Director and CEO, Wesfarmers Limited
The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Perth, Lisa Scaffidi

Auckland, 21 February
An insight into the bulky goods market in New Zealand, including economic, planning, retailing and development perspectives
Panelist discussion with
· Zoltan Moricz, Director, CB Richard Ellis Research & Consulting
· David Haines, Director, Haines Planning Consultants
· Ian Calderwood, Executive Chairman, Jonmer Projects Limited
· Bryce Barnett, Managing Director, KCL Property

BIS Shrapnel Australian Bulky Goods Market Report
Maria Lee, Senior Property Analyst, BIS Shrapnel


2007 Forums

Perth, 15 November
Insights with a retailer and bulky goods owner and developer:
Brett Blundy, BB Retail Capital
Housing economic assessment: Harley Dale, Housing Industry Association
A perspective on the market with a federal election around the corner:
Michael Heffernan, Austock

Sydney, 21 August
Land releases and infrastructure in NSW:
Angus Dawson, NSW Growth Centres Commission
Economic assessment: Bill Evans, Westpac Economics

Melbourne, 10 May
Speakers: The Hon. Justin Madden MLA, Victorian Minister for Planning: Victorian Planning Perspectives and Environmental Issues Richard Pratt, chairman, Visy Industries: Recycling and Climate Change

Perth, 15 February
The Bulky Goods Market and Planning in WA The Hon. Alannah McTiernan MLA, WA Minister for Planning and Infrastructure


Visit the media section for media releases and news articles relating to the forums.