We are delighted that Lindsay Tanner has agreed to speak at our August lunch and look forward to hearing his views on a variety of matters.  He will be the first minister from the new Labor Government to address FEI.

The first Rudd Labor Budget was framed in turbulent economic times and is designed to put downward pressure on inflation as well as setting the Australian economy up for the longer term.  Lindsay Tanner will discuss the broader vision for the ways forward to meet Australia’s national challenges including investing in the future by establishing three new nation building funds.

Along with his Finance responsibilities, Lindsay Tanner is also Australia’s first Federal Minister for Deregulation and will discuss how reducing the burden of ineffective or unnecessary regulation will build Australia’s productive capacity and create a stronger economy. 

Please book now for this important event.  You are welcome to bring guests and colleagues.  Details are below.

We are grateful to Société Générale Corporate and Investment Banking for supporting FEI by sponsoring this lunch.

Date/time:       Tuesday 12 August 2008 (from 12.30pm - 2.00pm)

Venue:             Treasury Room, Intercontinental Hotel, Corner Phillip/Bridge Streets, Sydney

Prices:             FEI members              $85.00             Corporate tables (of ten) $850.00

Non-members             $95.00             (all prices inclusive of GST)

Booking:          The deadline for bookings / cancellations is 5pm Thursday 7 August 2008.  See below for details (the second page of this email will provide the form for making your booking).

Please diarise 16 September, the date of the next FEI lunch in Sydney at which Kokkong Chan of Egon Zehnder will speak.

Brief biography of Lindsay Tanner

Lindsay Tanner was appointed Minister for Finance and Deregulation in the new Labor government in December 2007.  He has represented the seat of Melbourne as MP since 1993 and while in opposition held several shadow ministries: Transport, Finance (twice), Consumer Affairs, Communications and Community Relationships.

Lindsay is a solicitor.  He was the electorate assistant to Senator BC Cooney in 1985-87 and the Assistant Secretary and then State Secretary of the Federated Clerks' Union (Vic) 1987-93.

Lindsay, who is 52, is an accomplished author, has a passion for reading and for playing the piano.  His books include: The politics of pollution: The last battle; Open Australia; and Crowded lives.  He studied Law and Arts at University of Melbourne, graduating with First Class Honours in Law, a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts.

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Lunch Booking Form and Tax Invoice (see note at foot)

Lindsay Tanner lunch, Sydney, Tuesday 12 August 2008

Bookings: Please book and pay by credit card using this form.  Complete the details below, sign, scan the form and email it as a PDF to admin@fei.org.au. Alternatively, fax it to 02 9238 6215, confirming by email that you have done so.  All bookings will be acknowledged by email.  We accept Mastercard, Visa and Amex.

Phone bookings: If you first book by phone, you must also complete this form and send it as above to give us a signed credit card authorisation.

Cheque payments and direct deposit: Mail your cheque with this form to FEI at the address above.  For companies wanting to pay for corporate bookings by direct deposit, email admin@fei.org.au for details.

Bookings and cancellations: The deadline for bookings and cancellations is 5pm Thursday 7 August 2008.  The full amount will be payable if FEI does not receive your cancellation by email, fax or letter by this date.

Dietary requirements: Advise by phone or on this form of any special dietary requirements.

FEI Sydney lunch contact: Catherine Kennedy admin@fei.org.au - Fax 02 9238 6215 - Ph 02 9238 6214.

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