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delegate handbook

the national final of the evatt trophy competition

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On behalf of UN Youth Australia, I would like to congratulate you on your selection for the National Final of the Evatt Trophy Competition 2012, to be th th held in Brisbane from the 9 -14 December. The Evatt Trophy Competition is named after H.V. Doc Evatt, the first Australian President of the United Nations General Assembly, and key drafter of the UN Declaration of Human Rights. Over the course of his life, Evatt served as Leader of the Opposition, Attorney-General, Minister for External (now Foreign) Affairs and Justice of the High Court of Australia. It is my earnest hope that throughout the competition you strive to emulate Docs passion, dedication and commitment in all that you do. The National Finals theme Conflict: Out of the Trenches aims to see you explore the enormous changes to the manner in which nations engage in conflict that have occurred since World War II. The Organising Committee is working hard to put together a truly exciting program, canvassing three sub-themes: Security In a Changing World, an examination on the impact of technology on the way humans wage war; The Human Face of Security, which will look at the causes and effects of refugees and Internally Displaced Peoples in conflict scenarios; and Securing Our Environment, which will explore conflicts which arise due to resource scarcity. You have all been selected because, in your divisional rounds, you displayed intelligence, diplomacy and a true passion for engaging in international relations concepts. For this, I congratulate you. The week you spend in Brisbane at the National Finals of this competition will be incredibly intense. I urge you to take part in debate with gusto, and to learn all you can from our incredible guest speakers. Importantly, I encourage you to make the most of the highly valuable resource this event will give you access to: a group of your peers who are engaged, intelligent and articulate, and who represent the future of our nation and world. It is my earnest hope that, while you debate with fervor, you also take the opportunity to build lasting friendships with the people you meet at Evatt 2012. In the final months leading up to the event, I wish you the very best of luck with your preparations for the competition. I am genuinely excited to meet every one of you, and to see the contributions you will make to the National Final of the 2012 Evatt Trophy Competition, both inside and outside the debate chamber. In solidarity,

Lily Bentley Competition Convenor 3 2012 Evatt Trophy Competition National Final

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from the chair of the evatt national final

Dear Delegates, Warmest congratulations on your selection to represent your school and your division at the National Final of the Evatt Trophy Competition. Your selection demonstrates that you are a talented diplomat, an exceptional researcher and a compelling speaker. You should be extraordinarily proud of your achievements thus far. The week of debates at the National Final of the Evatt Trophy Competition will no doubt test and extend you. The organising committee, together with the judging panel, have prepared a diverse array of resolution themes to demonstrate your insights into international affairs, critical thinking and problem solving abilities. We trust that you will find the standard of debate at the National Finals to be of the highest calibre. At the National Final, you will be judged by a panel of eight judges, with one impartial judging Chair. All judges have had extensive experience judging the Evatt Trophy Competition at both a divisional and national level (and many have participated in Model United Nations Debating internationally). In all, the judging panel will observe you in just short of twenty hours of debate, and deliberate upon your performance for more than twenty-four hours. In addition to this guide, you have been sent our explanation of the structure of the competition, a breakdown of the criteria that we will use in judging and hot tips from the judges themselves as to how you can have the best shot at taking home the coveted Evatt Trophy. At different times you will find the Evatt Trophy Competition National Finals challenging, rewarding, exciting, frustrating, interesting and (we hope) enjoyable. Though the Evatt Trophy is a competition, you should also treat it as a fantastic learning experience. I encourage you to go with an open mind, be ready to adjust your strategy and have your ideas tested and to act with honesty and integrity. Though only one team can leave with the Evatt Trophy, you all stand to leave with new friends, fresh ideas and a truckload of knowledge that you didnt have before. You have been given a unique opportunity to engage with some of the brightest debaters from around the country so throw yourself into it head first! Best of luck,

Tim Matthews Chair 2012 Evatt Trophy Competition National Final On behalf of the Evatt Trophy Competition Judging Panel

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welcome to brisbane!
AUSTRALIAS NEW WORLD CITY
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to Brisbane, capital city of sunny Queensland, for what will be an incredible week. Over the week you will explore both sides of the beautiful Brisbane River, around our city is built. You will debate in the modern campus of the Queensland University of Technology in the heart of the city, and stay at the suburban hub, the University of Queensland. the c ompet iti on. Please ensure you pack enough clothing to last you the entire event.

OUR ACCOMMODATION
We will be staying at Cromwell College, located on Walcott St, Saint Lucia. You will be housed in single-sex floors, in single rooms, with shared bathroom facilities.

Each delegate will be issued with a single key to their room and an access fob for common areas of the college for the THE WEATHER duration of the event. Keys/fobs cost $25 Brisbane in December is going to be to replace if lost. Should you lose your warm, there's no doubt about it! The average 3pm temperature for December is key/fob, you will be personally required to 27.1C, and the monthly mean maximum is pay the replacement fee. 25.5C. You might want to bring a light A map of the college is included below. cardigan for the evening, as it will reach Your rooms will be located in Dowling or not-so-chilly lows of around 21C. Hancock. Please also bring a good hat (not a baseball cap!) and some sunscreen. A water bottle will be provided to you.

STUDENT PARKING

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& WHAT TO PACK For debate, and other formal sessions of the competition, it is compulsory that you wear your school uniform. If stockings, blazers, or other heavy items usually compose a compulsory part of your uniform, you do not have to wear these throughout the competition. For arrival and departure days, as well as the evenings of the event, please wear comfortable, casual clothing. There is a requirement at our accommodation that footwear is worn at all times, so please bring a pair of thongs or sandals for wear around the grounds.
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TECHNOLOGY

All delegates will have access to power points, but not the Internet, at our accommodation. Should teams be selected for the Grand Final, Internet access will be provided the night before so that you may research your new country. We encourage delegates to bring their computers if they have them; we will make arrangements for delegates without computers but this is helped most if delegates who have them, bring them. Note, however, that delegates wi ll not ha ve ac cess t o pri nti ng, a nd t hat we str ict ly enfo rce a no sc reens pol icy in t he deba te c hambe rs th emselve s (thus phones, tablets, and computers cannot be taken into the chamber). Bringing your own printer is not permitted. However, you should bring lots of paper, pens, and appropriate additional stationary materials. Finally, we strongly encourage delegates to bring mobile phones with them, especially for the rare but not unknown case where delegates become separated from the group. Please note, however, that phones must be switched off for the duration of debates.
BRINGING PARENTS, TEACHERS

supporters to reside in the College accommodation or to accompany delegates to and from the debate venues. In addition, we draw your attention to the following provision of the Evatt rules: 77. Coaching of any kind by anyone must cease after the delegates arrival at the Evatt National Finals. Coaching during Evatt includes any verbal or written materials provided to a delegate that relate to the content of the debate, or the delegates past or prospective performance in an Evatt debate or other part of the simulation,

Please note that there is no good-faith exemption from this rule for people who are not facilitators and this rule is, in order to ensure fairness, strictly enforced. If you have any questions about this or any other rule of the competition, we encourage you to contact your Head of Delegation.

& FRIENDS

In general, we do not encourage the attendance of your parents, guardians, teachers, or friends (unless theyre your debate partner!). Please rest assured that our facilitators are rigorously trained, highly qualified, and completely capable of looking after you for the duration of the week! All debate sessions are open to the public and your supporters are able to watch you if they desire. However, it is the nature of Evatt debate to take place primarily behind the scenes, and thus formal spectatorship is often quite unsatisfying. We are very happy to take photos or videos of your students if you request it. However, if your supporters would like to attend the debate live, then they may attend all debate sessions. If they are from out of town they will need to make their own accommodation and transportation arrangements. In particular, we cannot permit

& DRINK All transportation and meals are provided as part of the conference fee; theres no need to bring your own food or drink! If you have special dietary requirements that you did not indicate on the registration form, please contact the Convenor immediately at evatt2012@[Link] so we can be sure to accommodate them.
FOOD

Please be aware that the Evatt National Finals 2012 are a drug a nd a lco hol free a cti vity . Delegates who bring or consume alcohol or drugs at any point in the competition risk being disqualified and sent home at their own/their parents/guardians expense. If you have any questions about our drug and alcohol policies, please contact the Head of Welfare, Harry Midalia, at vpoperations@[Link].

daily itinerary
Time 11.30am Location Junior Common Room (JCR) Dining Hall Cromwell College UQ Campus Cromwell College Dining Hall JCR JCR JCR The Chapel Cromwell College Cromwell College Activity Delegate Registration Opens

Sunday December 9th

12.15pm 1.45pm 2.30pm

4.45pm 5.30pm 6.30pm 7.15pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm

Lunch Registration Continues THE AMAZING RACE + Afternoon Tea Free Time Dinner Informal Opening Judges Briefing Get to Know You! Priest of the Parish Free Time Lights Out

Monday December 10th Time 7.00am 7.45am 8.00am 9.00am 9.45am Location Dining Hall Dining Hall Chancellors Place QUT Science & Engineering Centre: Kindler Theatre QUT SEC: Kindler Theatre Activity Breakfast Morning Briefing BUSES DEPART Official Opening: Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley, The Governor of Queensland Keynote Address: Professor Gareth Evans Morning Tea On Diplomacy: Caitlin Byrne Lunch Debate Session One

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4.30pm 4.40pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.15pm 9.00pm

QUT SEC Foyer QUT SEC: Kindler Theatre QUT SEC Foyer Blue: The Forum White: P505 QUT SEC Foyer Blue: P505 White: The Forum QUT Cnr George/Alice Streets Cromwell College The Green West End/Southbank Cromwell College

Afternoon Tea Debate Session Two

Move out towards buses BUSES DEPART Get ready for Mix-Up Dinners Meet and depart for public transport Mix-Up Dinners: See guide Return to college 7

Tuesday December 11th Time 7.00am 7.45am 8.00am 8.45am 9.30am 9.45am 10.00am 11.15am 11.30am 11.45am 12.00pm 1.15pm 1.30pm 2.15pm 2.30pm 3.45pm 4.00pm 4.15pm 4.45pm 4.50pm 5.30pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 10.00pm Location Dining Hall Dining Hall Chancellors Place QUT Science & Engineering Centre: P512 QUT SEC/157 Ann St QUT SEC: P505/The Forum 157 Ann St QUT SEC Foyer King George Square QUT SEC: P505/The Forum 157 Ann St QUT SEC Foyer 157 Ann St QUT SEC: P505/The Forum 157 Ann St QUT Kidney Lawn 157 Ann St/QUT Kidney Lawn QUT Campus Cnr George/Alice Streets Cnr George/Alice Streets Dining Hall Cromwell College JCR Cromwell College Activity Breakfast Morning Briefing BUSES DEPART Andrew Bartlett: Refugee Rights in an Australian Context White Chamber walks to 157 Ann St Blue: Debate Session Three White: Debate Session Three Blue: Morning Tea White: Morning Tea Blue: Debate Session Four White: Debate Session Four Blue: Lunch White: Lunch Blue: Debate Session Five White: Debate Session Five Blue: Afternoon Tea White: Eat + Walk to QUT Tour from Student Ambassadors Board buses BUSES DEPART Dinner Free Time Games Night! Lights Out

Wednesday December 12th Time 7.00am 7.45am 8.00am 9.00am 10.30am 10.45 am 11.00am 11.15 am 12.30/12.45pm 2.00pm/2.15pm 3.45 pm 4.30pm 5.00pm Location Dining Hall Dining Hall Activity Breakfast Morning Briefing/Move to busses Chancellors Place BUSES DEPART QUT SEC: P512 Securing Our Resources: Q&A QUT Foyer Morning Tea QUT Foyer Blue: Start walking to debate venue (walk and eat) White: Morning Tea QUTSEC: P505/The Forum White: Debate Session Six 157 Ann Blue: Debate Session Six QUT SEC Foyer/King White: Lunch/ Blue: Lunch George Square QUT SEC: P505/The White: Debate Session Seven/ Forum . /157 Ann St Blue: Debate Session Seven 157 Ann Board Bus The Green (back at Afternoon Tea college) Oval Sportsball!

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Dining Hall Dining Hall JCR/Chapel

Cromwell College

Dinner Grand Final announcement JCC: Briefing and Prep for JCC/Grand Final: Country Allocation and Prep Lights Out

Thursday December 13th Time 7.00am 7.45am 8.00am 9:00am Location Dining Hall Dining Hall Chancellors Place Parliament House/P506506A Parliament House/P506506A Parliament House/P506506A Cromwell College Chancellors Place Rydges Rydges Cromwell College Activity Breakfast Morning Briefing/Move to busses BUSES DEPART GF: Resolution One/JCC: Session One Morning Tea GF: Resolution Two/JCC: Session Two Lunch GF: Resolution Three/JCC: Dels to watch GF or relax in Botanical Gardens Bus boarding back to College Getting ready for Final Dinner Board Bus Closing drinks and Final Dinner/Announcement of prizes/Dancing Board busses back to college Arrive back at college

10.30am 11.00 am 1.45pm 2.45pm

4.45pm 5.30pm 6.00 pm 6.30 pm 11.30pm 12.00am

Thursday December 13th Time Location Activity

7.00am 7.45am
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Dining Hall Dining Hall

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Breakfast Morning Briefing/Move to busses BUSES DEPART Delegates depart

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activity breakdown
AMAZING RACE

Arrival day is no excuse for sitting still! A mad race around UQ campus with checkpoints, challenges and tasks along the way will ensure that the true competitors rise to the top! Loose, comfortable clothes and shoes are a must for this activity preferably, clothes that you arent very attached to! Things might get messy!
MIX-UP DINNERS

Its not all work and no play at Evatt 2012! In groups from all divisions, you will head out for dinner in Brisbanes West End and Southbank area. Cultural experiences will abound as you sample either Thai, Indian, Malaysian, Eritrean or Italian food for the evening. Take this time to forget about debate and get to know the other great delegates at the competition.

& MOVIE SCREENING What does it sound like? Prepare to be thoroughly thrashed by your facilitators in Scrabble, Scattergories, MouseTrap and (if youre lucky) 500. Well also have a movie showing for those who feel like tuning out for a while. Make the most of this down-time, as its a rare occurrence!
BOARD GAME NIGHT SPORTSBALL!

After three long days of debate, its time to get outside and enjoy the Queensland sunshine! Whether its soccer, netball or Frisbee, theres a game for you this afternoon.
PREPARATION FOR NEXT DAY

Those teams who are selected for the grand final will be allocated a new country, and be given time for research. Those teams not participating in the grand final will be participating in a high-risk, realtime crisis simulation.
FINAL DINNER!

Does it really need explaining? Looking out over the lights of the Brisbane River, this is going to be an amazing night, with speeches, announcements, and a lot of trashy pop music. Get keen.

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speakers

PROFESSOR THE HONOURABLE GARETH EVANS AC, QC

Gareth Evans is an international policymaker and former Australian politician. An academic lawyer and barrister by profession, he served as a Cabinet Minister in the Hawke and Keating governments in various roles, most prominently, from 1988 to 1996, as Foreign Minister. After leaving politics, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of the Brussels-based International Crisis Group from 2000 to 2009. He has served on a number of major international commissions and panels, including as co-chair of the International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty and International Commission on Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament. Evans has been widely acknowledged as playing a crucial role in initiating, and advocating the international acceptance of, the Responsibility to Protect (R2P), first as Co-Chair of the International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty, and subsequently as a member of the UN Secretary-Generals High Level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change, Co-Chair of the Advisory Board of the Global Centre on the Responsibility to Protect. He is the author of The Responsibility to Protect: Ending Mass Atrocity Crimes Once and For All. He has made innumerable speeches and presentations on the issue, including in July 2009 participating at the United Nations General Assembly in an interactive dialogue with Noam Chomsky.

HER EXCELLENCY MS PENELOPE WENSLEY AC, 25TH GOVERNOR OF QUEENSLAND

Penelope Wensley was born in Toowoomba and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree with First Class Honours at the University of Queensland in 1967. In 1968, Ms Wensley joined the Australian Foreign service and pursued a highly distinguished career as a diplomat, representing Australia in a wide range of overseas posts and senior policy positions until 2008, when she became Queensland's twenty-fifth Governor. Among her prestigious diplomatic appointments, she served as Australia's Ambassador to the United Nations for seven years, in both Geneva and New York, as Ambassador for the Environment, High Commissioner to India and Ambassador to France. She has been awarded honorary Doctorates by The University of Queensland, Griffith University and the Queensland University of Technology. In 1994, The University of Queensland named her as the first woman Alumnus of the year. In 2001, Penelope was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO), for her distinguished contributions to Australia's international relations. On Australia Day 2011 she was appointed a Companion (AC) in the General Division of the Order of Australia "For eminent contribution to the people of Queensland, and to Australia's international relations through senior diplomatic representational roles and as a key contributor to initiatives of the United Nations".

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DR RUSSELL TROOD
Dr Russell Trood is the Special Envoy of the Prime Minister of Australia for Eastern Europe and an Adjunct Professor in the Defence and Security Program, US Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. He recently completed a term as a Liberal Senator for Queensland in the Australian Parliament. While serving in the Senate, Dr Trood served terms as Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade and as a member of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, among others. Dr Trood holds a PhD in international relations from Dalhousie University in Canada. Prior to his election to the Senate in 2004, he was Associate Professor of International Relations at Griffith University. He has also been a Visiting Fellow at the Lowy Institute for International Policy and is currently a member of the Council of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. He is also the current National President of the United Nations Association of Australia.

ANDREW BARTLETT
Andrew Bartlett represented Queensland as an Australian Democrats member of the Senate from 1997 to 2008. He was the leader of the Democrats from 2002 to 2004, and deputy leader from 2004 to 2008. A consistent and vocal campaigner for refugees and asylum seekers, Bartlett is the only Australian parliamentarian to have visited every refugee detention centre in Australia, as well as those on Christmas Island and Nauru, where he has been four times to meet with detainees. More recently, Andrew contested the lower house seat of Brisbane at the 2010 federal election as a candidate for the Australian Greens. Bartlett came third in the seat, gaining 21.3% of the vote with just over a 10% swing to the Greens. This was the only seat other than the seat of Melbourne where the Greens gained a swing higher than 10%. Currently, Andrew writes a blog, found at [Link], and announces for local radio station 4ZZZ.

DR CAITLIN BYRNE
Caitlin Byrne is an Assistant Professor of International Relations at Bond University where she teaches courses in global statecraft, EastWest diplomacy and Australian foreign policy. She began her professional career with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). From 1994-2001, Caitlin was engaged in roles encompassing legal and foreign policy, diplomatic and consular representation, and service delivery. Highlights included appointments as Second Secretary (political) and Consul to the Australian Embassy in Mexico City, and subsequently as State Manager for the Queensland Passports Office. In 2001, Caitlin left DFAT to expand her career interests in social policy projects and reform agendas, with domestic and international policy implications.

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR CLEVO WILSON

Clevo is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Queensland University of Technology. His areas of expertise include environmental, ecological and agricultural economics. He has held teaching positions at many institutions, including UQ, QUT, the University of St Andrews, in Scotland, and the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka. Clevo also has a strong research portfolio and has published or has forthcoming papers in several international journals including Ecological Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics, and Environmental Economics and Policy Studies and Tourism Economics.

MR GERALD MILES
Gerald Miles is The Nature Conservancys (TNC) Regional Director for External Affairs and Policy Asia Pacific based in Brisbane. He has worked in the mining industry, urban planning, government policy and development assistance within Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and globally. He was responsible for the Pacific Island preparations for the Earth Summit in 1992 and the World Summit on Sustainable Development in 2002; was an architect of the Global Programme for the Sustainable Development of Islands; advised the Indonesia, Philippines and Pacific Constituency of the Global Environment Facility Council and is actively involved in the negotiation of the United Nations Conventions on climate change and biological diversity. In 2005 he completed the Sustainable Financing Options for Palaus Protected Areas Network that led to new political commitments to conservation across Micronesia. He received the Conservancys Outstanding Performance Award (2007) for his role in inspiring political support for conservation at regional and global scales the Micronesia Challenge has led to similar commitments by heads of Government in the Caribbean, and through the Coral Triangle Initiative. His work to build a broader constituency for conservation led to the establishment of the Global Islands Partnership that is now hosted by the World Conservation Union (IUCN).

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CAROL BOND
Carol is currently completing her PhD in the area of mining company-community relations and conflict management. Her research interests include: grievance resolution, human rights, and discovering opportunities to proactively reduce conflict between stakeholders with differing worldviews. Carol has a Master of International Studies (Adv) in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from the University of Queensland; a Master of Theological Ethics from Yale University Divinity School; and a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Religion from Carleton College (USA). Carol is also a Research Technician for CSRM. She began work at CSRM in 2008 as a summer scholar on a collaborative project between CSRM and Harvard Kennedy Schools CSRI. The research focused on how international mining companies respond, internally, to grievances when they arise at the site level. Since then, Carol has worked in the area of Water, Mining and Human Rights to investigate discourses that might be practically applied at the site level by extractives companies. She has four years experience conducting interviews for social impact assessments and grievance mechanism evaluation for mining operations in Australia and South America.

CARLY STEPHAN
Carly has had several years experience managing and working on development projects in the Asia-Pacific region, in areas including governance and leadership and resource sector community development. Carly currently manages FDC projects within the governance and gender arena, with a focus on the Pacific region. Carly has previously had experience as a project coordinator for programs ranging from environmental sustainability to law and justice. Carly combines her project management background with extensive researching and teaching experience in the areas of: governance, refugees and security, teaching methods and international development success and efficacy. She speaks Bahasa Indonesia at an intermediate level and holds a double degree in Political Science and International Business, a first class honours degree in International Relations (University of Queensland) and a Masters of Development Studies (University of Sydney).

FIONA SIMPSON MP
Fiona was elected to the position of Speaker in the 54th Parliament of Queensland in March 2012, making her the Parliaments first female Speaker in its 150 years. In 1992, Fiona won the newly created seat of Maroochydore at which time she was the youngest woman elected to the Queensland Parliament. During her time in office she has served in shadow portfolios such as health, transport, main roads, tourism, women, communities and housing, and has post graduate management qualifications. In addition to a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese language, Journalism and Government, she has a Masters in Organizational Leadership, a graduate diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has undertaken an executive leadership course with John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. Before entering parliament, she was an award-winning journalist (Dalgetys Excellence in Rural Journalism Award).

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our sponsors

ACADEMIC PARTNER: THE QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Situated in the Situated in the heart of Brisbane city, the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a leading Australian university with over 40,000 students. Industry representatives and professionals contribute to our course development, adding a practical perspective to theoretical education. Strong links with business ensure our degrees respond to changing employer demands and reinforce our reputation as a university for the real world. More than 6000 bachelor-degree students graduate from QUT each year, and QUT continues to outperform Queensland and Australian average rates for graduate employment. With expert lecturers and opportunities for work experience in our relevant and practical courses, QUT will ensure you are well equipped for your career in Australia and overseas.

THE EVATT FOUNDATION

The Evatt Foundation was established in 1979 as a memorial to Dr Herbert Vere Evatt with the aim of advancing the ideals of the labour movement, such as equality, participation, social justice and human rights. For more than 30 years, the Foundation has been helping to promote these ideals through research, publications, public discussion and debate.

WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK:

The Queensland Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services. The Office of the Speaker, Queensland Parliament. Clayfield Fruit Market. Teresa Gambaro MP.

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the organising committee

COMPETITION CONVENOR: LILY BENTLEY CHIEF OF STAFF: DAMIAN MAHER
Lilys involvement with UN Youth (then UNYA) began in 2008, when she attended National Conference in Hobart. Since then, she hasnt looked back, convening the Townsville Youth Forum, serving on UN Youth Queenslands divisional executive in 2009, and acting as a member of the National Conference 2009 Organising Committee. Through these experiences, she quickly realised that creating incredible opportunities for delegates was something she loved to do. Following her term on UN Youth Australias National Executive in 2010-2011, she has spent the last 18 months putting together this event. She hopes you enjoy it. When she isnt creating spreadsheets, Lily studies science and Spanish , and works in Animal Behaviour for the RSPCA. Damian Maher is the Chief of Staff and Second In Charge of this years National Evatt Trophy Competition. He is studying Economics and Law at the University of Queensland and was half of the winning team at the 2011 National Evatt Trophy Competition, held in Hobart. Damian remembers his own Evatt as an amazing experience and has worked hard with Lily and the OC to ensure the 2012 event is just as, if not more, amazing. In July this year Damian walked the Kokoda Track. He also enjoys being consistently more fashionable than Lily.

OC MEMBER: PAT MCKINLAY

Pat has been involved in UN Youth since 2011, and didnt write a bio, so Lily did it instead. Pat was born and raised on the moon, which has given him an interesting perspective on Earth politics. He is studying Science/ Economics at UQ. His middle name is Juan, and he loves it if you call him that. He also enjoys eating pie.

GO-TO GUY/GAL: JAMES CUMMINS & BETH PHILIPSON

While masquerading as Queensland Head of Delegation, and Queensland Vice-President (Education), James is actually busy being a huge asset to the Evatt OC. James studies Arts (Journalism) and is really good at the internet. Beth Philipson was poached back into UN Youth when Lily asked for help to make a conference. Beth has been absolutely invaluable to putting together an awesome speaker panel, and she brings the added bonus of generally being lovely. Though she cant be on the ground at Evatt, her contribution has been enormous.

OC MEMBER: JOSH APPLETON-MILES

Josh Appleton-Miles is the current Education Officer for UN Youth Queensland and is extremely excited to be part of Evatt 2012. Being on the OC has been really enjoyable and he cant wait to see the results of all their hard work. Josh has recently embarked on a four-year journey of left and right brain strain in Bachelors of Science/Arts majoring in Biomedical Science, International Relations and German. Ja!

welfare information

WELFARE AT EVATT 2012

The health and safety of all participants at the Evatt Trophy is our highest priority. UN Youth Australia Inc. has, for this purpose, a comprehensive Welfare Policy available at [Link] for your perusal. Its key provisions are: That the Evatt Trophy is a dru g and a lc oho l free activity, That all participants are required to treat their fellow participants with dignity and respect, That all participants have the right to participate fully in the Evatt Trophy without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, and sexuality, That UN Youth Australia has the right to discipline participants for violating the above principles, up to and including disqualifying them from Evatt and sending them home at their own or their parents/guardians expense. In order to attend Evatt, UNYA requires that all delegates and facilitators: 1. Consent to Conditions of Participation that include adherence to the Welfare Policy, which you have already done by registering, 2. Consent to our administration of first aid by qualified facilitators in the case of emergency (part of the Code of Conduct), 3. Provide us with all pertinent medical details, including details of necessary medication, so we can ensure the health and safety of all participants throughout the activity. All medical and other details will be held in the strictest confidence, viewed only by the Evatt Trophy Welfare Team, and destroyed following the conclusion of the activity. Most of our facilitators have both first aid and mental health first aid training. In addition, there are four official Welfare Officers with advanced first aid training who have specific responsibility throughout the week to address any health and safety issues that may arise. It is also UN Youth Australia policy to contact the parents/guardians of any delegate immediately upon any medical situation arising concerning that delegate. The Head of Welfare, Harry Midalia, will oversee welfare matters at the Evatt Trophy National Finals 2012. Harry can be contacted via email at vpoperations@[Link] or by phone at 0419 600 045 and would be happy to talk to you about any details relating to your health and safety or that of your child. In addition, the Welfare Arbitrator, a senior member appointed by our Welfare Arbitration Committee, enforces the Welfare Policy and conducts any disciplinary hearings that may arise from its breach. The Welfare Arbitrator for Evatt 2012 is Alec Webley. If you have any questions or concerns about the Welfare Policy, feel free to contact him by phone at 0418 995 412 or via email at [Link]@[Link].

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important contacts

CONVENOR:
Lily Bentley: evatt2012@[Link] 0408 762 567

CHIEF OF STAFF:
Damian Maher: [Link]@[Link] 0435 804 752

HEAD OF WELFARE:
Harry Midalia: vpoperations@[Link] 0419 600 045

UN YOUTH AUSTRALIA NATIONAL PRESIDENT:

Paddy McCann: president@[Link] 0431 717 745

DIVISIONAL HEADS OF DELEGATION:

ACT: James Gillard actmembership@[Link] 0450 704 804 NSW: Tash Rubie nswconferences@[Link] 0404 103 583 NT: Tom Spedding ntpres@[Link] 0409 301 170 QLD: James Cummins qldvped@[Link] 0411 439 878 SA: John Vaughan-Williams saadmin@[Link] 0431 289 950 TAS: Campbell Nicol [Link]@[Link] 0419 763 723 VIC: Mark James [Link]@[Link] 0438 331 291 WA: Julia Crandell wapres@[Link] 0410 962 718 If you have any questions in the lead up to the event, please be in contact with your divisional Head of Delegation first. If they are unable to answer your query, they will be in contact with Convenor Lily Bentley. Should you have to urgently contact your son or daughter while they are away, please contact their HoD, as your son or daughter will have their mobile phone turned off during debate. For questions about the judging process feel free to contact Chair Tim Matthews on evattchair@[Link].

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