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SUMMARY:ANZFSS WA - Western Australian Forensic Science Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:Following a highly successful event in 2024\, the Western Australian Forensic Science Forum is back in 2026 showcasing a full-day scientific program of research and practice in Western Australian forensic science. \nDate: Friday 23 October 2026 \nTime: 8.15am – 5pm (Arrival from 8.15am for prompt 8.45am start) \nVenue: The Rise Function Centre\, 28 Eighth Avenue\, Maylands 6051 \nRegistration (includes morning tea\, lunch and sundowner): \nANZFSS Member $25 \nANZFSS Student Member $15 \nGeneral Non-Member $40 \nStudent Non-Member $25 \nFor catering purposes\, please register by 14 October. \n  \nPlease note that due to content\, this event may not be suitable for those under the age of 18 years. Discretion is advised.
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/anzfss-wa-western-australian-forensic-science-forum-2026/
LOCATION:The RISE Function Centre\, 28 Eighth Avenue\, Maylands\, Western Australia\, 6051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Western Australia
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SUMMARY:Blast from the Past - Bomb Technicians Short 150 Year History of QLD Explosive Incidents and Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The ANZFSS Queensland Branch is pleased to welcome Sergeant Mick Gardiner to present our October seminar and Annual General Meeting. \nSergeant Mick Gardiner\, Senior Police Bomb Technician will outline how bomb response has changed over the years\, drawing from his 30 years’ experience in the EORT. He will also offer you a look at some of the most interesting and sometimes unbelievable bomb incidents that have occurred over the last 150 years\, a history maybe you never knew existed. \nFeatured Speaker: Sergeant Mick Gardiner \nJoining the EORT part-time in 1995 as a Police Bomb Search and Identification Officer\, then a Police Bomb Technician in 1998. He became the 10th ever full-time EORT member in 1999. He has responded personally to almost every major bomb related incident that has occurred in Queensland over this\, including most of the more recent incidents presented in his book. In 2026 he became the first QPS Bomb Technician to be recognised by the Supreme Court as a subject matter expert\, giving professional opinion evidence in relation to charges of preparations for a terrorism act. Long-term member of the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI)\, a member of the US Bomb Technician Association (USBTA)\, and in 2026 he was honoured to be made a founding member of the International Guild of Master Bomb Technicians (IGMBT). Mick authored the book “Blast from the Past: A Bomb Technician’s short 150-year history of Queensland explosive incidents”\, where 100% of the profits from book sales go direct to Qld Police Legacy in support of their amazing work. \nAGM Details: \nThe evening will begin with the Annual General Meeting at 6:00 pm\, before the presentation begins at 6:30 pm. Light refreshments will be provided at the conclusion of the event. \nNomitations to join the comittee should be submitted by the 13th of November to qldbranch@anzfss.org. Forms can be accessed here: QLD Branch Nomination Form
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/blast-from-the-past-bomb-technicians-short-150-year-history-of-qld-explosive-incidents-and-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, 39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, Brisbane\, 4108\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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SUMMARY:ANZFSS 2026 Annual General Meeting and Mini Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society invites members to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting and Mini Symposium in Hobart. \nDate: Thursday\, 19 November 2026\nTime: 5:30 pm arrival\, with dinner commencing at 6:00 pm\nLocation: Vibe Hotel Hobart\, 36 Argyle Street\, Hobart\, Tasmania \nThe evening will bring ANZFSS members together for the Society’s Annual General Meeting\, followed by dinner and a Mini Symposium showcasing the work of students and early career forensic professionals from branches across Australia and New Zealand. \nIt will be a valuable opportunity to support emerging forensic scientists\, hear about work taking place across the Society\, and catch up with colleagues from around Australia and New Zealand. \nRSVP now\nFinal ticket pricing for the three-course dinner and Mini Symposium is currently being confirmed. \nMembers who are interested in attending are encouraged to register their interest now using the RSVP ticket option below. \nThere is no payment required at this stage. Everyone who submits an RSVP will be contacted as soon as ticket prices are confirmed and will receive a direct link to complete their booking. \nPlease RSVP as early as possible to help us estimate attendance and catering requirements. You only need to click the Finish button once for the RSVP email to arrive in your inbox. Please remember to check your email spam folder in case it gets auto-directed in there. \nAGM documents\nThe agenda and minutes from the 2025 Annual General Meeting are available here. \nFurther information\, including confirmed ticket pricing and the formal registration link\, will be provided shortly. \nWe look forward to welcoming members to Hobart. \nANZFSS Executive
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/anzfss-2026-annual-general-meeting-and-mini-symposium/
LOCATION:Vibe Hotel Hobart\, 36 Argyle Street\, Hobart\, Tasmania\, 7000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasmania
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SUMMARY:Death Investigation Across Borders - ANZFSS SA November Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For our final meeting of the year\, the ANZFSS SA Branch welcomes Dr Marianne Tiemensma. \nMarianne’s presentation will consist of a brief overview of Forensic Pathology practices in the different jurisdictions she has worked in\, with a focus on some interesting cases and challenges in death investigation in the Northern Territory.   \nMarianne is a specialist forensic pathologist who joined Forensic Science South Australia in September 2024.  She studied medicine in Pretoria (South Africa) and completed her studies and training in Forensic Pathology at Tygerberg Hospital\, in Cape Town\, affiliated with the University of Stellenbosch; the facility is one of the largest and busiest medico-legal facilities in South Africa.  \nAfter completing her training and obtaining specialist qualifications in 2010\, Marianne continued to work in Cape Town (with a stint in Clinical Forensic Medicine) until 2017 when she relocated to Darwin\, Northern Territory. She obtained Australian specialist qualifications in 2019.  Marianne worked in a small team in the Northern Territory for 7 years providing forensic pathology services across the vast Territory\, based in Darwin\, with a satellite facility in Alice Springs.  She has been privileged to have been exposed to a wide range of traumatic and natural pathology having worked in different countries and jurisdictions.  Marianne love’s her job and the interactions with various role players (mortuary technicians\, clinicians\, coroner\, police and other investigators). \nThis presentation will be held at the Flinders University\, City Campus on Thursday November 19 2026. 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm start. We hope to see you there.
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/anzfss_sa_november_2026/
LOCATION:Flinders University\, Festival Plaza\, Adelaide\, Station Road\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:South Australia
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SUMMARY:ANZFSS NSW End of Year Event Barefoot Bowls & BBQ
DESCRIPTION:👣🤾🏻⚫🍻Friday 27 November | From 5:30 pm | Erskineville Bowling Club \n\nCome and celebrate the end of another year with the ANZFSS NSW Branch! \nJoin us for a relaxed evening of barefoot bowls\, BBQ\, drinks and good company at Erskineville Bowling Club. It’s a chance to step away from work\, catch up with friends and colleagues\, meet other members of the forensic science community and wrap up the year together. \nAnd yes\, despite the name\, socks are absolutely allowed for those opposed to bare feet! 🧦 \n🌿 The evening\nWe’ll kick things off from 5:30 pm with barefoot bowls. Don’t stress if you can’t escape work right on time. There’s no strict start\, so simply join us when you can. \nBowls will run until approximately 7:15 pm\, followed by a BBQ and drinks. \nNo bowls experience required. This is very much a casual\, social evening! \n🍖 BBQ\nEach guest will receive: \n\nMouth-watering steak\n2 beef sausages\nMarinated chicken skewer\nFreshly made salads\nFresh bread roll\n\nVegetarian and vegan options are also available\, including: \n\n3 falafels\nVegan patty\nFreshly made salads\nFresh bread roll\n\n🍻 Tickets\nTickets include barefoot bowls\, BBQ and drinks from the bar tab. \n\nANZFSS Members: $50\nANZFSS Student Members: $45\nNon-members: $60\n\n📅 Please purchase your ticket by Monday 23 November to secure your place.\n📍 Event details\nDate: Friday 27 November\nTime: From 5:30 pm\nVenue: Erskineville Bowling Club\nDress: Casual\, with bare feet or socks for bowls! \nWhether you’re coming for the bowls\, the BBQ\, the drinks or just a good catch-up\, we’d love to see you there. \nCome along\, bring your competitive spirit (or don’t!) and help us celebrate the end of the year with the ANZFSS NSW community. 🎉
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/anzfss-nsw-end-of-year-event-barefoot-bowls-bbq/
LOCATION:Erskineville Bowling Club\, 1 Fox Ave\, Erskineville NSW 2043
CATEGORIES:New South Wales
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