At appoximately what date ?
In the past a venue has been chosen before a date. But I'd imagine anywhere between mid-year if things progressed fast to December, when the last event was held. Gatherings have usually been around October. Depends what city/town is chosen as to what date would suit best, due to climate and events happening.
For example it was mentioned Cairns would have a finance ministers meeting around the usual time, possibly increasing security, closing roads, increasing hotel costs etc. It would perhaps be too hot in December, as would Melbourne be too cold in July. If a date is chosen first, you're limited in what locations you would enjoy, but choosing a location first you then work out a date that suits the location.
Smaller regional cites like Newcastle, Ballina (Byron Bay) or Townsville (Magnetic Island) are another possiblty
They are too, but don't recall them being raised at the end of the last gatherings thread. I just picked the front runners. Bare in mind I can only list 10 poll choices and there's got to be easily more than that number of locations we could host a gathering.
is this like a big lets get together and drink lots?? sounds interesting...
Not completely. A usual weekend will consist of welcome drinks, followed by an affordable dinner. Activities the next day to showcase the chosen location, followed by drinks and dinner at somewhere less affordable, perhaps with special guests, giveaways, etc, and the next day perhaps a brunch or golf or more activities before people fly home. New and old are welcome to attend, and past gatherings have been a lot of fun, and rewarding in numerous ways.
I'm not against CNS, I'm just not sure.
