Hi AlanLisa...thanks for your reply, good to speak to others in the same boat.. Can you let me know the website he booked the vetasses through please? I will get him to book it asap...If thats all the skilled shortage talk about then your right its not worth the trip... The Trade event you mentioned definatly looks worth a visit, he is going to an Expo this Saturday in London http://www.expo-australia.com/purchase.aspx?expoid=74 If I find anymore information I will let you know