IN THIS ISSUE From the President’s desk Dear Members,

ASP Conference will be held in Launceston at the Tasmanian Country Club from 2nd-5th July 2012; the deadline for registration is 25 June 2012. There is an excellent line-up of international and national speakers, an exciting free public event "Parasites and Marsupial Conservation " featuring Tassie Devils, and a special “Christmas-in-July ” themed conference dinner. As with previous conferences, support will be provided for ASP Student Members through the ASP Student Conference Travel Grant scheme. For those members who are considering bringing their family to Launceston local attractions of interest include trail rides o