Victoria’s population is projected to reach 10 million by 2051, driving increased demand for new homes, schools, hospitals, roads and renewable energy infrastructure. Meeting this growth will depend on a secure, long-term supply of hard rock and sand. To protect…
With rumours circulating even before it was delivered, the 2026 Federal Budget delivered some of the biggest tax changes and measures for more than 25 years. From reforming negative gearing to changes to Trust taxation and instant tax write off…
Dr Elizabeth Gibson received a briefing from Resources Victoria on the implementation of the Quarry Rehabilitation Bonds Review Panel Final Report and Recommendations on19 May 2026. Panel Report Recommendations Recommendation 1Replace the existing rehabilitation bond system with a risk-based pooled…
From Resources Victoria compliance inspectors Progressive rehabilitation is not a new idea. But we still visit sites where it’s a challenge for operators to get it right. In simple terms, ‘progressive rehabilitation’ means restoring parts of a quarry as extraction…
The CMPA hosted a webinar, Quarry Audit Program, on Thursday 26 February 2026 with presenter, Dr Sven Scheppokat, Lead Engineer, Quarry Materials, Assets and Engineering at the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP). The webinar outlined the process for: Source…
Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM) is currently the only available mechanism under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) that can provide operators with tailored work and rest hours. Fatigue management exemptions (permits and notices) allow operators and drivers to use alternative…
On 18 February 2026, Matt Vincent, CEO, Resources Victoria and Erin Letovsky, Regional Director, Loddon Mallee, DEECA, joined the CMPA Management Committee in Kilmore to discuss challenges and opportunities around the Native Vegetation Removal Regulations 2017. With robust discussion and…
The IRG meets quarterly throughout the year and is a mechanism for receiving relevant updates from Resources Victoria and, also for industry associations to provide feedback. Attendees included Resources Victoria officers and representatives from CMPA, CCAA, MCA, AMEC, PMAV and…
Dr Elizabeth Gibson, General Manager CMPA, provides an update on the Resources Victoria Statistical Report. Resources Victoria (RV) recently released (December 2025) the 2024/25 Annual Statistical Report A downturn for 2024/25 in annual construction material tonnages has occurred. This is…
A minor variation refers to a change in any part of an approved work plan that does not significantly increase risk to: The environment The public Land Property Infrastructure A minor variation enables an operator to implement small changes to…