Specific comments It was proposed that the reference to the mining industry in the discussion paper should be amended to read the quarrying or extractives sector. There should be mention that one of the major reasons for the “high unemployment,…
PHILIP BREWIN of Nevett Ford Lawyers provides case studies on the consequences of contravening the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). Earlier this year, two cases heard in the Fair Work Commission demonstrated the cost to employers in dismissing employees in…
The main drivers behind continuing with the survey (which is in its fourth year) were to gain an understanding of the future direction of the industry, to establish Member priorities and to direct the Association’s resources accordingly. The response rate…
This year Komatsu is celebrating 50 years of providing Australia with quality earthmoving, mining, construction and utility equipment. During its time in Australia Komatsu has grown from a small distribution operation selling just a few dozen machines to a company…
DREW PHILLIPS, Managing Director and owner of Castella Quarries, provides an insight into the development of his family business and its future in the extractive industry. “Our mission is to provide high quality products that conform to VicRoads specifications,” a…
The 2015 CMPA Annual Dinner was held at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre in Wangaratta. JACINTA GALL, CMPA Administration Support Officer reviews a fantastic weekend. The weekend began with fifteen CMPA members participating in Down the Line and Skeet shooting…
GAVIN MOREIRA, CMPA Member Services Manager, provides a summary of the CMPA Annual Report. Chairperson’s Report – Garry Cranny Over the last year the CMPA has continued to represent and service the needs of Members by providing advice, advocacy in…
The CMPA has made a submission to the State Environment Protection Policy (Waters) Review which is given below. The State Government approval process for quarries is long, expensive and complex. No thought is given by Government to the impact of…
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA provides a brief outline of CMPA’s latest guideline. The CMPA held a workshop in February 2015 on “Safe Working Distances from Quarry Faces”. Out of that Workshop we are pleased to outline…
Member’s workshop and tour of William Adams, Clayton. GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager, CMPA reports on the successful workshop held at William Adams, Clayton. A Traffic Management Workshop was held on 7th May 2015 in Clayton at the site of…