The Fair Work Act 2009 is the third different industrial relations system industry has had to deal with in the last five years. The new union right of entry under this Act largely replicates the provisions in the previous Workplace…
This Sand & Stone special feature provides the Executive Summary to the An Unsustainable Future report. This major undertaking by the CMPA for the first time: Documents the real costs in both owner’s time and professional charges in obtaining a…
A golden age for our industry concluded recently with the peaceful passing of David Barro on the 24th June 2009. All associated with the CMPA pass on their condolences to the Barro family. A brief profile of this influential leader…
The CMPA is concerned that strategic construction material resources within the Urban Growth Boundary will be sterilised, costing the community billions of dollars in additional transport costs. Below is a summary of the letter to the Department of Primary Industries…
The CMPA recently provided comments to the Department of Planning & Community Development on their suggested changes to the Planning & Environment Act 1987. ROGER BUCKLEY, CMPA Executive Director provides a summary of the submission. CMPA Members are particularly concerned…
At the CMPA Annual General Meeting and Dinner, guests were entertained and networked with industry peers thanks to the generous support provided by the night’s sponsors. Following is a review of the AGM and Dinner by GAVIN MOREIRA , CMPA…
DALE THOMPSON from the Government’s Enterprise Connect program outlines how he can help plan out the future growth of your business. SINCE May 2008, Enterprise Connect has been quietly making a name for itself working with SMEs across a range…
The AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF STATISTICS has recently released the Consumer Price Index data for the June 2009 quarter. Following is a summary of the information. THE Consumer Price Index (CPI) is regarded as Australia’s key measure of inflation. It is…
The value of a quarry is underpinned by its geology. ROD STEPHENS of Stephens Valuation & Consultancy Pty Ltd provides information on the factors that impact on the value of construction material resources. IT is common to measure the extent…
DPI are currently conducting a review of the legislation that will regulate the extractive industry from 1 January 2010; the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 (MRSDA). CMPA membership provided strong feedback on this issue to DPI staff during the…