Clearly identifying the cost in terms of time and dollars of a Work Authority application is something that is not widely done, however a number of sites have volunteered to do just that with the CMPA, as reported by SARAH…
Weed management is now an essential component of quarry management with Work Authority holders having specific requirements under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994. Th e following article looks at how sites can prevent the transfer of weeds on…
Understanding how the Native Vegetation Management Framework applies to the earth resources industry is a challenge at the best of times. In recognition of this DPI – Minerals & Petroleum are working with the DSE and industry to develop guidelines…
With Federal Government changes occurring in the area of industrial relations, the Quarry Industry (Victoria) Award has been earmarked to be modernised, reports SARAH ANDREW, CMPA Project Manager. WHAT IS AWARD MODERNISATION? Award modernisation involves the creation of a system…
Used oil, or ‘sump oil’ as it is sometimes called, should not be thrown away. Although it gets dirty, used oil can be cleaned of contaminants so it can be recycled again and again. Th e following article from the…
Understanding the time it takes for a Work Authority to be approved is an important business tool. SARAH ANDREW, CMPA Project Manager reports. WORK Authority application and variation time frames have continued to increase keeping with the trend of the…
At the CMPA Annual General Meeting and Dinner, attendees were entertained and networked with industry peers thanks to the generous support given by the night’s sponsors. Following is a review of the AGM & Dinner covered by BRIONY ROWLEY, CMPA…
Have we sufficient margin over our cost base and the correct business models in place to withstand a significant market downturn? RON KERR, Honorary CEO of the CMPA reports OVER the last ten years, we have witnessed unprecedented and continual…
Supporting the CMPA’s submission, the VLPA provided the following submission to the DPI in relation to their consultation paper released on August 14. Merging the quarrying and mining legislation presents a number of issues, as reported by PETER McCLUSKY from…
Handshake Agreements Out, Formal Contracts In In the volatile economic environment that Members find themselves in it is particularly important to put agreements in writing, reports SARA H ANDREW, CMPA Project Manager. THE industry has relied for too long on…