ACCC Proposes to Grant Authorisation to the CMPA Two standard form contracts released by the Construction Materials Processing Association are expected to improve efficiency, productivity and reduce uncertainty in quarry material suppliers business relationships with purchasers and also owner drivers.…
Industry travels to Bendigo for the 2007 CMPA AGM & Dinner The 2007 CMPA Annual General Meeting & Dinner was held in Bendigo on Saturday 11 August and was attended by over 160 CMPA Members and others from the industry.…
National Mine Safety Framework Consultations are underway across Australia to develop the National Mine Safety Framework – a mechanism that will deliver a consistent set of mine health and safety regulations across Australia. Key stakeholder groups within the mining industry,…
The graph below ‘History of Application Status’ refers to those Work uthority applications yet to be approved, and provides a comparison over time. ‘With Proponent’, ‘With MPR’, and ‘With Referral’ all refer to applications currently in the Draft Work Plan…
ALP shifts on Construction Industry Watchdog In a recent speech to the National Press Club the Deputy Leader, Julia Gillard, has also indicated that the ALP’s position on retention of the Australian Building and Construction Commission has shifted. The ALP…
Pre-reform or Transitional Award? As a result of the changes made to the Workplace Relations Act 1996 by the Workplace Relations Amendment (Workchoices) Act 2005 which came into full operation on 27 March 2006, the award system has been significantly…
New Regulations come into force on 1st July July 1st is a very important date for Occupational Health and Safety in Victoria this year. The new OH&S Regulations 2007 will come into force. Careful reading of the 500 page document…
The CMPA has released a standard form contract to assist quarry owners comply with transport regulations. Since 1 May 2007 all users of owner driver vehicles throughout Victoria have been required by the Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act 2005…
Fuel rebates for power generation and on road transport Fuel tax credits commenced on 1 July 2006 as part of the Government’s major programme of reform to modernise and simplify the fuel taxation system. Under these reforms, the previous system…
New Owner Driver Premium Public Ruling A new public premium ruling has been released aimed at simplifying the declaration of payments to owner drivers for WorkCover premium purposes. The ruling takes effect from 1 July 2007 and has been developed…