During the weeks prior to the 2006 AGM, the Secretariat carried out its third Members questionnaire since the Association’s inception in 1999. This year’s phone contact reached 85 Voting Members to take a snap shot of their future activities and…
Where has the CMPA been heading over the past 12 months? With an increase in all areas of the Association’s activities, the last 12 months have been quite busy for the CMPA. CMPA EVENTS Fixed Plant Workshop The Fixed Plant…
The Agreement Making Process after Workplace Relations Reforms WorkChoices is an attempt to simplify agreement making in the workplace. It establishes the Australian Fair Pay Commission (“AFPC”) and the Australia Fair Pay and Conditions Standard (the “Standard”). The AFPC is…
The objectives that drove the establishment of any industry representative organisation in the beginning will almost certainly vary over time. It’s also almost certain too that opinion will vary on the direction and goals of an Association. With that in…
Restructure of the CMPA Management Committee Pictured above are the dedicated Members of the CMPA Management Committee present at the 2005 Annual Dinner. This year we regretfully say goodbye and thank you to a number of these Committee Members. Since…
The 2006 CMPA AGM & Dinner was our biggest yet with a record number of attendees filling the Brimbank Room at the Ultima Function Centre in Keilor. Our Guest of Honour, the Honourable Fran Bailey, Federal Minister for Small Business,…
Focus on Community Impacts The Minerals and Extractive Operations Group next targeted audit programme will be focusing on environmental impacts from dust and noise and will be targeting mines and quarries that are located close to residential areas. An audit…
Aboriginal Heritage Bill The Aboriginal Heritage Bill has been presented and passed by parliament as the Aboriginal Heritage Act. Further information will be supplied pending discussions with Aboriginal Affairs. Work Plan Forum The DPI has presented the CMPA with time…
Responding to Workplace Relations Reforms The Federal Government’s workplace relations reforms have been implemented and many small businesses are seeking advice on how to respond these changes. The workplace relations reforms have affected existing legislation in numerous areas including: Minimum…
The future direction of transport in Victoria The State Government’s Meeting our Transport Challenges Statement released on 17 May 2006 sets out 10 key ‘actions’ that form the focus of the future direction of transport in Victoria. Delivering for the…