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Issue 147 – Jun/Jul 2026

Industry Meetings

Industry Meetings

CHMP Reform, PDC VIC & CMPA, MS Teams, E. Gibson – 03.06.26 Q4 Construction Sector Consultation Group Meeting, MS Teams, E. Gibson – 10.06.26 OHS Regulations Review, Mines Quarries and Petroleum SRG, MS Teams, E. Gibson – 10.06.26 RV & CMPA Monthly Catch-up, E. Gibson – 12.06.26 Quarry Rehabilitation Bond Changes – What you Need…

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Fatigue Management – Understanding Rules and Requirements

Fatigue Management – Understanding Rules and Requirements

Driver fatigue, defined as driving while feeling sleepy, physically or mentally tired, or lacking energy, is a major heavy vehicle safety hazard. Not getting enough sleep, driving at night, and being awake for a long time are the main causes…

CMPA Guidelines – Helping Guard Against Serious Injury

CMPA Guidelines – Helping Guard Against Serious Injury

Operators need to meet the requirements of the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act 2004 and the Victorian OHS Regulations 2017. This Guarding Guideline together with the CMPA’s Work Safely Reference Manual aims to support members to establish and…

Polygon Geospatial

Polygon Geospatial

Providing Geospatial Data Solutions and Mapping to the Extractives Sector. Founder Nathan Gardiner recently worked under the MRSD Act, engaging with Declared Mine owners in the Latrobe Valley on rehabilitation plans; working closely with regulators and operators has given him…

Associate Committee Election

Associate Committee Election

We recently held an election for the CMPA Associate Committee and welcome the newly elected Committee Members. ChairpersonTej Panesar – TSP Group of Companies Deputy ChairpersonMark Thompson – Oli Vibrators Committee Members We welcome Mark Denny as a new Member…

EPA Financial Assurance Calculator

EPA Financial Assurance Calculator

Draft Methods for Calculating Financial Assurance for Bulk Storage, Onsite Soil Retention and Waste and Resource Recovery. The EPA Victoria sought feedback (closed February 2026) on new methods for calculating financial assurance. A financial assurance is like a security deposit.…