Extracts from Mawson’s Centenary Book, published in 2012 and reproduced below, provide some interesting history on the Glenrowan Quarry. Part of Australian folklore as the scene of Ned Kelly’s last stand, Glenrowan is also notable for its long quarrying history and its place as part of the Mawsons company. Operating since 1890, the quarry was…
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JOHN PITITTO, Partner for Mead Partners – Chartered Accountants provides an update on SuperStream. What is SuperStream? SuperStream is a new initiative to streamline the payment of superannuation contributions by employers on behalf of their employees. Data and payments are…
The last twelve months have seen Worksafe Victoria develop a comprehensive Quarry Oversight Inspection Checklist. The purpose of the checklist is to develop an internal document to assist inspectors to focus their attention on specific topics while at a site.…
Effective Debt Management & Recovery – Critical to any successful business. GRANT HACKELTON & ASHLY DILGES, Legal Practitioner Directors of CLH Lawyers look at the importance of an effective debt management and recovery process and it cannot be underestimated. The…
New Annual Fees for Work Authority Granted DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, provides further information for the industry in relation to the new fees. The Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Extractive Industries) Regulations 2010 were amended in 2014 and include a revised fee…
Extractive Industries Forum Conducted by Box Hill Institute. Jane Sims, Executive Manager, Industry Relationships and Services for Box Hill Institute provides a report on the recently held Extractive Industries Forum. Key stakeholders in Victoria’s Extractive Industries came together recently at…
Guarding Workshop, site visit to Glenrowan Quarry and General Meeting. CMPA Secretariat reports on the successful day recently held in south east Victoria. The Members day was held on 24 March, 2015, commencing at the Wangaratta Gateway Hotel with a…
Recent Events Sara Williams (Earth Resources Advisor to the Minister for Energy and Resources) was invited to Northern Quarries, Epping, to meet with Elizabeth Gibson (CMPA) and Ron Kerr, Sarah Andrew, Mark Wagner and Wayne Deken all of Conundrum Holdings.…
Work starts on strategic planning for Victoria’s future extractive recources. Your help will be requested to plan for the State’s future requirements for extractive resources, to underpin construction, jobs and economic growth across Victoria. The Victorian Government recognises that access…
Quarries Versus Mines DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, provides further concerns for the industry in relation to the proposed Risk Based Work Plans. The CMPA is fighting an uphill battle with Earth Resources Regulation in the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport…
“CMPA submission to the Federal Department of Education and Training” This submission follows on from the CMPA submission on “Industry Engagement in Training Package Development” to the Federal Department of Education and Training featured in Sand & Stone (p.22, issue…