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…
Hazard and Risk Identification Workshop The CMPA Conveyor Hazard and Risk Identification Workshop was held on Thursday 19 April at the South Oakleigh Club in Bentleigh East and included a site visit to the Recycling Industries Clayton site for the…
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…
Rain Continues Well, since the weather broke in late March, rains seem to have been more extensive the further we get into winter. Reports of preparation for cropping in areas which have had little or no cropping lately, indicate some…
Industry Sustainability The Secretariat is presently developing an information sheet for community explaining the industry and its importance. This two-page sheet is designed to assist in a site’s community relations. The draft document will be posted on the CMPA website,…
Adrian Town, CMPA Project Manager Over the last few months, Adrian has been conducting site visits to both members and potential members of the CMPA. The purpose of these visits is to firstly inform and update people on the CMPA’s…
Work Plan Guidelines The updated work plan guidelines for quarry sites of a size greater than 5Ha and 2 metres in depth (G3 guidelines) are now available at the DPI Minerals and Petroleum website. Accompanying the guidelines is a client…
New Infringement Notice Process—Statutory Returns On 1 July 2006, the Infringements Act 2006 was introduced. This Act provides a new framework for the issuing and serving of Infringement Notices for offences and enforcement of Infringement Notices. The holder of a…