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,…
Congratulations The CMPA congratulates Mr Ken Mawson of E B Mawson & Sons on being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to the quarrying industry. Commiserations The CMPA extends its commiserations to the family, friends…
CMPA Classifieds WORK WANTED! Contact: Daniel Martin Ph: 0434 177 490 After a position operating machinery. WORK WANTED! Contact: Tukorehe Thompson Ph: 0433 793 938 After a position operating machinery. Previous experience driving pay loaders, excavators & dump trucks. Moved…
The CMPA would like to welcome 3 new Associate Members! Liebherr Australia Pty Ltd Contact: Daniel Yearn 03 9464 6444 Liebherr Australia are experts in the area of mining and construction equipment. Located in Thomastown, Liebherr Australia supply excavators, wheel…
Steps to Prevent Fatalities Safety and health statistics need equal priority with profits and productivity. Safety equals profit Fatalities should be focused on with the same intensity and reporting as profit. Show respect Directors should attend funerals of all fatalities,…
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…