AGM & Dinner
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,…
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What’s News? (issue 28)
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…
Membership Matters (Issue 27)
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…
Associate Membership (Issue 27)
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…
OH&S (Issue 27)
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,…
DPI Update (Issue 27)
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…
Submissions and Issues (Issue 27)
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…
Legislative Update (Issue 27)
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…
Business Update (Issue 27)
VECCI Economic Update—Latest Economic Indicators For further information: Michael Wilson, VECCI Principal Economist Phone: 03 8662 5333 Email: [email protected]
Welding Training a Success!
Perform Basic Cutting & Welding—Delivering the Results Three years ago a couple of gentleman by the names of Roy Webb and Craig James from E B Mawson & Sons identified that there was a skills gap in their organisation with…