RECENT EVENTS Discussions with Dan Hunt EPA on the CMPA Financial Assurance Calculator via MS Teams with E. Gibson Anna Cronin, Commissioner for Better Regulation, Earth Resources met with R. Kerr, S. Andrew face to face and with E. Gibson…
The recent flooding across Eastern Australia has impacted many thousands of people, destroyed homes and ruined businesses. In times of stress and danger communities come together to protect one another from a common threat; in the second half of 2022…
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA submitted the following election priorities to the current government, opposition, and independents. Key Election Priorities• Securing supply of extractive resources by:• Deferring indefinitely the proposed reforms of the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development)…
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA provides an update on EPA Financial Assurance calculator requirements for Construction and Demolition waste. EPA Financial Assurances (FA) for Construction and Demolition Waste (C&D) was reported in Sand & Stone April/May 2022…
JUDY SCOTT, Chief Inspector outlines some changes within Earth Resources Regulation (ERR). Over the last 12 months, ERR has undertaken a review of the compliance operating model – identifying what works, what could be improved on and how we can…
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA provides a summary of the NHVDCF together with CMPA’s submission (28 October 2022). Introduction The National Heavy Vehicle Driver Competency Framework (NHVDCF) was developed collaboratively by governments to establish minimum competency and…
The Quarry Transformation Grants were announced by the Minister for Resources The Hon Jaala Pulford MP on 25 October 2022. (https://earthresources.vic.gov.au/projects/quarry-transformation-grants) Supporting a positive legacy for quarries The Victorian Government is committed to supporting industry in planning for and implementing…
BRIAN CALOVIC, Health Safety and Wellbeing Manager for Conundrum Holdings reports on the CMPA Drugs & Alcohol Policy Webinar. Do you have a Drugs and Alcohol Policy? From 1 April 2021 the Victorian Blood Alcohol Concentration limit is zero (0.00)…
WorkSafe Inspector Powers – Victoria Under the Workplace Safety Legislation and Other Matters Amendment Act 2022 (Vic), WorkSafe inspectors have the power to issue a prohibition notice or give directions relating to a serious risk to the health or safety…
Anaconda Equipment, one of the leading manufacturers within the material handling/processing industry have now introduced a new innovative crushing equipment range. This offering has seen Anaconda introduce a jaw crusher and impact crusher to the already extensive product portfolio known…