Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations
WorkSafe Victoria introduces new regulations For more information, visit the WorkSafe Victoria website
Bushfire Response and Readiness Plan
Dr Elizabeth Gibson General Manager provides an excerpt from the CMPA Bushfire Response and Readiness Plan Template 2020. With the fire danger period fast approaching now is the time to review your Bushfire Response and Readiness Plan. ObjectiveThe objective of this Bushfire Response and Readiness Plan Template is to assist CMPA members in ensuring that …
WorkSafe Earth Resources Tripartite Safety (ERTS) Forum
The Earth Resources Tripartite Safety (ERTS) Forum on the 3 September 2025 was chaired by Chris Owens, Manager, Earth Resources and Silica. WorkSafe Victoria provided an OHS Regulation review update Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) refer to airborne concentrations of certain chemicals that must not be exceeded; these limits help protect workers from harmful exposure. From …
Emerging Silicosis Detection and Treatment
Emerging Silicosis Detection and Treatment: A Look at New Developments in Lung Health. The Common Good is an initiative from the Price Charles Hospital Foundation. As awareness of silicosis and its devastating effects on workers in industries like mining and construction continues to grow, innovative research and technology are emerging to help prevent and treat …
New Minor Work Plan Variations
Dr Elizabeth Gibson provides an update on the new statutory process for minor work plan variations following on from Chris Drury’s (WESTVIC Quarry Solutions) article on administrative work plan updates in issue 141 Sand & Stone. Resources Victoria (RV) have advised that the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Amendment (Financial Assurance) Bill 2025 allows for minor …
CMPA Annual Report
The following is a summary of the CMPA Annual Report. Chairperson’s Report – Jason Comben A summary of the Chairperson’s report, prepared by Dr Elizabeth Gibson. The most important set of issues confronting the Extractive Industries sector include: Identification, security, and certainty of access to Victoria’s supply of extractive resources Rehabilitation bonds Proposed MRSDA reforms …
CMPA News
Recent and upcoming events Recent events MS Teams Meeting with Associate Committee, attended by E. Gibson and A. Everitt Management Committee Meeting at Anvil Ave Kilmore, attended by E. Gibson and A. Everitt MS Teams Meeting with AUSMASA & CMPA, attended by E. Gibson MS Teams Meeting Quarry workers health monitoring, attended by E. Gibson …
CMPA News
Management Committee Meeting 2025-3 The CMPA Management Committee meeting 2025-3 commenced 12:30pm onWednesday 6 August 2025 in Kilmore. The attendees included Drew Phillips (Deputy Chairperson), Ashley Day, David McKelvie, Cameron Black, Garry Cranny and via MS Teams: John Pititto (Treasurer), Craig Banthorpe, Matt Skidmore, Andrew Burdett, Tej Panesar (Interim Associate Chair). Apologies were from Jason …
Member Spotlight
CMPA celebrated 25 years at the Annual Dinner 2025 The 2025 Annual Dinner marked a significant milestone for the CMPA, commemorating 25 years of dedicated service to the industry. CMPA Administration Officer, April Everitt, provides an overview of this outstanding event. The night was celebrated with members past and present, partners, families, employees and industry …
From the Secretariat
CMPA Annual Dinner – Key Speaker, Matt Vincent, CEO at Resources Victoria, DEECA Matt Vincent, CEO at Resources Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Change (DEECA) delivered a keynote speech at the CMPA Annual Dinner in August 2025. The following is an extract from his speech. Rehabilitation BondsResources Victoria is also addressing concerns about …