Native Vegetation Framework Review The VLPA is represented on the working party at DSE for this review. Due to staff changes, the next draft is being prepared by a consultant to DSE. Of particular concern is the need for provisions…
Work Authority Annual Returns Summary of 2007 Last year, the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) issued the annual production, sales and value of stone returns (“Schedule 4 Return”) to be completed by Work Authority (WA) holders in June 2007. Of…
Transfer of Occupational Health and Safety responsibilities from DPI to WorkSafe Victoria Prior to 1-Jan-2008 the Minerals & Petroleum Regulation Branch (MPR) were responsible for regulating Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in mining, extractive and on-shore petroleum industries within Victoria.…
Training for 2008 With this year looking wetter (and therefore not as busy!) as the last few, we are planning on delivering more training both in frequency and units. Sarah is presently visiting Members to discuss their training requirements for…
NSW Mine Health and Safety Regulation 2007 Members who have interstate operations may be interested to know that the NSW Mine Health & Safety Regulation 2007 has been released to support the NSW Mine Health & Safety Act 2004. A…
Native Vegetation Management Guidelines On 29th November 2007, the CMPA attended a working group meeting on the Native Vegetation Management Guidelines issue at the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) offices. The purpose of this meeting was to review submissions…
A major study of Australian business leaders revealed that the most successful companies – big and small – believe that an integral part of their success is their relationships with other businesses. The research highlighted seven main characteristics for successful…
Enquiry to Enhance Victoria’s Livability The Victorian Government established the Victoria Competition and Efficiency Commission (VCEC) to provide the Victorian Government with independent advice on business regulation reform and opportunities for improving Victoria’s competitive position. VCEC has three main functions:…
Terex Jaques – Safety and Productivity Developments A NEW solution to effectively tightening cone crusher mantle head nuts offers safety and productivity improvements over previous methods. Leading quarrying and mining equipment specialist, Terex Jaques’ Ezitite mantle head nut delivers a…
Memorandum of Understanding between DPI and WorkSafe A MEMORANDUM of understanding has been developed which sets out a common understanding between WorkCover and the DPI. The MOU is not intended to create legally enforceable obligations; rather it provides guidance for…