The Work Record Book, a recording method for maintaining a database of the knowledge and skills learnt through education and on the job training, is to be the latest publication developed by the CMPA. Due for release in March, this…
On the 10th of February, CMPA employees Mark Halliday and Sarah Kerr were taken on a guided tour of the eastern region by regional coordinator, Rob Matthews and understudy Jeff Heywood. The tour took in 12 of the CMPA’s members…
It is the year 2002 and Noah lives in Australia. The Lord speaks to Noah and says, “In one year I am going to make it rain and cover the whole earth with water until all is destroyed. But I…
General Meeting # 11 Members are invited to attend CMPA General Meeting #11 to be held on the 29th November at the Tullamarine Motor Inn. After the success and popularity of the AGM it is hoped that members can again…
The government has recently seen this bill through parliament and the CMPA has used every endeavour to ensure the legislation does not unduly impact on the extractive industries operations within park boundaries. The association remains concerned that the extractive industry…
Silicosis is an age old lung disease caused by inhalation of dust containing free crystalline silica. The disease is incurable and the person’s condition will continue to degenerate after exposure has ceased. Free Crystalline Silica, SiO2, is one of the…
In an industry that can be at times isolated as well as increasingly complex due to regulatory and compliance issues, many members have requested advice on various business support issues. In a direct response to member needs the management committee…
Charles Rayner, born 3rd December 1855, was my grandfather. My great-grandfather and my great-great-grandfather worked a selection at Natte Yallock (between Avoca and Bealba), Victoria. My grandmother was from a Natte Yallock family. My grandparents were 22 and 20 when…
Capital expenditure on major items can be a make or break affair, particularly so for small businesses. If researched and budgeted carefully, equipment purchases can add significantly to the performance and operation of a business. The consequences of a bad…
The rehabilitation bonds issue has been addressed by the CMPA over the past two years and significant progress has been made to date on behalf of members who may not have been able to have a voice. Mr Kerr said…