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 that threat has been floodwater. CMPA members know that local quarrying companies form an integral …
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) Act 1990 (MRSDA).• The future Minister for Planning being the responsible authority for Extractive Industry …
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 issue 122 (https://sandandstone.swim.net.au/wp/category/issue-122-apr-may-2022/) and the potential demise of the C&D recycling industry due to unrealistic …
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 better align ourselves as a modern, fit for purpose regulator. A number of improvements have …
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 assessment standards for heavy vehicle drivers across Australia. It is intended to provide a framework …
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 innovative end land uses for quarries that are beneficial to the local community. The Extractive …
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) for drivers of all vehicles greater than 4.5 tonne GVM upwards. The CMPA held a …
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 of a person emanating from an immediate or imminent exposure to a hazard. Prior to …
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 for scalpers, screens, trommels, conveyors and feeder loaders. The first Anaconda jaw crusher has now …
Another year filled with challenges for all JASON RUDGE, Manager of Major Accounts Quarry and Aggregates for William Adams (founding Associate Member of the CMPA). The start – stop nature of the state this past 12 months has been a source of frustration for everyone. However, the continued partnership between our Voting Members and Associates …