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Apprentice / Trainee Care

By Gavin Moreira

Victoria experienced an average increase of 60% in apprentice and trainee commencements as companies took advantage of government incentives in 2021 according to the National Centre of Vocational Education Research (NCVER). Some are increasing intakes and others hiring for the first time. Financial incentives are enticing, prior to committing to hiring there are a few …

‘s a Must

By Gavin Moreira

TRACEY WALL, Communications Support Officer for Kinder Australia. Conveyor belts are used to convey a variety of bulk materials and are exposed to constant and unrelentless environmental conditions, extreme wind, precipitation, heat and humidity. There is the real and visible damage that the elements have on the conveyor belt and it’s conveyed materials. The harsh …

Celebrating 40 Years of Service to Australian Industry

By Gavin Moreira

Alloys International (Australasia) Pty Ltd is an Australian owned private company formed in 1982 to market a comprehensive range of quality welding alloys and equipment for the maintenance, repair welding and thermal spraying industries. Over the last 40 years the market, the technology and the products have changed enormously. But the philosophy on which Alloys …

Frequently Asked Questions (Issue 123)

By Gavin Moreira

Questions asked by members to the Secretariat to improve communication with readers. Question 1 What CMPA publications have been updated? Response 1 Act Pack 2022 – updated in June 2022The purpose of the ‘CMPA Acts & Regulations Pack’ is to supply Members with a comprehensive collection of Acts and Regulations that they are required by …

From the Secretariat (Issue 122)

By Gavin Moreira

Recognition of Extractive Industry DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, CMPA General Manager. It has been quite an eventful couple of months with the Victorian and Federal budgets handed down and a Federal election leading to a change in Government. Congratulations Prime Minister Albanese. So, the Federal budget may now be a moot point but in the Victorian …

Job Opportunities (Issue 122)

By Gavin Moreira

For listing enquiries phone: 03 5781 0655 or Email: enquiries@enquiriescmpavic-asn-au Available in both member quarries and supplier businesses. These ads are free as a benefit of being a CMPA member. To advertise a position in Sand & Stone contact the CMPA:Phone: 03 5781 0655Email: enquiries@cmpavic.asn.au

Brucknell Lime

By Gavin Moreira

Brucknell Lime – Upgrading with Anaconda Brucknell Lime located in Brucknell in the shire of Corangamite, in South West Victoria is a family owned and operated limestone quarry that has been in the industry for over 35 years. The business was founded in 1985 by father and son Lindsay and Bill Askew. Today it is …

CMPA News (Issue 122)

By Gavin Moreira

RECENT EVENTS • Heavy Vehicle Consultation Group, DoT, Minister for Roads and Minister for Freight via MS Teams attended by E. Gibson• Infrastructure Australia, recycled materials in road infrastructure via MS Teams attended by E. Gibson• ERR Industry Working Group VIC Resource Management System via MS Teams attended by E. Gibson• CMPA Workplace and Environmental …

Better Approvals for Regulators

By Gavin Moreira

DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, CMPA General Manager A meeting was held with Earth Resources Regulation (ERR), Industry Representatives, Commissioner for Better Regulation and Nous Group after numerous complaints made to the Treasurer, Minister for Resources and Commissioner for Better Regulation concerning delays in the work plan approvals process in ERR. Most notably the back and forth …