CMPA Secretariat reports on the successful day recently held in the East of Melbourne for CMPA members. Guarding Workshop The Guarding Workshop was held on Thursday 16 November 2017 at the Stamford Hotel Rowville commencing at 9:00 am and was…
ALISSA van GEET, a brief history and introduction to CMPA’s new Administration Support Officer. I had a strong work ethic instilled in me at a young age, so worked to earn extra money from when I was 12 years old.…
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA provides a report on the recent submission to the Victorian Planning Provisions. The CMPA was much appreciative of the opportunity to comment on the above discussion paper. CMPA supports the purpose: “They (proposals)…
DIANE WILSON, Project Manager for Extractive Industries for Box Hill Institute reports on the upcoming courses on offer in 2018. The Australian quarrying industry has provided the building blocks and paved the way for our vast and rapidly developing country.…
Although much publicity after the 2016 & 2017 budgets surrounded the ability for larger businesses to claim 100% depreciation on assets purchased of less than $20,000 through the reclassification of small business to incorporate companies with a turnover of up…
Striker mobile crushers and screens have been working in Australia for over 20 years. The company is privately owned, Australian built and bred, and encompasses the core values of a ‘can do’ attitude and specialises in crushers…
ALBERT TOAL, General Manager of Lincom Group provided a presentation on Safety Guarding at the recently held CMPA Guarding Workshop. Australian authorities demand some of the most stringent mobile plant guarding requirements in the world today. A lot of the…
CMPA VCAT Project – Media Release LOOMING QUARRY MATERIALS SHORTAGE The quarry industry provides raw materials for construction (i.e. rock, sand, soil and clay). The industry is deeply concerned that the rate of consumption of these materials is rapidly outstripping…
DREW PHILLIPS, Managing Director and owner of Castella Quarries, reports on the recent site visit by Burwood Heights Primary School. On the 27th October 2017 Castella Quarries happily opened its door to Burwood Heights Primary School for what…