Leveraging Opportunities and Strengthening Bonds MARK THOMPSON, CMPA Associate Chairperson As we find ourselves four months into the new year, I hope this message finds you well, whether your year has kicked off with momentum or presents its own set of challenges. Regardless of our individual circumstances, one thing is certain: 2024 will undoubtedly be …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, CMPA and STEPHEN BALLINGER MBE, CONUNDRUM HOLDINGS have written an article on the ever-increasing number of potholes in regional Victoria. A pothole is a depression in a road surface, usually asphalt pavement, where traffic has removed broken pieces of the pavement. It is usually the result of water in the underlying structure …
RECENT EVENTS • Matt Vincent CEO Resources Victoria met in Kilmore with E. Gibson, regarding the Strategic Plan• Earth Resources Tripartite Safety meeting WorkSafe was held via MS Teams, attended by E. Gibson, G. Moreira• ABC interview regarding – slow work approvals and road maintenance was held in Kilmore with E. Gibson• Resources, Energy and …
Partnerships and expertise key to ensuring seamless operation of the underground network. OVER a span of six years, and with a possible two-year extension, Aggregate Industries have secured their contract with London Underground, marking a significant milestone in the supply of loose and bagged rail ballasts. As the company enters its third year, it reflects …
Dr Elizabeth Gibson, CMPA General Manger outlines the highlights of the Resources Victoria Strategy for the extractive industry. Resources Victoria has published a new strategy “Towards 2030” in March 2024 (https://resources.vic.gov.au/about-us/our-role/vision-and-mission). One of the top priorities is to secure the supply of quarry materials in Victoria.The Strategy goes on to detail focus areas for 2024:Provide …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, CMPA outlines the process towards the new Heavy Vehicle Driver Competency Framework (NHVDCF). BackgroundAustralia’s Transport Ministers have agreed in-principle to an improved, nationally consistent approach to the training and licence progression of heavy vehicle drivers, that improves road safety and productivity. The in-principle changes were approved by infrastructure and transport ministers in …
The submission by DR ELIZABETH GIBSON on the above Regulations and accompanying Regulatory Impact Statement (https://engage.vic.gov.au/risk-consequence-and-contingency-regulations) was made from the context of the Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling (C&D) Industry. RegulationsThe Regulations are comprehensive, a Circular Economy Risk, Consequence and Contingency (CERCC) is developed by the Head Recycling Victoria. Where a CERCC Plan is in …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, CMPA General Manager outlines key highlights of the recent Mining SWAP meeting. The Jobs and Skills Council: the Australian Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance (AUSMASA) Strategic Workforce Advisory Panel (Mining SWAP), met in February 2024 in Melbourne. Dr Elizabeth Gibson is a Member of the Mining SWAP, the sole representative for the …
GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager for the CMPA provides a brief report on the latest incidents as reported to WorkSafe Victoria. The latest Earth Resources Tripartite Safety Forum was held via MS Teams back on 7th February 2024. The following information relating to incidents in quarries was presented. Data takeaways:Increase in articulated truck rollovers within …
With cashflow at the start of the new year typically feeling the effects of the quieter invoicing months of December and January, access to sufficient cashflow reserves can be a little constrained. Here’s two quick fix solutions to boost your cash reserves:• Asset Refinance: Revisit recent outright purchases of equipment or vehicles from the last 6 …