A weed management workshop was recently held, ANDREW RADOJKOVIC, Environmental Officer, DPI reports. DPI, in collaboration with Boral Resources, ran a one day weed movement, machinery inspection and cleaning workshop at the Boral Deer Park Quarry. The workshop focused on…
Alex Fraser Group a dynamic and progressive company in the recycling industry have recently taken delivery of 2ThorStack2 Model T140-8 units. Currently they use conventional methods of building stockpiles using loaders, however with their unique type of product (recycled and…
A major study of Australian business leaders revealed that the most successful companies – big and small – believe that an integral part of their success is their relationships with other businesses. The research highlighted seven main characteristics for successful…
Enquiry to Enhance Victoria’s Livability The Victorian Government established the Victoria Competition and Efficiency Commission (VCEC) to provide the Victorian Government with independent advice on business regulation reform and opportunities for improving Victoria’s competitive position. VCEC has three main functions:…
VECCI Current Wage Rates Members should be aware that the: Quarry Industry Victoria Award 2000; Transport Workers Award 1998; and Personal and Other Services Industry Sector Award have all received the same Wage Rate update recently. This update includes increases…
Tax Law Amendment— Its affect on the Industry CMPA Associate Member Mead Partners—Chartered Accountants have looked into the Tax Law Amendment (2007 Measures No. 2) Bill 2007 on behalf of the Association’s Members. After reviewing the relevant information including the…
The ‘Transitional’ Quarry Award For employers who are not covered by WorkChoices (e.g. employers who are not constitutional corporations) their current awards will continue as ‘transitional’ awards. Transitional awards operate for up to five years from WorkChoices commencement. Employers covered…
Key points from Bob Beaumont’s presentation at the General Meeting At the General Meeting a presentation was made by Bob Beaumont, an economic consultant who presented an analysis of the financial health of the extractive industry. This presentation was a…
Plan now and protect your business Business survival requires planning for the unexpected. In addition to the constant pressures of the marketplace, your business is at risk from a range of hazards outside your control. Planning for an accident and…
WorkChoices Compliance Check Targets Regional Centres The Federal Government agency responsible for ensuring compliance with workplace relations obligations—the Office of Workplace Services (OWS) – has begun a targeted regional education and compliance program across Australia. In Victoria, the centres of:…