VECCI ECONOMIC UPDATE Supplied by VECCI www.vecci.org.au For further information please contact: Chris Cudsi (03) 8662 5406 ccudsi@vecci.org.au IN THE PIPELINE This is a very busy time of year at the CMPA with a variety of projects currently in full…
As of the 1st of January 2005 the employment conditions have changed for all Victorian employers and employees who were not covered by Federal Awards. The process of moving some 350,000 Victorian employees to Common Rule Federal Awards has commenced.…
South Australian Rehabilitation Levy Scheme Retained Mary Thompson, CMPA Treasurer In South Australia the Extractive Areas Rehabilitation Fund (EARF) provides funds for the rehabilitation of mine and extractive sites. It is funded by a 20 cents per tonne industry levy.Following…
Summary of Updates Seldom a month will go by without several new or revised items of legislation being passed by one of the many levels of government affecting our members. These can range from issues concerning human resources, accounting practices,…
Quarry Industry—Victoria—Award 2000—PLF0088 The Senior Deputy President Cartwright of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission issued an order on20/9/04 varying the award by increasing severance payments and placing additional obligations on employers when decisions are made to retrench employees. For more…
A Test Drive of the New Award Review Service Mary Thompson, Tylden Quarries On January 1st 2005, the Federal Quarry Industry – Victoria – Award 2000 will come into effect via the Common Rule Test Cases. We understand that the…
The Construction Material Processors Association is aware of the many pressures currently being brought to bear on the small business operator. These pressures are all inclusive and involve physical, financial, and legislation and government pressures. The CMPA has put in…
In an industry that can be at times isolated as well as increasingly complex due to regulatory and compliance issues, many members have requested advice on various business support issues. In a direct response to member needs the management committee…