Fair Work Australia (FWA) has handed down its 2014 Annual Wage Review Decision. GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager, CMPA reports on the changes to wage rates and allowances. The 2014/15 financial year is well under way; please ensure your employee…
TREVOR TOVEY, Secretary / Business Manager for the Victorian Lime Producers Association provides an update on the recent AGM and Conference. THE VLPA recently held their Annual General Meeting and Conference at the Sporting Legends Club at Sale on the…
PETER MCCLUSKEY provides an update on the Victorian Limestone Producers Association. BLUE GUMS COMING OUT – SOIL WILL NEED LIME With extensive blue gum plantations coming out and returning to cropping and pasture, those involved in the process are indicating…
JOHN MITAS, General Manager Minerals & Extractive Operations, looks at the issue of Dust Control on a quarry site. WITH the recent record dry spell, it is important that dust impacts from mining and quarrying operations are minimised. An extract…
Mead Partners Chartered Accountants have provided a number of timely articles that comment on issues that impact on all businesses associated with the CMPA. WITH 2013 shaping up to be an unpredictable year, it is worthwhile to use this time…
PHILIP BREWIN, Accredited Specialist Workplace Relations for Nevett Ford Melbourne Lawyers reports on the termination of employment and what every employer needs to know. MANY businesses find themselves involved with Fair Work Australia following the termination of employees. All businesses…
ERIK BIRZULIS, Director of LANDAIR SURVEYS reports on the benefits of Aerial Surveying for Quarries. THE changes to the features of a landscape tell a story that anyone can see, however, telling that story accurately requires experience and knowledge. Landair…
DARREN LURIE, Director of Aquila Corporate Advisory Pty Ltd reports on the valuation of quarries. EVER-INCREASING regulation, the difficulty of obtaining new Work Authorities and the depletion of quarry resources close to major centres all impact on the demand for…
PETER MCCLUSKEY provides an update on the Victorian Limestone Producers Association. REDUCING SOIL ACIDIFICATION THROUGH NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT WestVic Dairy, with input from VLPA, held two field days at Macarthur and Grassmere in March to advise farmers how they can make…
Coalition Government invests $31.7 million to strengthen Victoria’s earth resources sector. THE Victorian Coalition Government announced it will spend $31.7 million over four years on programs to build a strong, safe and sustainable mining industry. Energy and Resources Minister Nicholas…