PETER MCCLUSKEY provides an update on the Victorian Limestone Producers Association. Ag. & Vet. Chemicals Reform The Commonwealth Government recently introduced the Agricultural & Veterinary Chemicals Amendment Bill 2012 into Parliament. Th e Minister for Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, Hon.…
With the ever changing landscape and economic conditions it is important that directors know their responsibilities. If you are or have recently been made a director of a company you need to understand these law changes as this could significantly…
JOHN MITAS, General Manager Minerals & Extractive Operations, reports on the new mining laws to strengthen earth resources regulation. THE Victorian Coalition Government has introduced amendments to mining laws to strengthen the enforcement powers of the State’s mining and extractive…
PETER MCCLUSKEY provides an update on the Victorian Limestone Producers Association. THE VLPA held its AGM & annual conference in Springvale on the 18th of October 2012. The Chairman Kevin Matthews spoke about projects undertaken during the foregoing year and…
JOHN MITAS, General Manager Minerals & Extractive Operations, reports on the next round of Targeted Audits – Review of Boundaries, Extraction & Mining Limits and Buffers. AS part of the proactive auditing program, the DPI carries out compliance audits of…
PETER MCCLUSKEY provides an update on the Victorian Limestone Producers Association. UPCOMING AGM & CONFERENCE The VLPA’s 2012 AGM and Conference will be held: Venue: Waltzing Matilda Hotel Motel Location: Cnr Heatherton and Springvale Rds, Springvale South Date: Thursday 18…
Fair Work Australia (FWA) has handed down its 2012 Annual Wage Review Decision. GAVIN MOREIRA, Administration Officer, CMPA reports on the changes to wage rates and allowances. IT’S the start of a new financial year; please ensure your employee wages…
PETER MCCLUSKEY provides an update on the Victorian Limestone Producers Association. ‘NEED FOR MANAGING ACIDIFICATION’ In the last edition of Sand & Stone I referred to the National Land and Water Audit of 2001 which stated that: “Regular testing of…
BRUCE McCLURE, General Manager of the CMPA reports on what the Carbon Tax will mean to your business. AS all Australians are aware the Carbon Tax comes into operation on the 1 July 2012. The impact on business is obviously…
VECCI provide OHS advice on what to do when issued an enforcement notice. WORKSAFE Victoria inspectors can issue three types of enforcement notices when occupational health and safety risks arise: improvement, prohibition and non-disturbance notices. Read on for more information…