It’s not always what it seems Over the last 12 months, the CMPA has provided submissions and participated in reviews of Acts, Regulations, PEMs, codes, guidelines, awards and training packages all of which have and will impact upon the viability…
October 15 will see VLPA Members gather for the Annual General Meeting in Geelong. PETER MCCLUSKEY from VLPA reports. THE AGM/Conference will be held at the Mercure in Geelong on Thursday 16 October, 10am for 10:30am start. We hope to…
New Committee Elected The recent AGM saw changes in the CMPA’s Management Committee, writes SARAH ANDREW, CMPA Project Manager. AUGUST 16 saw a new Chairperson and four Members elected to positions on the CMPA Management Committee at the Annual General…
Understanding the time it takes for a Work Authority to be approved is an important business tool. SARAH ANDREW, CMPA Project Manager reports. REGULAR readers of the CMPA News would be aware we provide a regular update on the status…
DPI’s hydrocarbin storage blitz has now been completed. COLIN THORNTON, Acting Manager Minerals and Extractive Operations reports on this and other matters. DPI’S HYDROCARDON STORAGE BLITZ DPI officers conducted a targeted blitz on Hydrocarbon Storage arrangements in mines and quarries…
Recent rains across Victoria are increasing optimism for a good season ahead for the agricultural sector. Members are reporting they are moving pleasing amounts of product writes PETER MCCLUSKEY from VLPA. AMALGAMATION OF ACTS The Victorian Government has indicated its…
Welcome to Sand & Stone Merging the extractive industries into mining legislation will be a challenge, writes GRANT PHILLIPS. WELCOME to Sand & Stone, the CMPA’s magazine designed with the Victorian construction material sector in mind. This will continue the…
VicRoads – Revisions to Section 801 Sarah Andrew and a number of Members have met with Graeme Newman from VicRoads to discuss the proposed changes to section 801. Although a formal submission is to be developed, one comment that will…
Post Transfer of OHS Regulation The DPI will continue to regulate the earth resources sector and to administer all the legislation. The key roles under this legislation were noted in the last newsletter. MPR propose to accelerate preparation/delivery of advice,…
Australian Standards for Earthmoving Machinery Off the Road Wheels, Rims and Tyres – Maintenance and Repair – Tyres A new Australian Standard “AS 4457.2-2008: Earthmoving Machinery – Off-the-Road Wheels, Rims and Tyres – Maintenance and Repair – Tyres” has been…