The CMPA hosted a one-day workshop, Traffic Interaction, on Thursday 19 March 2026 at the Mantra Hotel in Epping, with sponsorship from Onetrak. David McKelvie from SafeMix and Dr Elizabeth Gibson, General Manager CMPA facilitated the day. David provided an introduction and overview of why operators needed to prioritise traffic flow in and out of…
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We recently updated the Slimes Management Guideline – Issue 2 | 2025 It has been circulated for review to a cross section of CMPA members. When we have received and collated feedback, we will incorporate updates and then send to…
Dr Elizabeth Gibson, General Manager CMPA provides highlights from the AUSMASA Insights for Tomorrow 2025: Mining Workforce Plan. BackgroundThe Australian Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance (AUSMASA) is one of the 10 Jobs and Skills Councils (JSCs) established by the Australian…
Dr Elizabeth Gibson General Manager provides an excerpt from the CMPA Bushfire Response and Readiness Plan Template 2020. With the fire danger period fast approaching now is the time to review your Bushfire Response and Readiness Plan. ObjectiveThe objective of…
Dr Elizabeth Gibson provides a summary and comment on the presentation by Heather Hawkins and Linda Bibby (Resources Victoria DEECA) on the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 (MRSDA) reform. The Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Amendment Act was passed in…
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and Victorian Building Authority (VBA) have a shared goal of preventing harm to the community from asbestos. We’re working with the construction and demolition industries to ensure you: Understand your obligations Safely manage your risks…
Dr Elizabeth Gibson, General Manager CMPA gives highlights of the CMPA Slimes Management Workshop. The CMPA held a Slimes Management Workshop in San Remo on the 27 March 2025 to review and update the current CMPA Template / Guideline on…
In early 2023 the CMPA Guideline “Working Safely with Geotechnical Risk in Quarries” was reviewed and updated by geotechnical engineers and a safety consultant, for example, for Earth Resources Regulation (ERR) Guidance. It has also been amended for comments received…
GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager of the CMPA provides an extract from the Bushfire Response and Readiness Plan Template. The objective of this Bushfire Response and Readiness Plan Template is to assist CMPA members in ensuring that procedures are in…
GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager of the CMPA, reports on the NEW CMPA Guarding online training. According to current WorkSafe Victoria quarry injuries data for the past 12 months, 22% relate to guarding and isolation. A major concern and driving…
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, CMPA General Manager outlines key highlights of the recent Mining SWAP meeting. The Jobs and Skills Council: the Australian Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance (AUSMASA) Strategic Workforce Advisory Panel (Mining SWAP), met in February 2024 in Melbourne.…