The CMPA hosted a webinar, Quarry Audit Program, on Thursday 26 February 2026 with presenter, Dr Sven Scheppokat, Lead Engineer, Quarry Materials, Assets and Engineering at the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP). The webinar outlined the process for: Source rock investigations Subsequent inspections Accreditation of materials supply for use in VicRoads works Why does…
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Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM) is currently the only available mechanism under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) that can provide operators with tailored work and rest hours. Fatigue management exemptions (permits and notices) allow operators and drivers to use alternative…
On 18 February 2026, Matt Vincent, CEO, Resources Victoria and Erin Letovsky, Regional Director, Loddon Mallee, DEECA, joined the CMPA Management Committee in Kilmore to discuss challenges and opportunities around the Native Vegetation Removal Regulations 2017. With robust discussion and…
The IRG meets quarterly throughout the year and is a mechanism for receiving relevant updates from Resources Victoria and, also for industry associations to provide feedback. Attendees included Resources Victoria officers and representatives from CMPA, CCAA, MCA, AMEC, PMAV and…
Dr Elizabeth Gibson, General Manager CMPA, provides an update on the Resources Victoria Statistical Report. Resources Victoria (RV) recently released (December 2025) the 2024/25 Annual Statistical Report A downturn for 2024/25 in annual construction material tonnages has occurred. This is…
A minor variation refers to a change in any part of an approved work plan that does not significantly increase risk to: The environment The public Land Property Infrastructure A minor variation enables an operator to implement small changes to…
The CMPA had the opportunity to comment on the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Regulations Discussion Paper, presented in the first SRG meeting in November 2025. CMPA is a member of WorkSafe’s Mines, Quarries and Petroleum Stakeholder Reference Group (SRG),…
Dr Elizabeth Gibson, General Manager CMPA and Matt Skidmore, General Manager City Circle Group provided the CMPA submission to EPA’s Draft Methods for Calculating Financial Assurance for Bulk Storage, Onsite Soil Retention and Waste and Resource Recovery. EPA was thanked…
Emma Morrison recently joined the CMPA part-time as Member Services Officer and has been busy with Elizabeth on site visits across Victoria. With significant experience in marketing and communications both operational and strategic, her skills broadly include brand management, events,…
Conundrum Holdings was awarded the Highly Commended CMPA Progressive Rehabilitation Award (Large quarries category), sponsored by Resources Victoria, at the CMPA Annual Dinner on 30 August 2025. Jason Comben, Chairperson, CMPA Management Committee, presented the award to Brian Calovic, Manager,…
Andy Lumb recently celebrated completion of almost 37 years of legal practice at Nevett Ford, firstly as a director and in recent years as Special Counsel and as a senior member of the Nevett Ford Commercial Law Practice Group. Andrew,…