Quarries Versus Mines DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, provides further concerns for the industry in relation to the proposed Risk Based Work Plans. The CMPA is fighting an uphill battle with Earth Resources Regulation in the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources…
Extracts from Mawson’s Centenary Book, published in 2012 and reproduced below, provide some interesting history on the Glenrowan Quarry. Part of Australian folklore as the scene of Ned Kelly’s last stand, Glenrowan is also notable for its long quarrying history and…
Guarding Plant and Equipment in the Construction Materials Industry DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA outlines the process surrounding the development of a new CMPA publication. A Guarding Plant and Equipment Workshop was held in February 2014 with a…
Depratment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA provides a summary of the Depratment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR), formerly known as DSDBI, organisational rearrangements. Earth Resources Regulation will…
Member’s workshop and Site Visit to Fulton Hogan, Tynong Quarry CMPA Secretariat reports on the successful day recently held in the south east of Victoria for CMPA members. THE CMPA held a 2nd workshop (previously held in 2008) on 19…
MEETING with Minister The Hon Lily D’Ambrosio. THREE CMPA representatives met with the Minister for Energy and Resources, The Hon Lily D’Ambrosio, to discuss items of note particular to the construction material industry. Garry Cranny (Chairperson), Ron Kerr (Hon CEO)…
Summary of the CMPA submission to the National Environment Protection Council on: Proposed variation to the National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure in relation to the standards for particles. Appropriate standards The CMPA fully supports clear unambiguous standards that…
New Minister for Energy and Resources. DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA provides information on the newly elected State Government election platform. Yes, we have a new State Government with the Premier, Daniel Andrews and Ministers busily settling in. The new…
Huge increase in fees – Cost Recovery in State Government DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA provides a report on the new fees for lodging a work plan. The good news is that after successful lobbying by the CMPA the costs…
Meet Jacinta Gall JACINTA GALL, a brief histroy and introduction to CMPA’s new ASO. I started my career at the age of 17, a small town girl, fresh out of school and straight into the Army where I was a Soldier/Storeman with…