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Streamlining approvals for major projects

Streamlining approvals for major projects

TYLAH DROCHMANN, Manager Quarry Approvals at Resource Victoria. As major construction projects in Victoria progress, the demand for extractive resources continues to grow. Victoria’s demand for extractive materials is expected to increase to around 80 million tonnes in the short-term.…

Victorian Freight Plan

Victorian Freight Plan

DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager CMPA provides comments for the Victorian Freight Plan – the roadmap for the state’s freight system. In 2018 the Victorian Freight Plan, Delivering the Goods, was launched by the State Government. Since then there has…

National Urban Policy Consultation Draft May 2024

National Urban Policy Consultation Draft May 2024

DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager CMPA provides a brief submission to the Federal Government’s National Urban Policy Consultation draft May 2024. The National Urban Policy: Consultation Draft May 2024 (the Policy) (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/have-your-say/national-urban-policy-australia) outlines the Australian Government’s goals and objectives to…

CMPA General Meeting

CMPA General Meeting

ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager for CMPA provides an update on the General Meeting held in Attwood. Following a very successful workshop earlier in the day, a general meeting of members was held at the Best Western Hotel, Attwood 23 May…

CMPA Minimising Rehabilitation Bonds Workshop – Hard Rock Quarries

CMPA Minimising Rehabilitation Bonds Workshop – Hard Rock Quarries

DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager CMPA provides some highlights from the workshop. The Minimising Rehabilitation Bonds – Hard Rock Workshop was held on Thursday 23 May 2024 at Best Western Airport Motel, Attwood. There were 44 attendees (including presenters) representing…

Nature Positive Plan – Australian Government

Nature Positive Plan – Australian Government

DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager CMPA provides comment on the Australian Government’s Nature Positive Plan 2022. The following is an extract from the Australian Government’s “Nature Positive Plan: Better for the Environment, Better for Business” followed by comments on the…

New Pilot Brings Consideration of Aboriginal Heritage Earlier

New Pilot Brings Consideration of Aboriginal Heritage Earlier

HARRY WEBBER, Director Heritage Services | First Peoples – State Relations Group, Department of Premier and Cabinet. A new Victorian Government supported pilot will benefit developers and land use planners by ensuring the protection and management of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage…

Victorian and Australian 2024-25 Budgets

Victorian and Australian 2024-25 Budgets

DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA provides a summary from the Victorian anFederal budgets together with budget and performance objectives for Resources Victoria. VictoriaOn 7 May 2024 Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas handed down the Victorian State Budget (https://www.dtf.vic.gov.au/statebudget/2024-25-state-budget) for…

How Aggregate Industries keep London Underground moving

How Aggregate Industries keep London Underground moving

Partnerships and expertise key to ensuring seamless operation of the underground network. OVER a span of six years, and with a possible two-year extension, Aggregate Industries have secured their contract with London Underground, marking a significant milestone in the supply…

Resources Victoria Strategy

Resources Victoria Strategy

Dr Elizabeth Gibson, CMPA General Manger outlines the highlights of the Resources Victoria Strategy for the extractive industry. Resources Victoria has published a new strategy “Towards 2030” in March 2024 (https://resources.vic.gov.au/about-us/our-role/vision-and-mission). One of the top priorities is to secure the…

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