The graph to the below ‘History of Application Status’ refers to those Work Authority applications yet to be approved, and provides a comparison over time. ‘With Proponent’, ‘With MPR’, and ‘With Referral’ all refer to applications currently in the Draft…
Substance Abuse Victoria Police have been surprised at the rate of positive tests obtained from roadside random drug tests. Increasingly, VECCI is contacted by members who have an employee they know, or whom they suspect, is attending work affected by…
Owner Driver Premium Public Ruling The implementation of the recently released Owner Drivers premium ruling has been deferred. This deferral follows a request from representatives of industry groups for further time to consider the ruling. The ruling has also been…
ACCC Proposes to Grant Authorisation to the CMPA Two standard form contracts released by the Construction Materials Processing Association are expected to improve efficiency, productivity and reduce uncertainty in quarry material suppliers business relationships with purchasers and also owner drivers.…
Industry travels to Bendigo for the 2007 CMPA AGM & Dinner The 2007 CMPA Annual General Meeting & Dinner was held in Bendigo on Saturday 11 August and was attended by over 160 CMPA Members and others from the industry.…
National Mine Safety Framework Consultations are underway across Australia to develop the National Mine Safety Framework – a mechanism that will deliver a consistent set of mine health and safety regulations across Australia. Key stakeholder groups within the mining industry,…
The graph below ‘History of Application Status’ refers to those Work uthority applications yet to be approved, and provides a comparison over time. ‘With Proponent’, ‘With MPR’, and ‘With Referral’ all refer to applications currently in the Draft Work Plan…
ALP shifts on Construction Industry Watchdog In a recent speech to the National Press Club the Deputy Leader, Julia Gillard, has also indicated that the ALP’s position on retention of the Australian Building and Construction Commission has shifted. The ALP…
Pre-reform or Transitional Award? As a result of the changes made to the Workplace Relations Act 1996 by the Workplace Relations Amendment (Workchoices) Act 2005 which came into full operation on 27 March 2006, the award system has been significantly…