Restructure of the CMPA Management Committee Pictured above are the dedicated Members of the CMPA Management Committee present at the 2005 Annual Dinner. This year we regretfully say goodbye and thank you to a number of these Committee Members. Since…
The 2006 CMPA AGM & Dinner was our biggest yet with a record number of attendees filling the Brimbank Room at the Ultima Function Centre in Keilor. Our Guest of Honour, the Honourable Fran Bailey, Federal Minister for Small Business,…
Focus on Community Impacts The Minerals and Extractive Operations Group next targeted audit programme will be focusing on environmental impacts from dust and noise and will be targeting mines and quarries that are located close to residential areas. An audit…
Aboriginal Heritage Bill The Aboriginal Heritage Bill has been presented and passed by parliament as the Aboriginal Heritage Act. Further information will be supplied pending discussions with Aboriginal Affairs. Work Plan Forum The DPI has presented the CMPA with time…
Responding to Workplace Relations Reforms The Federal Government’s workplace relations reforms have been implemented and many small businesses are seeking advice on how to respond these changes. The workplace relations reforms have affected existing legislation in numerous areas including: Minimum…
The future direction of transport in Victoria The State Government’s Meeting our Transport Challenges Statement released on 17 May 2006 sets out 10 key ‘actions’ that form the focus of the future direction of transport in Victoria. Delivering for the…
Responsibility of stack site facilities In response to a Member’s enquiry regarding the responsibility of Victorian aggregate stack site facilities for the various sealing programs the following advice is offered: The responsibility for stack site maintenance can vary between geographic…
A more flexible system of Native Vegetation Management In March the Bush Broker scheme was launched as a market driven system to register and trade native vegetation credits. FLEXIBLE OFFSET ARRANGEMENTS Bush Broker, Victoria’s native vegetation credit registration and trading…
Regulation & Regional Victoria Overall the Government’s uptake on concepts put into the VCEC (Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission) Report has been outstanding and should make a considerable difference to business. NATIVE VEGETATION A more strategic approach will identify significant…
Providing guidance on extractive industry proposals The purpose of this practice note is to provide guidance to applicants, operators and the community about extractive industry proposals. The practice note includes an overview of: The extractive industry approval process; Protecting existing…