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Working from home due to Coronavirus – What can you claim?

By Gavin Moreira

Have you been asked to work from home due to COVID-19 and are wondering what to claim for working from home? The ATO has simplified it for you to claim home office deductions, introducing a temporary 80 cents per hour method. This method is designed to allow all deductions relating to running expenses associated with …

Worksafe Victoria ERTS update

By Gavin Moreira

GAVIN MOREIRA, Members Services Manager for the CMPA provides a brief report on the latest incidents as reported to WorkSafe Victoria. The latest Earth Resources Tripartite Safety Forum was held at WorkSafe in Melbourne back on 5th March 2020. The following information relating to incidents in quarries was presented. Visits to quarries 1 July 2019 …

Fuel saving alternatives for crushing and screening

By Gavin Moreira

JASON MACDONALD, Product Manager – Crushing & Screening for Onetrak has summarised some useful fuel saving alternatives for your crushing and screening operation (Associate member of the CMPA since 2008). With ever increasing costs of production in the crushing and screening industry, any possible savings can lead to a big increase in profitability. Is the …

Frequently Asked Questions (Issue 110)

By Gavin Moreira

Questions asked by members to the Secretariat to improve communication with readers. What are my OH&S obligations to employees whilst they work remotely and what happens if they injure themselves at home? Nevett Ford Lawyers has provided a response for CMPA members. Your legal duty to provide and maintain a working environment for your employees …