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Rapid Risk Inspections – Earth Resources Regulator

By Emma Morrison

CMPA held a webinar 20 February 2025 on the Earth Resources Regulator (ERR) Rapid Risk Inspections (RRI); presented by Rebecca Carlton A/Chief Inspector.The RRIs commenced in February 2025. The following describes three types of inspections conducted by ERR. Audit Detailed audit of a specific scope Audit tool (question set) Right knowledge/expertise present Inspection Proactive – …

What makes a William Adams apprenticeship so special?

By Emma Morrison

“We take extra care to make sure that our apprentices are a good fit for the trade and a good fit for William Adams,” said Tim O’Shea, the Technical Training Manager. “It’s important that they have the right attributes to make them a top technician!” For William Adams this is much more than just their …

Annual Dinner 2025

By Emma Morrison

The CMPA is celebrating 25 years at this year’s AGM and Dinner. Centrepiece at Melbourne Park (home of the Australian Open) is the venue with spectacular views of the city to take in. Preparations for the event returning to Melbourne are in full swing with the event to be held:Date: Saturday 30th August 2025Location: Centrepiece …

CMPA News

By Emma Morrison

Management Committee Meeting The first Management Committee Meeting for 2025 was held at the Century Inn, Traralgon commenced at 10:00am Friday 21 February 2025. The following attended Jason Comben (Chair), Craig Banthorpe, Matt Skidmore, David McKelvie, Andrew Burdett (MS Teams), Garry Cranny (MS Teams), John Pititto (Treasurer) (MS Teams). The financial report to 31 January …

Member Spotlight

By Emma Morrison

Kerr Family’s Quarrying History and Involvement in the CMPA As a proud 25-year member of the CMPA, I was asked to provide the story of Conundrum Holdings and our involvement in the CMPA. As an essential industry for society’s development, quarries provide raw materials for growth and are often the foundations from which other businesses …

Your CMPA Secretariat

By Emma Morrison

It is with much regret that I announce the resignation of Gavin Moreira from the 9 April 2025. Gavin and the CMPA have grown together over the last 16 years. Commencing as the Administration Officer with a background in accounts and then after 4 years, into the position of Member Services Manager. This expanded role …