Impact of Asbestos Legislation Since the completion of the review of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, the CMPA has been working with WorkSafe to ensure that the definition of asbestos ensures that sites can still operate in ultramafic sources. To this end, numerous submissions, investigations and meetings have occurred to clarify the position …
As everyone would be aware, the State Election has been called for Saturday 25 November. Over the coming weeks, parties will be releasing policies and be willing to listen to everyone—so meet you local candidates and tell them your problems! With nominations not opening until November 1, we have only listed the websites of the …
Office of the Small Business Commissioner The Small Business Commissioner is an Australian first, and was created to promote greater fairness in business through its four main functions – dispute resolution, investigation of small business complaints, information and education, and review of government practices. In its three years of operation The Small Business Commissioner has …
The Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 The fact that weeds are estimated to cost Australia 9 billion dollars annually highlights the importance of weed management and the need to reduce the spread of any weed species. The Victorian government is increasing the focus on pathways of weeds spread and how to prevent further movement …