DAVID JEFFREY, General Manager of Casacir provides a report on the development and growth of the Neerim North Quarry site. Neerim North Quarry was first investigated by Sure Quarries in the early 1970’s with the licence and lease applied for in 1974. The site was operated continuously from the mid 1970’s until the mid 1990’s …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA reflects on 2016 and the challenges that lie ahead in 2017 for Members. Last year, 2016 was a busy one for CMPA with the release of 3 Guidelines to assist Members with their businesses: Working Safely with Geotechnical risk in quarries (Launched by Minister for Energy and Resources, The …
The following is a summary of the presentation given at the General Meeting held in Epping on 20 October 2016 by Harry Webber, A/Director Heritage Services, Aboriginal Victoria, Department of Premier & Cabinet on the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (the Act) Amendments. Harry commenced his presentation with some statistics on the construction material industry: There …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager CMPA reports on the review of the Native Vegetation Clearing Regulations – Sensible Protection of Sensitive Vegetation? The Victorian Government has announced (14 December 2016) that the review of the Native vegetation clearing regulations has been completed. The implementation of the proposed changes will be through amendments to the Victorian Planning …
ROBIN was a truly good man, who over time had acquired great wisdom. He reflected an affinity to those he was associated with. Valuing our industry’s worth is a specialist field and we have been privileged to have had someone of Robin’s commitment and professional skill available to our industry. Robin could see opportunity with …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA provides comments on the draft Work Plan using on-line RRAM Guidelines. The CMPA was given the opportunity to comment on the Earth Resources Regulation’s (ERR) draft “Work Plan using on-line RRAM Guidelines for Extractives Industry Projects”, (version 0.6) (Guideline). Also supplied by ERR, were remarks on how ERR had …
This information is to assist operators and workers to understand their duties and responsibilities in relation to workplace bullying and should be read in conjunction with http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/safety-and-prevention/health-and-safety-topics/workplace-bullying. An extract from the NSW’s “Resources Regulator – Bullying in the workplace” (21.12.16) is given below. What is workplace bullying? Workplace bullying is repeated and unreasonable behaviour directed towards …
NOEL PICKERING, Training Consultant in the Extractive Industries for Box Hill Institute (BHI) reports on what is on offer this year. The Australian quarrying industry has provided the building blocks and paved the way for our vast and rapidly developing country. Every day, Australia uses around 400,000 tonnes of aggregates for our housing, building, road …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager CMPA reports on the changes to the VET Sector. The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) consists of industry leaders from across Australia to provide leadership to the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, ensuring that directions taken by Ministers are informed by an industry perspective focused on the quality …