CMPA VCAT Project – Media Release LOOMING QUARRY MATERIALS SHORTAGE The quarry industry provides raw materials for construction (i.e. rock, sand, soil and clay). The industry is deeply concerned that the rate of consumption of these materials is rapidly outstripping supply and future availability. Current data confirms there are insufficient new, or extended quarry reserves …
DREW PHILLIPS, Managing Director and owner of Castella Quarries, reports on the recent site visit by Burwood Heights Primary School. On the 27th October 2017 Castella Quarries happily opened its door to Burwood Heights Primary School for what is now becoming an annual event. In 2016 when the primary school had been let …
Benefits of the Preferred Suppliers & General Information Reference Manual The CMPA Preferred Suppliers & General Information Reference Manual 2018 will be delivered in late December / early January to all members, Voting, Honorary Voting, Associate and Workforce. The manual provides you with a page of detailed information on your CMPA Preferred Suppliers in words and …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA provides a review of the CMPA VCAT Project. Overview The purpose of this study is to review VCAT decisions on the extractive industry applications for planning permits under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (PE Act) to use and develop land for extractive industry and for statutorily endorsed …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA provides an update on the review of the Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2007. On 25 May 2017 the Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2007 sunset after ten years of operation. The Subordinate Legislation (Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2007) Extension Regulations 2017 came into effect on 25 May 2017 and will extend the …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA reports on the financial impact of the introduction of Risk Based Work Plans on 8th December 2015. The CMPA Management Committee and Secretariat support the following statement: The CMPA, as a member based association, is continually working towards fair and just outcomes for the extractive industry; and to …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA provides a summary of the meeting with the Treasurer and Minister for Resources, The Hon Tim Pallas MP The Hon Wade Noonan MP resigned as Minister for Resources on 4 October 2017. The CMPA would like to extend their appreciation of the support the Minister extended to the …
Voting Member Survey Results 2016/17 DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA provides a summary on the Voting Members Survey results for 2016/2017. The main drivers behind continuing with the survey (which is in its sixth year) were to gain an understanding of the future direction of the industry, to establish Member priorities and …
GAVIN MOREIRA, Members Services Manager for the CMPA provides a report on the latest incidents as reported to WorkSafe Victoria. The latest Earth Resources Tripartite Safety Forum was held at WorkSafe in Melbourne on 26th October 2017. The following information relating to incidents in quarries was presented. Visits to quarries 1 June 2017 to 30 …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA reports on the increased penalties under the amended OH&S Act. Amendments to the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (The Act) passed through State Parliament on 21 September 2017. The penalties for failing to notify WorkSafe of notifiable incidents have quadrupled. The Bill’s changes include increased penalties …