CMPA Annual Report
GAVIN MOREIRA, CMPA Member Services Manager, provides a summary of the CMPA Annual Report.
Chairperson’s Report – Jason Comben
Following is a summary of the Chairperson’s report by Jason Comben prepared by Dr Elizabeth Gibson.
The most important set of issues confronting the
Extractive Industries sector are the:
• Identification, security, and certainty of access to Victoria’s supply of extractive resources;
• Rehabilitation bonds.
• The proposed MRSDA reforms
CMPA has continued to support and advocate as the peak body for the construction material industry in 2023/24. You may ask where is my membership going?
We have held five workshops / webinars welcoming 157 attendees (see Education Committee Report on page 20 for more detail). Many thanks to Associate Members, Voting Members and Government Regulators who have provided expert speakers to these events.
The Quarries Building Communities campaign: Brochures and posters were updated with relevant facts and made available to Members.
The CMPA have committed to strengthening its endeavours to work with Members, their employees and WorkSafe to continually improve safety in our workplaces through the development of necessary educative tools, training, consultation, and guidance such as the draft Mobile Equipment Operator Verification of Competencies Guidelines and assessment protocols.
Guidelines produced by the CMPA are aimed at supporting Members to meet industry best practice and thereby improve both OHS practices and business sustainability.
The CMPA Secretariat continues to tirelessly represent Members’ interests to State and Federal Government on a broad range of industry related issues, copies of these submissions are available on www.cmpavic.com.au
Ongoing and future State and Federal Governments’ Extractive Industries sector legislative reform issues that are forecast to occupy a substantial part of the Association’s effort in the ensuing year, include, but are not limited to:
• Mineral Resources Sustainable Development Amendment Bill 2023 (in force 1 July 2027).
• Rehabilitation and the rehabilitation bond calculator.
• Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2027
• Simplification and cost reduction of Extractive Industries Work Plan approvals including a review of conditions in Work Plans and Planning Permits.
• Working with Government on Aboriginal Heritage information for Members.
• Advocating for separation of Extractive Industries (quarries) from the mining, coal mining and coal seam gas sectors in the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act.
• Development of various submissions for Government Policies, Regulations and Codes of Practice that impact the future of the industry.
• Development of:
• • Environmental dust and environmental RCSD management Guidelines.
• • Greenhouse gas emission reduction in the construction material processors industry Guideline.
• • Slimes Management Guideline review.
• • Progressive rehabilitation Guidelines, Sand and Hard Rock.
• • Guarding on-line employee training unit.
• Providing input to Department of Transport and Planning on a range of strategic issues such as introduction of recycled materials where fit for purpose and freight transport.
• CMPA Mobile Equipment Operator Verification of Competency framework
Editable versions of the CMPA guidelines are provided free to Members via your login in the Members Area of the CMPA website and pdf copies can be viewed / downloaded by the community also via the CMPA website.
We continue to advocate for the entire construction materials industry with specific focus on the needs of our CMPA members, both voting and associates. The CMPA attends numerous forums, events, workshops and meetings with politicians, bureaucrats and other stake holders making
detailed submissions, valuable contributions, providing advice and insight.
Finally, thank you to the members of the Management Committee and Associate Member Committee for the contribution of their valuable time and the continual support of all CMPA Members. They proudly volunteer their time on your behalf.
Associate Chairperson’s Report – Mark Thompson
It was encouraging to see our industry remain strong throughout the year. Global supply and labour constraints have continued to challenge associates and members alike. This coupled with the high demand for products and services had all of us chasing our tail. The continued partnership between our Voting Members and Associates has seen all of us
continue our businesses with some confidence. The associates are very proud to continue supporting the privately owned businesses represented by the CMPA.
Our Associate Members continue to sponsor and attend the various Training programs run by the CMPA in the regional areas – whilst the working landscape has changed somewhat. Face to face catch ups continue to be popular and still have overwhelming benefits for Voting Members and Associates alike to share experiences and network.
Virtual Training certainly has its benefits and can help reduce the amount of travel for our large and diverse Member base. It goes without saying that we have still been able to facilitate high quality interactions among attendees, with many business opportunities being covered off. Moving forward, we should continue using a mixture of face to face and virtual based workshops as part of the new world we live in.
The increasing presence of the CMPA on LinkedIn continues to provide the Association with an excellent platform for both media releases and articles of interest. With the additional launch of Facebook and Instagram pages, the CMPA continues to try and reach a wider and diverse audience. This area has also seen significant growth in recent times as it has with LinkedIn.
The CMPA’s website redevelopment, the first since 2014, is an exciting step forward. It reinforces the importance of the Extractive industry and highlights the value it brings to our communities. Coupled with the ‘Quarries Build Communities’ TV commercial in Regional Victoria, this initiative aims to help local residents better understand the benefits of nearby quarries and the opportunities they provide. We applaud the CMPA for embracing change and increasing its visibility.
Our Preferred Supplier & General Information Reference Manual is an invaluable resource, providing detailed information on Associates’ products and services. This booklet is particularly popular among the operations teams of our Voting Members. Given its importance, it is crucial that Associates actively highlight their presence in the manual during site visits. This practice will enhance product sourcing within the group and ensure that our offerings are well-known and utilised.
I would like to take this opportunity to formally thank both the Associates Committee and non-committee members for their dedicated participation in our meetings. Your constructive involvement, efforts to address key industry issues, and sharing of innovative ideas have been invaluable. Together, we have created a robust think tank that effectively represents the views and expectations of our Associates, and your contributions are greatly appreciated.
My special thanks go to our dedicated team of Dr. Elizabeth Gibson, Gavin Moreira, Sarah Andrew and April Everitt for their unwavering support throughout the year.
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to every member of the CMPA Management Committee and the Associates Committee. Together, we continue to collaborate effectively and address challenges with a unified purpose: that is, to improve our industry.
Thank you for making the role of Associate Chairperson a pleasurable one.
Education Committee Report – Dr Elizabeth Gibson
CMPA has continued to maintain its representation of members’ education and training requirements to government, peak training bodies, RTOs, and other industry organisations.
A number of educational events by CMPA were conducted throughout 2023/24:
• Rehabilitation of Hard Rock and Sand workshops
• Cyber Security Webinar
• Succession Planning Webinar
• Road Maintenance Workshop
The Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance has commenced with Dr Elizabeth Gibson appointed to the Strategic Workforce Advisory Panel for RII – Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package (Federal VET Education).
The Future
The Secretariat is planning to hold workshops and training in:
• Work Safely/RCSD refresher
• Guarding online employee training
• Mobile equipment operator verification of competency
• Fatigue management (tbc)
• Slimes Management (tbc)
Treasurer’s Report – John Pititto
With the 2023/24 finacial year coming to an end, I am pleased to present the Treasurer’s report on the Audited Financial Statements for the CMPA.
During this finacial year, the association has successfully reduced total operating costs compared to the previous year. Key variances include a reduction in consulting fees due to fewer projects undertaken, while meeting expenditure rose due to increased attendance and higher costs associated with the 2023 Annual Dinner.
Total income for the year saw a notable increase compared to last year. This growth can be attributed primarily to the successful hosting of the annual dinner event and an increase in membership subscriptions.
Membership subscriptions proved to be the largest source of income. Additional contributions came from meetings and events, newsletter advertising and operator document sales.
Employment expenses remained the largest single expense, covering one full-time employee and two part-time employees. Other notable expenses included publications and consultant fees.
The total funds held by the CMPA across its cash management account, two cash maximiser accounts, and term deposit decreased during the year. These funds will continue to be managed prudently to benefit CMPA members and support the association’s advocacy efforts. Overall, the CMPA maintains a robust financial position with an operating profit before tax and abnormal items.
The CMPA has and will continue to allocate substantial funds to provide support and legislative guidance, aiming to alleviate burdens for our members moving forward. These resources are crucial for sustaining CMPA’s advocacy efforts and supporting our members effectively.
We also extend our appreciation to all associate members who remain dedicated to the CMPA, supporting us through their membership renewals for the upcoming year.
We thank all our CMPA members for their unwavering support. Special recognition is also due to Gavin Moreira for his diligent assistance in my role as Treasurer, as well as to CMPA’s accountants, Mead Partners, and our auditors, Ganci Auditors. Your contributions are instrumental in our ongoing success.
Secretariat’s Report – Sarah Andrew
The Secretariat enjoyed another stable year, with Elizabeth, Gavin and April continuing in their respective roles and bringing great benefit to the Association and its Members. Likewise, the support provided by Members to the Secretariat is greatly appreciated and we look forward to your continued support, welcoming others who may be able to assist.
Elizabeth and Gavin have continued representing the CMPA on the various bodies. Gavin attends the Earth Resources Tripartite Safety Committee (Chaired by WorkSafe Victoria). Elizabeth invests considerable time and energy representing the CMPA to Ministers, Shadow Ministers, advisers and senior public servants, and in particular the following committees:
• Earth Resources Regulation Industry Reference Group and associated working groups focused on resolving issues arising from the introduction of the riskbased work plan, Resource Management System Vic, Public Reporting.
• Heavy Vehicle Consultation Group to advise The Hon Ben Carroll MP – Minister for Public Transport, Minister for Roads and Road Safety and The Hon Melissa Horne MP – Minister for Ports and Freight on Victorian freight issues.
• Member of the Strategic Workforce Advisory Panel (SWAP), Australian Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance (Federal VET Education).
• EPA Resources, Energy and Extraction Stakeholder Consultation Group.
• MRSD Act Reform Stakeholder Reference Group.
A limited number of site visits took place 2023/24, however, more frequent phone calls have been made to Members and Elizabeth is keeping everyone updated. For example, resolution of the Victorian Building Authority’s embedment bedding material acceptance issues being faced by Members in Northeast Victoria.
Information Flow
Sand & Stone continues to be the primary communication tool of the CMPA, keeping Members informed. Our thanks are extended to the designers at Newspaper House in Kilmore and publishers at Enviroprintgroup. We of course extend our sincerest thanks to Sand & Stone’s many contributors,
especially those who present articles for every edition; and those Associates who advertise making the magazine possible.
CMPA Updates via Mailchimp have been distributed throughout the year keeping recipients informed of recent incidents that have occurred across the state, nation and internationally to improve the state of knowledge in the industry and upcoming events. LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmpa-victoria94ab0641/) has received considerable attention this year, with the Secretariat making regular posts on the CMPA’s account.
Other social media accounts have been created including: Facebook
(https://www.facebook.com/cmpa.association) and Instagram
(https://www.instagram.com/cmpa_association/).
All Members were invited to follow the CMPA earlier this year and
we acknowledge those who chose to.
I would like to again highlight the essential support received by the CMPA from our valued Associate Members whose continued support is greatly appreciated. We cannot stress how much this assists the association and I would again ask Voting Members in return to use the skills of our Associate Members when possible.
Membership
Membership numbers over the last financial year increased. The Secretariat is determined to ensure the industry’s future composition will not be characterised by a decline in small to medium businesses.
We thank all our Members for their continued support and look forward to working with them over the coming year.
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