CMPA News – (Issue 120)
Recent Events
• Meeting with Box Hill Institute, in relation to future training opportunities for members for 2022. Attended via MS Teams E.Gibson and G. Moreira
• Meeting with Laura Helm Director, Statutory Authorisations ERR regarding work plan approvals. Attended by E. Gibson via MS Teams
• Extractive Executive Meeting with John Krbaleski regarding Better Approvals for Regulators, MS Teams attended by E. Gibson
• Member site visits to East Gippsland attended by R. Outen and E. Gibson
• Meeting with John Krbaleski regarding MRSDA reforms, MS Teams attended by E. Gibson
• Minister for Resources announcement and site visit to Walsh Ballarat Quarries attended by Raymond and Luke Walsh and E. Gibson
• Meeting with Linda Bibby, Earth Resources Policy and Programs re: Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 reform, E. Gibson
• National Hydrogen training and skills analysis working group meeting, E. Gibson
Management Committee Meeting
The CMPA Management Committee Meeting commenced 11:00am Friday 26 November 2021 in Bendigo at the All-Seasons Resort Hotel along with MS Teams.
Attendees were Cameron Black, Craig Banthorpe, David McKelvie, Jason Comben, Jason Rudge, Tim Bird, Drew Phillips, John Pititto (MS Teams), Ashley Day (MS Teams), Ant Bateup (MS Teams), with observers Ron Kerr, Sarah Andrew, Elizabeth Gibson, Gavin Moreira, Abby Eager, and Ross Outen. Apologies were from Andrew Burdett and Garry Cranny.
The meeting commenced with the financial reports to 31 October 2021 presented by John Pititto and approved by the Committee with CMPA having a strong position financially and progressing according to budget.
The Associates Committee report was then presented by Jason Rudge who commented that they were happy to meet face-to-face and there needs to be a CMPA website update focusing on the Preferred Suppliers and Members’ map sections. The Quarry Open Day being proposed was viewed as a great idea with many Associates on board to attend and/sponsor the event.
Submissions were next on the Agenda with approval given to seek quotes from Planning Consultancies to prepare a submission to the Inquiry to examine Planning and Environment Act Parliamentary Review.
In General Business the following items discussed included:
• Earth Resources Regulation are undergoing a review: Better Approvals for Regulators being led by Anna Cronin, Commissioner for Better Regulation.
• EHS Solutions have drafted the report for the CMPA Rehabilitation Project which is being amended for initial comments prior to being sent to the Management Committee for comment.
• The CMPA RCSD Management Guideline to be amended by David McKelvie (SafeMix) in light of the new OHS Silica Regulation that comes into effect in May 2022 for Quarries.
• Work Plan approval process difficulties.
The meeting finished at 1:22 pm with the next meeting to be held 23 February 2022 .
CMPA Acts & Regulations Pack – UPDATED
The purpose of the Acts & Regulations Pack is to supply the Victorian Extractive Industry businesses with a comprehensive collection of Acts and Regulations that thy are required by law to hold on their sites.
This collection will change from time to time and includes legislation from both a state and federal level.
They are available to be purchased on a USB Drive. There are 45 State/Federal Acts and Regulations relevant to the industry. There is over 10,000 pages and 32 / 45 documents were updated in 2021.
Price – Member: $100 or Non-member: $750
This can be purchased by contacting the Secretariat on 03 5781 065
Associate Committee Meeting
On Friday 26 November 2021, the CMPA Associate Committee held its last meeting for the year in Bendigo at the All-Seasons Resort Hotel along with MS Teams.
The meeting was opened by the Associate Committee Chairperson, Jason Rudge (William Adams). Also in attendance was the new CMPA Chairperson Jason Comben. The first topic on the agenda was the 2021 Annual Dinner, due to its cancellation the discussions were based around the refund and roll over of Sponsors funds. There was a good uptake of roll overs meaning we are in a very strong position for the 2022. The CMPA 2022 Annual Dinner will be held at Wangaratta Gateway Hotel in Bendigo on Saturday 27th August 2022.
The next six Issues of Sand & Stone are filled with articles focusing on employees of the Voting and Associate Members and also Workforce Membership articles. They are an important part of the CMPA Association and are the backbone of the extractive industry.
The CMPA is currently working with Tereze Communications on improving the Association’s digital marketing plans. An audit has been completed and the next steps are to look at ways to improve the website and social media platforms. The CMPA website is a great way to promote the CMPA and its Members within the industry and beyond; it is a way to provide a positive image of the industry to the community.
The CMPA online presence and community engagement messages about “Quarries Building Communities” will look to grow in the coming months with the development of a series of videos throughout the year. (This project has been carried over from last year).
Annual Dinner 2022
The CMPA AGM and Dinner is one of the best industry events of the year – definitely not one to miss. After the cancellation of last year’s event due to COVID-19 we are booked to hold the event on 27th August 2022 at the Quality Hotel, Wangaratta. The nights entertainment has been rebooked for 2022, more information will come in the following months regarding tickets and accommodation reservations.
Sponsorship opportunities have just commenced, Associates are moving quickly and are already committing to the event. Remember, this is an exceptional opportunity to promote your business, support your fellow CMPA members and network in a hassle free atmosphere.
Please contact the CMPA at enquiries@cmpavic.asn.au if you would like to sponsor the event.
We would like to thank the following Members who rolled over their sponsorship from 2021:
Upcoming Events
The impacts of Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust
Date: Thursday 17th March 2022
Time: 10:00 – 11.00am
Location: MS Teams
The CMPA is holding this vital webinar on the new regulatory requirements for Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust (RCSD) Management on your site that come into effect on 15th May 2022. The webinar is for owners, managers, supervisors and OH&S Managers.
Noise Management
Date: Thursday 28th April 2022
Time: 10.00 – 12.00
Location: MS Teams
The CMPA endeavours to support members in meeting the requirements of the OH&S Act 2004 and the Environment Protection Act 2017 through
provision of appropriate management practices required to minimise potential health risks or environmental impacts associated with noise arising from construction materials industry operations.
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