All posts by Gavin Moreira

  • Union Right Of Entry – The New Rules

    The Fair Work Act 2009 is the third different industrial relations system industry has had to deal with in the last five years. The new union right of entry under this Act largely replicates the provisions in...

    • Posted January 17, 2010
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  • CMPA NEWS (Issue 48)

    By ROGER BUCKLEY The release of the An Unsustainable Future report has kept the Secretariat busy as well as visiting members and providing industry comment on regulatory and legislative changes. ROGER BUCKLEY, CMPA Executive Director, provides an...

    • Posted January 17, 2010
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  • FROM THE CMPA SECRETARIAT (Issue 48)

    The Year In Reflection Honorary CEO, RON KERR, reflects on the past twelve months of the CMPA. WELCOME to 2010 and thank-you for taking the time to read our Sand & Stone. The beginning of a new...

    • Posted January 17, 2010
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  • CME opens in Victoria

    With its recent acquisition by HE Parts International, Crushing and Mining Equipment has expanded its Australian operations by opening a branch in Melbourne, reports ROLAND HALL. CME was established in 1988 and has since grown to become...

    • Posted October 17, 2009
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  • Cementing its future in the industry

    JAMES HOWARD of Independent Cement and Lime looks at its Ecoblend range of cement. ESTABLISHED in 1987, Independent Cement and Lime Pty Ltd (ICL) is one of the major suppliers and manufacturers of cementitious product throughout Victoria...

    • Posted October 17, 2009
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  • SAND BEGINS AT ROCK BOTTOM

    TEGAN ELDRIDGE, CMPA Development Officer reports on her progress of the reference manuals. Over the preceding period I undertook a site visit to Burdett Sands in Langwarrin to begin making progress on the Conduct Sand Operations Reference...

    • Posted October 17, 2009
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  • A New Look At Guarding Issues

    A broad cross section of industry participants recently came together to discuss the key issues around guarding of fixed plant. CMPA Executive Director ROGER BUCKLEY reports on the outcomes of the workshop. ALMOST 50 people from CMPA...

    • Posted October 17, 2009
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  • DPI Update (Issue 47)

    COLIN THORNTON, Acting Manager Minerals & Extractive Operations reports on DPI’s latest targeted audit program. SITE SECURITY & BUFFER ZONE AUDITS 2009 During the second quarter of 2009, DPI inspected a total of 89 mine and quarry...

    • Posted October 17, 2009
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  • VLPA Update (Issue 47)

    PETER MCCLUSKEY from the Victorian Lime Producers Association reports on the latest happenings of the VLPA. THE VLPA is continuing to monitor the likely changes to the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act along with other industry associations...

    • Posted October 17, 2009
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  • How to Improve On-Site Inductions

    Despite the current economic situation, preparing for the future now will allow companies to capitalise on future demand and the inevitable need for employing new workers. Now, is the perfect time to improve your induction process to...

    • Posted October 17, 2009
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