All posts by Gavin Moreira
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CMPA Activities 2005-06
Where has the CMPA been heading over the past 12 months? With an increase in all areas of the Association’s activities, the last 12 months have been quite busy for the CMPA. CMPA EVENTS Fixed Plant Workshop...
- Posted September 29, 2006
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WorkChoices Advice from the Experts
The Agreement Making Process after Workplace Relations Reforms WorkChoices is an attempt to simplify agreement making in the workplace. It establishes the Australian Fair Pay Commission (“AFPC”) and the Australia Fair Pay and Conditions Standard (the “Standard”)....
- Posted September 28, 2006
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Degrees of Variance
The objectives that drove the establishment of any industry representative organisation in the beginning will almost certainly vary over time. It’s also almost certain too that opinion will vary on the direction and goals of an Association....
- Posted September 28, 2006
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Thank you for your dedication
Restructure of the CMPA Management Committee Pictured above are the dedicated Members of the CMPA Management Committee present at the 2005 Annual Dinner. This year we regretfully say goodbye and thank you to a number of these...
- Posted September 28, 2006
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AGM & Dinner
The 2006 CMPA AGM & Dinner was our biggest yet with a record number of attendees filling the Brimbank Room at the Ultima Function Centre in Keilor. Our Guest of Honour, the Honourable Fran Bailey, Federal Minister...
- Posted September 28, 2006
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What’s News? (issue 28)
Congratulations The CMPA congratulates Mr Ken Mawson of E B Mawson & Sons on being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to the quarrying industry. Commiserations The CMPA extends its commiserations to...
- Posted September 28, 2006
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Membership Matters (Issue 27)
CMPA Classifieds WORK WANTED! Contact: Daniel Martin Ph: 0434 177 490 After a position operating machinery. WORK WANTED! Contact: Tukorehe Thompson Ph: 0433 793 938 After a position operating machinery. Previous experience driving pay loaders, excavators &...
- Posted June 22, 2006
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Associate Membership (Issue 27)
The CMPA would like to welcome 3 new Associate Members! Liebherr Australia Pty Ltd Contact: Daniel Yearn 03 9464 6444 Liebherr Australia are experts in the area of mining and construction equipment. Located in Thomastown, Liebherr Australia...
- Posted June 22, 2006
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OH&S (Issue 27)
Steps to Prevent Fatalities Safety and health statistics need equal priority with profits and productivity. Safety equals profit Fatalities should be focused on with the same intensity and reporting as profit. Show respect Directors should attend funerals...
- Posted June 22, 2006
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DPI Update (Issue 27)
Focus on Community Impacts The Minerals and Extractive Operations Group next targeted audit programme will be focusing on environmental impacts from dust and noise and will be targeting mines and quarries that are located close to residential...
- Posted June 22, 2006