All posts by Gavin Moreira

  • NEED TO “ACT” SAFELY

    Passenger vehicle takes 15 metre plunge in Quarry The Department of Primary Industries has recently completed an investigation into a falling incident whereby a passenger car had driven over the edge of a bench at a quarry. ...

    • Posted July 3, 2003
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  • “RECOGNITION OF FAMILY BUSINESS”

    By Paul Wilkins Recognition of Family Business was the theme of the night as members from all over the state came together for the CMPA Annual Dinner. From Bendigo to Ballarat, Cohuna to Campbellfield, or Trafalgar to...

    • Posted July 3, 2003
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  • VICROADS BRIEFING

    Report by Mark Wagner On the 15th July 2003 Mark Wagner and Pat Kerr attended a VicRoads Industry Briefing Night on behalf of the CMPA.   This meeting was organised by VicRoads primarily as an industry briefing for...

    • Posted July 3, 2003
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  • NEW ROAD TRANSPORT LAW

    On the 1st July new inspection and search powers came into effect under the Road Safety (Heavy Vehicle Safety) Act 2003.  The key aspect of the new legislation is the concept of “Chain of Responsibility.”  This means...

    • Posted July 3, 2003
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  • THE BOSS MOVES ON

    By Paul Wilkins The end of an era occurred on Saturday August the 16th. At the Annual General Meeting of the CMPA, Ron Kerr stepped down as Chairperson of the organisation. Mr Kerr’s foresight and vision in...

    • Posted July 3, 2003
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  • BOB THE BUILDER: CAN WE FIX IT? YES WE CAN!

    By Paul Wilkins Bob Beaumont from Beauchamp Consulting was one of the keynote speakers at the CMPA annual dinner. Recognition of Family Businesses was the theme of the evening, and with his many years of experience investing...

    • Posted July 3, 2003
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  • QUARRY MANAGERS OUT OF THE ACT

    A review of the Extractive Industries Development Act as a part of National Competition Policy has recommended that the current method of statutory appointment of quarry managers be discontinued in favour of industry managed accreditation. The review...

    • Posted July 3, 2003
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  • FATIGUE OR KNOW FATIGUE?

    An attempt to flood the Victorian Extractive Industry with a work place fatigue questionnaire prior to thorough consultation was thwarted on the 2nd May when the CMPA and the VMEC refused to be party to the proposed...

    • Posted July 3, 2003
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  • COMMERCIAL LEASE DATA ACCURATE

    In a survey conducted late last year the CMPA’s analysis of the number of people operating Work Authorities under a commercial lease has also yielded accurate results.  The results of the survey highlighted the seriousness of this...

    • Posted July 3, 2003
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  • CMPA Update (Issue 11)

    Book Early for the 2003 AGM Preparation is well underway for the 2003 Annual General Meeting and Dinner.  William Adams has again provided the venue and Tim Connellan of NEM Communications has agreed to follow up his...

    • Posted July 3, 2003
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