All posts by Gavin Moreira
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TAX CHANGES CAUSE SERIOUS CONCERN
A review of the life of asset depreciation schedules for quarrying equipment currently being undertaken by the Australian Tax Office could have serious impact on the financial viability of independent operators in the industry, according to the...
- Posted July 2, 2002
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General News (Issue 7)
Editorial Welcome to the July 2002 issue of CMPA News. Our seventh issue coincides with two important annual events – the CMPA Annual General Meeting, and membership renewal time! We’ve included in this issue some of our...
- Posted July 2, 2002
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MEMBER ISSUES (Issue 7)
PSV (Polished Stone Value) Ongoing correspondence over the last 18 months between Vic Roads, Spray Line and the CMPA has occurred and whilst the CMPA is not necessarily satisfied that the matter is resolved, it must be...
- Posted July 2, 2002
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CMPA Associates (Issue 7)
Report by Associates Committee secretary, Mark Whitla The CMPA Associates Committee has established a clear focus on how to address issues of benefit to the membership base. Formed following a meeting held at Komatsu Campbellfield on February...
- Posted July 2, 2002
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SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Respiratory protective devices(Reprinted courtesy Business Forum, Vol.12 No.4 May 2002) This guidance note provides general advice for employers and employees on the selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices. Respiratory protective devices (RPDs), or respirators, are...
- Posted July 2, 2002
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EMIAB
The State Government’s Extractive and Mining Industry Advisory Board met on May 31, with Ron Kerr representing the CMPA. Box Ironbark The CMPA may seek compensation from the State Government on behalf of members, or even businesses...
- Posted July 2, 2002
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EDUCATION & TRAINING (Issue 7)
Work Safely Training The pilot Work Safely Training programs have been successfully completed, and the remaining training programs are being carried out in the second half of 2002. Presented by the CMPA in association with Box Hill...
- Posted July 2, 2002
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Council rates and Land Tax
By Robin Hocking Municipalities throughout Victoria are now revaluing properties for rating purposes every two years. Prior to 2000 the periods between revaluations ranged between four and six years. Landowners will soon receive their municipal rates notices....
- Posted July 2, 2002
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CMPA ACTIVITIES (Issue 7)
Don’t miss the second CMPA Annual General Meeting The second CMPA Annual General Meeting is being held on July 26 at William Adams, Laverton. The AGM starts at 6pm with a tour of William Adams. The agenda...
- Posted July 2, 2002
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CURRENT ISSUES (Issue 7)
Bridge load limits bite at Strathbogie Safety issues have forced the Strathbogie Shire Council to approve bridge gross load limits, affecting more than 40 bridges that were previously unrestricted. Strathbogie Shire determined almost 40 per cent of...
- Posted July 2, 2002