CMPA News (Issue 134)
Recent Events
• Emma Haigh, BHP met with CMPA’s Elizabeth Gibson regarding Mobile Equipment Operator VOC
• Zane Hughes, Curtin University met with CMPA’s Elizabeth Gibson regarding proposed mining rehabilitation training units
• Chris Webb met with CMPA’s Elizabeth Gibson via MS Teams
• ERR Performance Metrics meeting was held via MS Teams attended by E. Gibson
• Quarry Applications update meeting was held via MS Teams with the Resources Victoria Approvals Coordination team and CMPA’s Elizabeth Gibson
• Extractive Industry Reference Group meeting was held via, MS Teams attended by E. Gibson
• Minister for Energy and Resources met with CMPA’s Elizabeth Gibson and members of the CMPA Management Committee via MS Teams to discuss Rehabilitation Bonds
• Ecologic: Regional Rail Revival – recycled materials meeting was held via Zoom, attended by E. Gibson
• CMPA’s Elizabeth Gibson met with Jane Schmitt the new CEO of IQA via MS Teams
• DRAFT Code of Practice meeting was held with Matt Vincent, CEO Resources Victoria in Melbourne, CMPA’s Elizabeth Gibson and CMPA members
• EPA Construction Sector Consultation Group meeting was held via, MS Teams, E. Gibson
• EPA All Sector Consultation Groups meeting was held via, MS Teams, E. Gibson
Preferred Suppliers 2024
The CMPA Preferred Suppliers & General Information Reference Manual 2024 has been delivered to all members, Voting, Honorary Voting, Associate and Workforce. The manual provides you with a page of detailed information on your CMPA Preferred Suppliers in words and photos as well as Voting Members who may have machinery, mobile plant or trucks for hire. It also includes emergency contacts, the organisational
structure of the CMPA, useful industry websites, listing of all CMPA products and support documents (including those under development) such as reference manuals, field documents and business tools.
Thank you to the members below who provided advertising in the Preferred Suppliers & General Information Reference Manual, your support is greatly appreciated.
Alemlube, All Belting Services, Allstone Quarries, AVWELD Australisia, CDE Global Australia, Chadwick Geotechnics, Civil Mine & Quarry Geotechnics, CJ Ham & Murray, Delta Group, DK Sense, Eastern Quarries, FUCHS Lubricants (Australasia), Groundwork Plus, Impact Drill & Blast, Indeco Australia, Kinder Australia, Komatsu Australia, Liebherr Australia, Lincom Group, Magnum Australia, Martin Metal Works, Mibus Bros, MSC Group, Oli Vibrators, Onetrak, PACCAR Australia, RDO Equipment, Statewide Drilling, Super Signs, Terex Jaques, TRACT Consulting, Tutt Bryant, Ultra Dynamics & William Adams.
2024-25 Membership Renewals
The Membership Renewal paperwork for 2024/25 has been mailed and emailed out to all members. We have had a fantastic response to date, for those who have not responded as yet it would be greatly appreciated if the application form can be completed and sent back via email, fax, or post. We do require the form to be completed for our records. Once the paperwork has been received a tax invoice will be issued.
Now that the website has been updated there is the option of renewing online. Login in, update your details and purchase your membership. Any queries please contact the Secretariat on 03 5781 0655.
Thank you to the CMPA members who have already renewed for the 2024/25 financial year.
NEW Website launched
The CMPA website re-development project has been completed and launched. We now have a modern, streamlined and more user friendly website for all members and the general public.
SWIM Communications worked in the background over the last year behind the scenes to provide us with the new platform. Thank you to the members of the Management and Associates committees who reviewed and provided feedback to the Secretariat.
We now have a brilliant website that is:
• Clear, has accessible navigation that is easy to use
• Clean and has consistently formatted content
• Appealing to your potential customers
• Great in design and that impresses stakeholders visually and professionally
• Well written and has Quality photographs and Video content
• Integrated for Social Media, is Mobile device compatible and has Accessible features for disabled users
Annual Dinner 2024 – Update
The CMPA AGM and Dinner is one of the best industry events of the year – definitely not one to miss. It is now just over three months away; invitations are going out to members and preparations for the event are being finalised with the event to be held:
Date: Saturday 17th August 2024
Place: RACV Club, Bourke Street, Melbourne
Time: 5.00pm for AGM, 5.30pm for Pre-Dinner drinks, 6.30pm for Dinner on Level 17
The talented Brihony Dawson will be back as MC along with a line-up of musicians for the evening’s entertainment and for dinner. Saturday afternoon activities are being considered to take advantage of this spectacular location in the heart of the city.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available with Associates and Voting Members moving quickly to commit 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.
We would like to thank the following Members who are current sponsors for 2024:
With now only three months to go it is very important to book your weekend away early and avoid missing out on the rooms of your choice. There are various budgets of accommodation places within walking distance to the venue as well.
Do not risk missing all the fun. If you have not already put this date in your diary – do so NOW.
To register your interest please contact the Secretariat 03 5781 0655.
UPCOMMING EVENTS
CMPA would like to extend an invitation to all Members and interested industry parties to attend the following workshop and webinar.
Minimising Rehabilitation Bonds – Sand Workshop
Date: Thursday 20th June 2024
Time: 8.30am – 4.00pm
Place: Cardinia Club, Pakenham
The purpose of this workshop is to provide participants with appropriate best management practices required to minimise rehabilitation bonds and to develop a CMPA sand quarry progressive rehabilitation guideline table of contents.
The Guideline when developed will also be a mechanism that may be used to keep rehabilitation bonds manageable, minimise liabilities and assist with ensuring your legislative responsibilities are met.
Road Maintenance Webinar
Date: Friday 21st June 2024
Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm
Place: MS Teams
Presenter: Michael J Bailey, DT
Fatigue Management Webinar
Date: Thursday 18th July 2024
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Place: MS Teams
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