The CMPA is holding this workshop on Thursday September 16th 2021 via MS Teams, 10am – 12:30pm to assist members with their responsibilities when it comes to understanding Victorian government requirements and compliance for the Local Jobs First policy (LJF) and social procurement policy along with assistance with social procurement commitment reporting. There is an increasing requirement by government for businesses to comply with the LJF and social procurement commitments, especially when bidding for and managing construction and related projects.

Mia Consulting Services (Mia) is pleased to offer their support to CMPA and it’s members to better understand and meet these policy requirements. Mia will provide an overview of the LJF and social procurement policy requirements as well as processes for gathering and submitting data and reporting against these policy commitments.

Thursday 16th September 2021 10:00am – 12:30pm

10:00am  An overview of the LJF and Social Procurement

The LJF policy and associated requirements such as the Local Industry Development Plan and Major Projects Skills Guarantee.
Understanding the Victorian Government’s Social Procurement Framework.

11:00am Break

11:15am Re-Commencement

How to report on social procurement and local content commitments, including some practical tips and tricks.

12:30pm Finish

Via Videoconference – Microsoft Teams will be used for the event.
Once you have registered, information and a link will be provided to you to join the event.

Victorian Government Purchasing Policies – Attendance Form

Victoria’s resources sector remains strong and the outlook overwhelmingly positive with record quarry production, minerals exploration expenditure growth and the highest yearly gold production in over a century.

Minister for Resources Jaclyn Symes today welcomed the 2019-20 Earth Resources Sector Indicators report, which highlights several positive trends.

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From 31 July 2021, WorkSafe inspectors will be able to issue infringement notices to duty holders who are alleged to have committed any of the prescribed offences in the regulations.  Importantly, for duty holders, if you are already complying with your occupational health and safety duties, you won’t need to do anything differently. The scheme is an additional enforcement tool for WorkSafe.  Further information can be found at:

WorkSafe Infringement Notice Scheme

Infringement Offences

The CMPA is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced consultants for Review of Extractive Industry Rehabilitation and; Rehabilitation Policy and Bonds in Victoria.
The request for tender project brief is available from:
enquiries@cmpavic.asn.au
Tender closes at 5pm on Tuesday 10 August 2021

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A substantial day is planned for CMPA Members and other interested industry contributors in the west and northern suburbs of Melbourne.
The CMPA and a number of Associate members are holding this workshop to provide operators with an understanding of how to properly maintain
components of their fixed plant to ensure they are running to the best of their ability.

The one-day workshop is an interactive process which encourages the active involvement of the participants rather than a lecture session.

A provisional agenda is given below:

8.30 am — Registration

Presentations by:

AVWELD / Alloys International presentation on repairs and life extension to high wearing equipment. Welding and patch repair consumables.

HMA Flow & Industrial presentation on maintenance of drive systems (gear
boxes, belt drives, electric motors and bearings)

Oli Vibrators and ToThink Engineering (Aust) presentation on preventative
maintenance including vibrators and vibrating screens.

Site Visits:

12.30pm — Lunch at AVWELD, followed by site tour of the factory

1.30pm — HMA Flow, demonstration of a vibration analysis tool

2.00pm — William Adams, tour of workshop and presentation on
Contamination Control

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Victoria’s minerals, quarry and gas sectors will be supported to keep the Andrews Labor Government’s record infrastructure agenda booming with essential materials for housing, hospitals and schools around the state.

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A big day is planned for CMPA Members and other interested industry players in Traralgon. Come to both events or just the one that interests you.

8:00am—4:00pm: Blast Management Workshop (includes site visit, to Matthews Quarries, Tyers, morning/afternoon tea and lunch at Century Inn, Traralgon)

The CMPA is holding this workshop to inform members on their responsibilities when it comes to Blasting on site and how to use the updated CMPA Blast Management Template as well as keeping in line with changes to regulations and legislation. Special guest speakers are:

1. Tony Robinson (DJPR)
2. Michael Terry (Worksafe Victoria)
3. David McKelvie (Safemix)
4. Orica
5. Terrock
6. Drilling Contractor

4:30pm—8:00pm:  Members General Meeting (includes dinner at Century Inn, Traralgon—Attendees to purchase their own alcoholic drinks). This is an opportunity to hear the latest industry news on:

1. John Krbaleski, (DJPR) – Rehabilitation Bonds
2. Ian Mond (DOT) – Heavy Vehicle Network access
3. ADE Consulting Group

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