The NSW Resources Regulator has updated its requirements for Tier 2 quarry manager certificates.
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Onus and presumption in adverse action matters: It’s on the employer
Under the general protections provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act), it is unlawful for a person to take adverse action against another person for a proscribed reason.
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Application lodged for Learmonth Quarry expansion
Walsh Ballarat Quarries has lodged planning documents with the City of Ballarat, in regional Victoria, for the expansion of the Learmonth Quarry.
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Recycled aggregates encouraged in CSIRO roadmap
The CSIRO’s circular economy roadmap has outlined strategies to create jobs and build profits through plastic, glass, paper and tyres that are in landfill.
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SA safety authority launches variations to mine managers regulations
SafeWork South Australia has announced that effective from 2021, it will introduce additional mine manager competency requirements for quarry professionals.
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Gravel site proposed – 15 years early
A gravel quarry proposed by an earthworks and excavation service could provide aggregates for 50 years if it starts production in 2035.
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Past IQA President appointed as Earth Resources Regulation liaison
Victoria’s Earth Resources Regulation has appointed former IQA president John Malempre as Independent Stakeholder Liason, which is set to improve industry understanding of application requirements.
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South Australian Government ponders quarry planning, regulation reforms
The Government of South Australia has acknowledged reform recommendations from the South Australian Productivity Commission following a review of the planning and regulation frameworks of quarries.
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Boral receives approval for Dunmore Sand and Soil operations expansion
The NSW Independent Planning Commission has approved Boral’s application to extract 1.35 million tonnes of sand at its Dunmore Sand and Soil operations from the two proposed pits.
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Tackling planning challenges to bring new quarries to life
Paul Stewart and Garrett Hall argue the extractive industry will have to be more proactive and consultative in the planning of new quarries if it is to satisfactorily meet the conflicting demands of construction materials supply and environmental responsibility.
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