It’s hard to believe we’re already midway through December and preparing to wrap up 2025. Australia’s economy has continued to demonstrate resilience and the construction and mining equipment industry has reflected that strength. That said, momentum remains uneven across the country. Resource-rich states such as Queensland and Western Australia are [...]
CMEIG’s Engineering Working Group (EWG) has had another productive quarter, progressing a wide range of technical priorities impacting the construction and mining equipment industry. The group held its most recent quarterly meeting on 25 November 2025 via Teams, with discussions focusing on several key areas, including: Assessing the need for [...]
As we move into the final quarter of 2025, I’d like to reflect on the evolving landscape of Australia’s construction and mining equipment sectors. Australia’s economy has shown signs of resilience, with GDP rebounding 0.6% in the June quarter. Household spending rose 5.1% in the 12 months to July 2025, [...]
CMEIG’s Education and Training Group (ETG) is actively advancing workforce development and training initiatives to support the evolving needs of the construction and mining equipment sectors. Recent highlights include: Nominating industry representatives to AUSMASA’s Strategic Workforce Advisory Panel Re-establishing a cross-member Training and Education Group, with the [...]
CMEIG’s Engineering Working Group (EWG) continues to address key technical issues across the construction and mining equipment industry. Over the past three months, the group has remained active and collaborative, issuing multiple advisory notices and engaging in forward-looking initiatives. Recent advisory notices covered: Non-road diesel engine emission requirements Pressure vessels, [...]
CMEIG has recently been engaging with senior Health Safety and Environment (HSE) leaders across our member organisations. These discussions have confirmed strong interest in re-establishing a formal group dedicated to advancing safety and environmental outcomes across our industry. Most members agree that a focused HSE group would bring significant value, [...]
The June 2025 CMEIG Advisory Notice provides a comprehensive overview of Australian and International Standards relevant to earthmoving machinery, clarifying common misconceptions and highlighting recent harmonisation efforts, by the CMEIG Engineering Working Group. It outlines the evolving role of ISO standards, the importance of context-specific application, and the need [...]
The June 2025 CMEIG Advisory Notice on Earth-moving Machinery Seat Load Ratings addresses common industry questions around operator mass ranges and seat replacement considerations. It highlights the key industry standards and importance of consulting equipment manufacturers to ensure compliance with relevant standards and maintain operator safety and comfort. Download [...]
The June 2025 CMEIG Advisory Notice provides an update on Australia's evolving regulatory landscape for non-road diesel engine emissions, highlighting the government's consideration of adopting US Tier 4F standards. It emphasizes the need for validated assumptions, stakeholder consultation, and sufficient lead time for industry adaptation. Download the publication [...]
The June 2025 CMEIG Advisory Notice on Pressure Vessels provides essential guidance for the Australian Construction and Mining equipment industry regarding regulatory requirements, registration processes, and hazard classifications for pressure vessels used in earth-moving machinery. It clarifies common industry questions and encourages end-users to seek specialist advice to ensure [...]