Researchers from RMIT University have made a breakthrough in the production of green hydrogen by developing a method to split seawater directly into hydrogen and oxygen without the need for desalination. This is a critical step towards creating a commercially viable green hydrogen industry that is 100% carbon-free across [...]
CMEIG has conducted an audit of skills training for the sector and is working with the newly appointed regulator (AUSMASA) on the introduction of qualifications. AUSMASA is the Australian Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance (ausmasa.org.au) and the Jobs and Skills Council for Mining and Automotive industries. In recent years, [...]
Accompanying the Annual General Meeting on 28 March 2023 was an informative presentation from Heidi Hutchison, Assistant Director General at the Australian Cyber Security Centre, on cyber security and how it could affect our members. Heidi provided information on many considerations, including: Managing & securing remote access Considering who [...]
There are many activities being undertaken by our Working Groups and of course, by David our CEO, with the focus to improve our industry for our members. You may have noticed our LinkedIn page and the content that is highlighted and shared. There are many updates directly related [...]
CMEIG recently hosted a well-attended member event at the Gabba in Brisbane. It was terrific to have the Queensland Minister for Resources, the Honourable Scott Stuart MP, present on Queensland’s plans for spending on mining and construction infrastructure in the lead up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. We [...]
CMEIG has undertaken a review of the AUR 31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology and its currency against the future skills required by the construction and mining equipment industry. The emergence of new power technologies and the demands of a low carbon/emission environment has raised the question [...]
CMEIG Engineering Working Group were invited to present at this year’s Resources Safety and Health Queensland Mechanical Engineering Manager’s Safety Forum (held across three sessions on 2nd, 3rd and 9th November). Osama Ali was the representative who presented on behalf of the working group. Across the three days, [...]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water were seeking survey responses from individuals working with businesses in the hydrogen industry over November. It was requested by the Australian Energy Ministers Forum to: Understand the experience of hydrogen industry participants with industry regulation Use industry [...]
You may remember that in 2015, supplying or installing quick hitches that allowed uncontrolled movement and primary retention system fails were phased out, with the allowance of semi-automatic quick hitches fitted on host machines before 30 April 2014, could continue to be used until 31 December 2022. WorkCover [...]
Welcome to the August Newsletter. I am particularly pleased to advise that CMEIG will be hosting a business lunch at the Queensland Cricketers Club on Wednesday the 21st September with our guest presenter being The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, Premier of Queensland and Minister for the Olympics. This is not [...]