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A message from the CEO Welcome to the first CMEIG Newsletter of 2025. The external landscape remains highly dynamic, with the Federal Labor Government hoping the recent RBA interest rate cut will ease cost-of-living pressures ahead of the upcoming Federal Election. Meanwhile, terms like trade war and tariffs have become [...]

Firstly, a sincere thank you to David for his kind introduction and for his dedication to the industry. Under his leadership, CMEIG has introduced many positive initiatives that have strengthened our sector. I am truly honoured to step into the role of CEO and represent the construction and mining equipment [...]

A group of leading CMEIG OEMs has collaborated to provide valuable input to the Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance (AUSMASA), the Jobs and Skills Council, outlining necessary changes to the Mobile Plant Technology qualification to better align with the future needs of the industry. The proposal submitted to AUSMASA is [...]

A message from the Chair  Welcome to the CMEIG Summer Newsletter.   In this newsletter we look at:  The importance of industry led training packages, including the need for a BEV Mobile Plant training stream, and highlight one apprentice excelling in this area.   An important update to CMEIG’s Advisory Note on [...]

As the mining and construction industries prepare for a low-emission future, the need for skilled tradespeople who are equipped to manage new technologies has never been greater. Komatsu is leading this transformation, with apprentices like Madeleine Kwong setting the standard for excellence and innovation.  Madeleine, a 3rd-year Auto Electrical Apprentice [...]

A message from the Chair Welcome to the CMEIG Spring Newsletter. In this issue you will find an economic update, a forward-looking article on careers of the future, and a crucial safety share on eliminating live work by rolling out SafeGuage tool kits to prevent fitters from working in [...]

This month, Caterpillar hosted a "Careers with a Future" Day, aimed at showcasing emerging career paths, the jobs of tomorrow, and the industry’s transition to new, low-emission technologies. As we move towards a more sustainable future, the event highlighted the evolving opportunities available for those ready to embrace these [...]

In an effort to eliminate live testing work, Hastings Deering has rolled out SafeGauge toolkits which are designed specifically to enhance safety during live testing operations. Live work presents inherent risks, yet is an integral part to operations, particularly during machine mobilisation, component replacement and post-rebuild testing. Recognising the [...]

Australia The Australian unemployment rate increased in July from 4.1% to 4.2% with a record participation rate of 67.1%.  Nevertheless, Economists were surprised with the strong employment growth, up a further 58,200 in July. According to the RBA, CPI inflation increased by 1% in the June quarter. Over the [...]

Welcome to the CMEIG Winter Newsletter. It is a pleasure to again be the Chair of CMEIG. I would like to acknowledge our Board and particularly welcome new Board members Karen Poulton and Dale Koster. CMEIG works through our key Pillars of: Engineering & Standards Industry Statistics Education Health, [...]

SafeWork NSW are preparing a new Approved Code of Practice to cover health and safety risks associated with ‘Moving Plant’ (i.e. mobile plant) on construction sites in New South Wales. The intent is to provide additional guidance to construction industry stakeholders to support safe equipment, systems and places of [...]

CMEIG recently sought clarification from the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) on whether there are any changes to refrigerant handling licencing requirements with the introduction of new refrigerants such as 1234YF given that the refrigerant being used in modern day mobile vehicles both light and heavy was covered under the [...]