Minerals Council

There are a large number of workers who are injured and killed every year and the reason for this is because of working in the confined spaces and therefore it is important to look for these hazardous work conditions. The risk of working in the confined space can be minimized with the help of hazard control and assessment. There are few things to know about confined space work so that you will take care of your workers and protect them from every kind of dangers and risks of injuries and accidents.  Below are our tips for understanding of working in confined space course.

Confined space involves carrying on the everyday work in the enclosed and largely enclosed spaces that can increase the risks of drowning, asphyxiation, explosion, fire and loss and consciousness. These spaces may either be very small and restrictive that is not appropriate for the workers but …

Melbourne is a beautiful place with lots to offer, no matter what time of year you decide to visit it. However, you can determine, when is the best time to visit Melbourne, depending on what exactly is your plan for the stay in this city.

Whether you are a prospective home buyer or have been a homeowner for years, one thing that it is important to be done on a regular basis is a home inspection in brisbane. For example, if you are about to purchase a home for the first time, it is always a good idea to have this done (and in many cases, it is actually a requirement) so that you can be aware of any potentially expensive or even downright dangerous problems that the home may have prior to you buying it. If you are already a homeowner, then having regular house inspections can keep your home in its best condition so that it will have a higher resale value, while also alerting you to problems as they occur so that you can get them repaired before they become worse.

Essentially, home inspections can save you a lot of time …

Do you have a sore neck? Do you have a backache? Are your legs throbbing? These are all conditions that are often treated by chiropractors in Hoppers Crossing. These doctors specialize in problems associated with the musculoskeletal system. Improper displacement of the spine can cause many of these problems, and chiropractors specialize in correcting these problems.

So, if you have such problems, how can you find a good chiropractic physician?

First, a good doctor will ask you about your medical history. This should be the first thing they ask you about. If you go to one and they do not immediately ask you about your medical history, keep looking – you have not yet found a good one.  In their assessment of your health history, they will ask you about your family’s health history, the history of your condition, your daily health habits and your personal health goals. All …

The Minerals Council of Australia welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Senate Committee Review of the EPBC Amendment Bill 2013.

As you are aware, the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) represents over 85% of minerals production in Australia. The MCA’s strategic objective is to advocate public policy and operational practice for a world class industry that is safe, profitable, innovative, environmentally responsible and attuned to community needs and expectations. This submission is also endorsed by the Queensland Resources Council1, South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy, Chamber of Minerals and Energy, Western Australia and MCA – Victorian and Northern Territory Divisions.

MCA members have a long-standing commitment to sustainable development and the effective management of Australia’s water resources. Although the minerals industry is a comparatively small user of waters, currently utilising 4% of consumptive use of water2 nationally, the economic return provided from that use is significant …

The conduct of fiscal policy as part of overall macroeconomic management is essential to underpinning growth and stability in the Australian economy.

The sustainability of fiscal settings and the efficiency of individual budget measures help to support consumer and investor confidence, to ensure governments do their job cost-effectively and, ultimately, to assist rising living standards.

A central theme of this Monograph is that effective fiscal rules can guide budget behaviours around a sustainable benchmark, provided that benchmark is properly specified and clearly identified. The combination of transparency and high-quality information can assist political acceptance of the need for budget discipline, without removing necessary fiscal flexibility.

The experience of Australian economic reform over the last
three decades supports this insight. Australia had seen its relative economic performance decline
by the 1980s and arresting this trend required an effective mix of microeconomic and macroeconomic
reforms pursued by successive Australian Governments, at least …

Brisbane, the capital of the Australian state of Queensland and Australia’s third most populous city in Australia, sits on the Brisbane River and is a hub of modern art gallery, beautiful gardens and historical features such as ancient buildings. Brisbane is a sight worth beholding as there are good areas to stay besides having fun activities to carry out. Wonderful sanctuaries such as the Lone Koala Pine Sanctuary located only 12 kilometers from Brisbane City are worth paying a visit. Other scenic features include the Mount Coot – tha Lookout which provides a breath-taking view of the city. As a visitor for the first time, you’ll be spoilt for choice on which place is best place to stay in Brisbane’s CBD.

Brisbane’s Central Business District

For a wonderful dinner, shopping, music and entertainment experience, the best place to stay in is the heart of the city, Brisbane Central …