The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) called for nominations from suitably qualified and experiences individuals for the vacant organisational and individual industry expert positions on the Extractive Industry Reference Committee (IRC) as listed in the table below. Nominations closed COB Monday 28 November 2016.
Extractive Industries (Quarrying) activity is heavily influenced by the level of building and construction activity. Quarry materials do not tend to be transported over large distances and are generally located in regions close to where construction activity takes place; meaning Quarrying activity is geographically spread across the country. The most common quarry products in Australia are sand, gravel, sandstone and limestone.
The Extractive IRC will have responsibility for relevant components of the:
IRC Structure
The draft structure for the Extractive IRC was published on this website on 11 October 2016, providing an opportunity for industry to comment on whether the structure would adequately represent the industry. The AISC welcomed the comments received from a range of stakeholders and there was general agreement that the structures were fit for purpose and should proceed to a call for nominations.
For more information about the review process please see the IRC Review page.
| Representation Type | Number of members | Organisation | Comments/Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Peak bodies / associations | 2 | Cement, concrete and aggregates association (CCAA) | CCAA is the peak body for the heavy construction materials industry in Australia. Member to be nominated by CCAA. |
| Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) | IQA provides professional development, networking and advocacy to the extractive industries. Member to be nominated by IQA. | ||
| State associations | 1 | Individual to be nominated by the relevant State association | Rotation every two years between relevant State associations. |
| State regulators | 1 | Individual to be nominated by the relevant State Government authority responsible for regulation of Extractive Industries | Rotation every two years between relevant State Government Departments. |
| Employee Association | 1 | Appropriate nominee to be provided by the ACTU | Nominee must be directly engaged with the extractive sector. |
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Industry expertise
(5) |
1 | Vacant – Nominations closed | Individual with expertise in blasting. |
| 3 | Vacant – Nominations closed | Individuals from large operating Industry enterprises. | |
| 1 | Vacant – Nominations closed | Individual from a small or independent enterprise. |
Total members 10