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The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia ANNUAL REPORT 2012/13 THE CHAMBER OF MINERALS AND ENERGY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA PAGES About this report Contents This report provides an overview of CME’s projects and achievements over the twelve About CME 2 month period of April 2012 to March 2013. Our work is structured around five core pillars President’s Report 5 which encompass the industry’s strategy in Chief Executive’s Report 6 reaching its vision. Executive Council 9 People An industry that provides attractive Management Committee 10 career opportunities, develops people’s capacity and enables them to safely meet The Year in Review operational targets. People 14 Communities 17 Communities Innovation 19 A highly valued and strongly supported Infrastructure and Planning 20 member of the community. Natural Resources 24 Public Comment 28 Innovation North West 31 A proactive, capable and responsive industry, East and North East 33 identifying and implementing solutions to Mid West 34 future issues. South West 36 Infrastructure and Planning Kimberley 38 Supporting the development of government Submissions 40 and industry infrastructure frameworks which facilitate continuous improvement and growth Events and Activities 46 in the resources sector and broader community. Our Members 48 Natural Resources An industry that upholds sustainable practices Our Team 51 ensuring an ongoing social licence to operate. Financial Summary 53 There are also projects which are driven by region specific growth and challenges. CME has a strong presence in regional Western Australia; our work in the following key operating areas is highlighted in this report: North West East and North East Mid West South West Kimberley CME | ANNUAL REPORT About CME The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) is a persuasive industry voice, adding value to our member companies in a dynamic and increasingly complex operating environment. CME exists to champion the Western Australian resources sector in reaching its vision to lead the world in sustainable practice through innovation and to underpin Australia’s position in the global economy. CME strives to achieve this by: leading policy development on issues impacting on the resources sector; promoting the value of the sector to the community; representing the views and advocating the needs of our members; and providing an avenue by which the membership and stakeholders are able to collaborate. Our member companies generate 95 per cent of all mineral and energy production value and employ 80 per cent of the resources sector workforce in the state. With this extensive industry representation within our membership, our advocacy is well informed and highly regarded. CME’s member companies are the foundation of our operation, their valuable contributions helping build and prioritise our agenda. Since 1901, CME has grown hand-in-hand with the resources sector, continuing to provide an accessible and effective connection between the industry, community and government at all levels. PAGES 2 3 Our member companies generate 95 per cent of all mineral and energy production value in the state. CME | ANNUAL REPORT CME | ANNUAL REPORT President’s Report Over the past year there has been a strong theme of building and maintaining relationships. The industry has faced many challenges, particularly around operational costs and changes to policies at both state and federal levels. The value CME has offered its members has been in the opportunities to collaborate and to communicate with key decision-makers to enhance their understanding of the resources sector. This mutual understanding is essential when A key to securing a sustainable workforce CME reached a significant milestone this past discussing the international competitiveness is ensuring competitive and flexible work year, with the highest membership subscription of our industry. CME has spent this past year arrangements are offered. The right model can in its 112 year history. The contribution and actively engaging with stakeholders at all levels enable companies to access a skilled workforce, participation of these member companies to demonstrate the contribution of the resources while bringing social and economic benefits forms the basis of our advocacy and directs sector to both the state and federal economies, to the community. The decision to work and the day-to-day priorities. I have seen first-hand and to ensure the future prosperity of the sector reside in a regional town or work on a fly-in the commitment these companies have to the is not threatened. fly-out basis is a personal one. The industry must industry, and to making Western Australia a continue to look at ways to best support the fantastic place to work and live. Similarly, the At the heart of the sector’s operations is its local community while remaining an attractive support and understanding of the communities in workforce and the health and safety of each career choice for current and future employees. which we operate has been particularly positive. individual. CME’s Occupational Safety and Health portfolio continued work on the proposed CME’s State Growth Outlook was once again I have had the opportunity this past year to national harmonisation of safety and health updated, providing a forecast of demand for participate in a number of CME activities legislation, however this initiative by the federal key growth enablers such as people, water, including travelling to the regional offices to government has hit many obstacles as each energy and infrastructure. The forecast is meet the local members and stakeholders. state has taken a different approach. We will based on the information provided by member I extend my sincere thanks to our members continue to monitor this project to ensure that companies outlining their future developments for the time and energy they have given CME as the legislation is developed, the focus remains and subsequent requirements. The report forms through committee or council participation, on best practice models which are suitable to all a valuable basis to many of CME’s engagements contributing data for our research projects or operating regions across the country. with stakeholders. simply attending events and collaborating with other members. I’d particularly like to thank As the sector is continually challenged in Having discussed international competitiveness, the Vice-Presidents and the broader leadership securing a skilled workforce, CME promotes the it is important to mention the work CME team for their ongoing support and guidance, work of our member companies in building a has done in representing Western Australia’s and the CME staff for their dedication and diverse workforce that is accessible and attractive resources sector on the world stage. CME professionalism in representing this industry. to people from all different backgrounds. Specific has travelled to Germany, France, the United initiatives have included the Women in Resources Kingdom and South Africa, establishing Awards which celebrate the achievements of relationships and identifying opportunities for Greg Lilleyman women in the sector; the Indigenous Leadership business partnerships and further investment in President Program, providing further education to Western Australia. Indigenous individuals with identified leadership potential; and the FastTrack pilot program which assessed the barriers to employment in the resources sector for Indigenous women. PAGES 4 5 Chief Executive’s Report With a focus on ensuring the views of our members are known and valued by a wide audience of stakeholders, CME has had a busy year. As the reporting year drew to a close we to proactively present the views of our members Throughout the year we hosted a number of congratulated the Western Australian Liberal to a broad readership. In addition to these regular tours to operations across the state, providing Party on their election win. We are looking articles, CME has been invited to comment on participants with a first-hand look at the forward to continuing to work with both the many industry issues of community interest, resources industry. Members of the Board of Government and Opposition to present the views particularly via radio and printed media. Taxation as well as the Clean Energy Regulator of the Western Australian resources sector and to visited the North West and found it to be a There has been increased dialogue around land provide opportunities for members of parliament valuable and informative experience. access and the sustainable use of our state’s to further their understanding of the industry. natural resources and CME has contributed The Safety and Health Conference will be held At a federal level, as we head towards an election extensively to the Federal Government’s native in April, bringing together industry professionals later this year we will continue to advocate title reform agenda. We have worked extensively for two days of information sharing and learning. the views of the sector. Our focus remains on with members to develop a policy outlining the The conference, along with the Safety and Health maintaining global competitiveness and ensuring principles of engagement, demonstrating the Innovation Awards, are two initiatives CME is very the key decision-makers are well informed when value placed on building long term productive proud of, providing an opportunity to celebrate developing policy affecting our industry. CME relationships with traditional owners. the advancements in safety. The industry recently has
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