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SRA PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGE DISCUSSION PAPER
Grower members
KCGOL forwarded an email to members on 11th May indicating that SRA were proposing changes to its constitution at their Annual General Meeting in October 2018 with a discussion paper to be released beforehand.
KCGOL directors have since met with SRA board who confirmed it has not invested in the development of a Trade and Market Access Strategy but has agreed in principal to consider investing in “economic modelling” which is entirely consistent with Clause 5.1 of their Constitution and the definition of Research and Development. Commonwealth Officers have also confirmed that an investment in econometric modelling to underpin an industry Trade and Market Access Strategy is not “inconsistent with Rule 6 of the SRA Constitution”.
SRA board has categorically stated “proposed amendments to the Constitution have nothing to do with providing funding to ASA but are to allow SRA to make more flexible investment decisions”.
Voting on proposed changes to the Constitution
For growers to vote on the proposed amendments to the SRA Constitution, you will need to be a member of SRA – not just paying the compulsory SRA levy. Membership is not compulsory, only payment of the levy. KCGOL has identified members who are not an existing member of SRA and has previously forwarded a separate email attaching Membership Application Form should grower wish to have voting rights.
“SRA Enhancements To The Constitution” discussion paper is now attached as well as link to SRA Constitution, https://sugarresearch.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/CURRENT-SRA-Constitution.pdf
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any queries.
Les Elphinstone
Manager / Company Secretary
Farm Safety Week
This Week Is National Farm Safety Week
National Farm Safety Week is held each year to raise awareness of farm safety issues and highlight practical steps farmers can take to improve work health and safety on farms across Australia.
2018 National Farm Safety Week
Date: 16-22 July
Theme: “Innovative, Safe and Healthy”.
For further information on how you can get involved and manage your farm safely, please refer to the following link.
BPS AGM Meeting
BPS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Date: August 21
Time: 1.30 pm
Venue: Ayr Showgrounds Hall
Light refreshments will follow the meeting
Next GEN Meeting
NEXT GEN MEETING
Date: August 21
Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: BPS Office, 210 Old Clare Road
Member Notice – Puma Product Brochures
****Puma Product Brochures and Ordering Information****
Currently Kalagro Limited proudly offer discounted fuel for KCGO members and non-members.
We are happy to announce that our supplier, Puma Energy can now deliver their range of lubricants and grease products with your fuel orders.
Below, the Puma range is attached to view for your information.
**Puma Lubricants Introduction**
**Puma Grease Range**
**Puma Lubricants Catalogue**
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Please Note: Puma range monthly specials will also be posted to the Kalagro Website when available.
Please contact the Kalamia Cane Growers office staff to order these products with your next fuel delivery or inquiries regarding prices and further information.
BBIFMAC Meeting – Minimise energy costs
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator – Changes to Chain of Responsibility
Recent advices received from National Heavy Vehicle Regulator may have an impact on some of our members who operate heavy vehicles over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. Details of announcement, upcoming information sessions in our region and link to NHVR webpage for additional information is as follows.
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM NATIONAL HEAVY VEHICLE REGULATOR
Changes to Chain of Responsibility
New Primary Duty laws in 2018
On 1 October 2018, the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) will be amended to provide that every party in the heavy vehicle transport supply chain has a duty to ensure the safety of their transport activities. In practical terms, this primary duty represents an obligation to eliminate or minimise potential harm or loss (risk) by doing all that is reasonably practicable to ensure safety. As a party in the supply chain, the best way to do this is to have safety management systems and controls in place, such as business practices, training, procedures and review processes that:
- identify, assess, evaluate, and control risk
- manage compliance with speed, fatigue, mass, dimension, loading and vehicle standards requirements through identified best practice
- involve regular reporting, including to executive officers
- document or record actions taken to manage safety.
Information sessions
The NHVR is holding more industry information sessions across the country to explain the changes to CoR, the impact on your business and how a Safety Management System can help you effectively manage your operation’s safety risks.
| Registration | Date | State | Location | Time | Venue | Address |
| Register | 2 Aug | QLD | Townsville | 1.30pm – 2.30pm | Mecure Townsville | Woolcock Street |
| Register | 29 Aug | QLD | Mackay | 1.30pm – 2.30pm | Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre | Alfred Street |
For further information – https://www.nhvr.gov.au/safety-accreditation-compliance/chain-of-responsibility/changes-to-cor
SRA Travel and Learning Awards
Travel and Learning Awards: broadening the skills and capability of the Australian sugarcane industry
Applications are open for the Sugar Industry Travel and Learning Awards (STLA) through Sugar Research Australia (SRA).
The STLA offer successful applicants up to $7,500 for an individual award or $10,000 towards a workshop or event.
These awards encourage innovative thinking and activities that can clearly demonstrate benefits to the Australian sugarcane industry. The activity should be aligned with the outcomes and strategies of the current SRA strategic plan.
The STLA are part of SRA’s investment in building the Australian sugarcane industry’s knowledge and capability.
Dr Michael O’Shea, General Manager of the Research Funding Unit, said SRA was seeking applications for innovative learning ideas.
“The awards cover a range of possible activities that will deliver benefits throughout the Australian sugarcane industry,” Dr O’Shea said. “This includes, for example, skills-development activities that could include visiting farm trials and assessing new farming methods, visiting the growing or processing sectors of other agricultural industries, conference or workshop attendance, and then sharing this information back with industry via an adoption activity.
“These awards are on offer to all industry participants, including growers, millers, and service providers including researchers.”
The Awards recognise that it is crucial that the Australian sugarcane industry continue to develop its skills and expertise, which includes looking at other industries and other countries to generate new ideas and innovation.
“SRA is committed to investing in research that can be adopted on farm or in the mill, providing a tangible outcome for sugarcane growers and millers. All applications will be assessed in that context of their benefit to the industry,” Dr O’Shea said.
Applications close August 31, 2018.
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SRA – Media Release
SRA appoints Mr Barry Dun as new Executive Manager
Sugar Research Australia (SRA) has announced the appointment of Mr Barry Dun as Executive Manager, Operations.
Mr Dun comes to the role with extensive sugar industry and management experience, including as a former General Manager of Tully Sugar Limited, where he oversaw the processing of large and record crops in the region in recent years.
“He has a Bachelor of Engineering and qualifications in health & safety, and strong IT skills. Barry also brings a strong commercial focus, a deep understanding of the industry, and is respected by our grower and miller members,” SRA CEO Mr Fisher said. Mr Dun is also a Graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Mr Fisher said that Mr Dun also has a passion for research, development and adoption through his contribution to the SRA Milling Research Advisory Committee (MRAC).
“As the Executive Manager, Operations, Mr Dun will be responsible for SRA’s health, safety and environment, human resources, information technology, and asset management.
“These functions, including our research stations throughout the industry, are vital to seeing SRA continue to provide research, development and adoption activities for Australian sugarcane growers and millers.”
Mr Dun said he was looking forward to joining SRA in a position that supported research and development and that matched his skillset.
“We welcome Barry to the SRA team, and he will commence work on August 6, based at our Tully research station. This is part of a deliberate strategy to have more of our Executive Team based in our regions to not only support our staff, but to have even better linkages with our members,” Mr Fisher said.
Media contact:
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Brad Pfeffer | Executive Manager Communications Tel 07 3331 3340 | Mob 0419 175 815 Email [email protected] | Web sugarresearch.com.au | ABN 16 163 670 068 PO Box 86 | 50 Meiers Road | Indooroopilly Q 4068 Australia
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