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about us Australian Resources and Energy Group, AMMA, has provided a unified voice for employers on workforce and other industry matters for 100 years. AMMA’s vision is to assist resources and energy employers in creating a brighter future for all Australians. A proud member-based organisation, AMMA’s work in policy and advocacy directly ensures positive outcomes for members and the broader industry. Since 1918, AMMA has delivered highquality and valuable workforce services to Australia’s resources and energy industry. AMMA provides expertise, influence, leadership and support in key workforce areas including workplace relations, human resources, diversity, training, government relations and public affairs.
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AMMA PRESIDENT Richard Owen Chairman, ExxonMobil Australia
AMMA VICE PRESIDENTS Kaye Butler Regional Lead, Asia Pacific Transformation Team, Chevron Melanie Allibon Executive General Manager, People, Newcrest Mining Limited
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CONTENTS 02
About AMMA
02
AMMA Board
04
President’s Note
06
Chief Executive’s Report
08 Industry Influence 22 Industry Engagement 34 Industry Support
DIRECTORS Johnpaul Dimech Regional Chairman – Asia Pacific, Sodexo Fiona Berkin Chief Executive, Morris Division of Sodexo Tom Quinn Chief Executive, Resources, Broadspectrum
2018
AMMA 2018 ACTIVITIES REPORT / 3
PRESIDENT’S NOTE
Richard Owen
AMMA President, ExxonMobil Australia Chairman
The centenary year for Australian Resources and Energy Group AMMA has been a highly successful period for the national employer group and an opportunity to reflect on the industry’s past, present and future. It has been extraordinary looking back on AMMA’s 100-year history, the remarkable developments made within the industry during that time, and the contribution our sector has made to the Australian way of life. This significant contribution to Australia’s national prosperity will continue for many more decades to come. In 2017–18, Australia’s resources and energy industry will account for almost 10% of GDP, 4% of the national workforce, $25 billion in annual wages and salaries, and more than $12 billion in taxes and royalties. These figures highlight the industry’s resilience and reliability – just a few of many reasons to be immensely proud of the collective achievements of the AMMA membership. As we look ahead, our industry is traversing an era full of new opportunities. Across AMMA’s membership, employers are staying ahead of the curve by embracing the ever-evolving nature of work invoked by the digital age, technology and innovation. These welcome disruptions challenge our way of thinking, break new boundaries and highlight that nothing is outside the realm of possibilities. Amid the challenging and exciting journey of transformative change, AMMA members continue to create jobs
We must become more effective in telling the story of our great industry, and engaging the broader community. and develop safer and more diverse workplaces. These developments are seeing our workplaces become more productive and efficient, while opening up careers in the resources and energy industry to increasingly broad and more diverse demographics of Australians. Transformative workplace change is also coinciding with more favourable market conditions. There is no doubt our industry is strongly placed to seize new opportunities and continue its upward trajectory. AMMA’s centenary celebrations offered a moment of nostalgic reflection on past achievements and only further emboldened our vision for the next 100 years. A key part of that vision is supporting the industry to better connect with the broader Australian public. Maintaining our industry’s social license to operate is more important than ever. AMMA 2018 ACTIVITIES REPORT / 4
We must become more effective in telling the story of our great industry and engaging the broader community. In the face of growing anti-industry activism, our challenge is to win Australia’s hearts and minds by explaining how our industry benefits the nation and why it will be critically important to moving the country forward. As detailed in this 2018 Activities Report, AMMA continues to lead the way in this area, driving positive outcomes on the issues that matter for you and your business. On behalf of the AMMA Board, I would like to thank you for your membership and your support, input and engagement with AMMA’s broad program of activities and campaigns. I look forward to working with you all as our industry continues to meet the challenges and take advantage of the many opportunities in front of us.
PRESIDENT’S NOTE
In 2017–18, Australia’s resource and energy industry will account for almost 10% of GDP, 4% of the national workforce, $25 billion in annual wages and salaries, and more than $12 billion in taxes and royalties.
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE’s report
Steve Knott AM amma chief executive
AMMA’s centennial milestone marked 100 proud years of providing support, leadership and engagement for Australia’s resources and energy industry employers. As we celebrated our centenary alongside industry and friends across the political and professional communities, it has been a privilege to reflect on the diverse membership who have entrusted AMMA as their industry representative. AMMA’s role has never been more important as our industry seeks to take hold of new opportunities and counter forces which seek to diminish its standing as a pillar of Australia’s national wellbeing. In pursuit of policies that support industry success, AMMA’s effectiveness as a conduit for members to connect and influence key policy-makers continues to grow. We are proud to facilitate access to a large and influential network of state and federal policy-makers, allowing members an opportunity to impart key industry and workforce insights onto those who shape our national framework for employing and doing business. These opportunities include the annual AMMA Coalition Dinner at Parliament House in Canberra, attended by executive leaders of our sector each year. Further, our ongoing and comprehensive government engagement was this year complemented by hosting two separate roundtable consultations for the Resources 2030 Taskforce. Through these roundtables and ongoing consultations, AMMA and its members are playing a leading role in setting conditions for the future prosperity of
our sector and the nation. In addition to direct industry engagement opportunities, we continue to influence and inform key stakeholders nationally, working to achieve favourable outcomes on the pressing policy matters affecting your businesses. It is these well-established and key relationships that have continued to add value to AMMA membership since our organisation was formed in 1918. As always, these engagement opportunities are backed by our strong program of regular, in-demand and highly informative briefing and industry events. Connecting members from the entire resources and energy supply chain to collaborate and network, these opportunities bring industry together to discuss new opportunities and workshop the best strategies for tackling industry and operational challenges. As employers continue responding to a fresh set of challenges, members’ appetite for professional guidance from AMMA’s national and highly specialised consulting team continues to increase. In a sustained period of transition for members, our consulting team’s expertise has delivered value across multiple sectors and numerous projects, assisting with efficiencies, productivity and sustainable workforce arrangements. In a period of renewed confidence for the sector, our expert team provides AMMA 2018 ACTIVITIES REPORT / 6
support to critical people strategies of member projects in both development and production stages. AMMA’s onsite capabilities are increasingly evident with our expertise deployed to operations in far reaches of Australia where our industry supports thousands of jobs and sustains regional communities. There are many new projects in the pipeline for key resource centres around Australia, adding employment opportunities and much-needed economic vibrancy back into the heart of our wealth-generating regions. These opportunities are bringing jobs, revenue and opportunities to parts of Australia in need of the benefits generated by such operations. Yet despite being the backbone of Australia’s economy and employment, our industry must be diligent in promoting the importance of the resources and energy sector. As an industry, we are being continually challenged by increased activism, with campaigns focused on interfering with not only the sector’s operational capacity, but jeopardising its significant contribution to a brighter future for all Australians. We need look no further than the national trade union movement’s increased campaign warfare in pushing for even more intense re-regulation of workplaces than that imposed by the Fair Work Act in 2009.
industry snapshot EMPLOYMENT
245.2k
Mining sub industry
(Source: Employed persons by Industry sub-division of main job (ANZSIC) and Sex, August 2018)
coal mining
This is why AMMA continues to promote the critical need for flexible, dynamic workplace relations models including both union and non-union, individual and collective agreement making. Earlier this year we undertook a detailed future of work project with a submission to a senate inquiry highlighting the industry’s direction in terms of technological change, skills requirements and the demographic shift as workforces continue diversifying. AMMA will extend on this ‘future-ready’ workplace focus with a major thought leadership piece to be published in late 2018, forming part of our advocacy for a better, more future-focused approach to workplace regulation in Australia, putting forth a strong vision for where our workplaces are heading and the guiding principles for policy makers into the future. Across our 100-year journey, AMMA has delivered on the vision and priorities identified by members. On behalf of members, we continue to advocate for sensible policy reform that will create a future-ready, fitfor-purpose industry environment competitive on the world stage. Thank you for your support and contribution to AMMA as we collectively support our world-class resources and energy sector and the associated jobs, investment and economic prosperity it generates.
55.4k Metal Ore Mining
94.4k Exploration and other mining support services
53.7k
40.3k 204.9k
8.7k 46.8k
Oil & Gas Extraction
4.2k 20.7k
24.9k 14.8k
79.7k
Non-metallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying
3.8k 11.9k
15.7k 8.8k
45k
Mining (not further defined)
0.1k 1k
1.1k
Mining is projected to have
pro j ected JOBS GROWTH
2.4%
modest employment growth
over the five years to May 2022
up by 2.4%
(SOURCE: Department of Jobs and Small Business, Australian Jobs 2018, p. 18)
AUSTRALIA’S COMMODITY EXPORT EARNINGS
$226
$238
$233
2017-18
2018-19
2019-20
BILLION
BILLION
(Source: Resources and Energy Quarterly, June 2018) Current
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Forecast
BILLION
INDUSTRY INFLUENCE
industry INFLUENCE TARA DIAMOND Director Industry Services
A significant value driver for AMMA membership is connecting resources and energy industry employers to key policy makers. Through effective government relations, AMMA continues to influence important legislative and policy changes to ensure favourable outcomes for members and the broader industry. With an array of well-established relationships and a reputation as a respected voice on all workplacerelated issues, AMMA’s effectiveness as a conduit for industry to provide recommendations and insight to decision-makers is stronger than ever. Membership with AMMA opens up
unique opportunities to contribute to, and directly engage with, those who shape Australia’s workplace framework. Our collaborative approach to seek input and consultation from AMMA members forms a crucial part of how we direct our advocacy efforts to deliver valuable industry outcomes. AMMA also proactively identifies key measures for consideration by government, strengthening our standing as an informed industry leader on workplace and people matters.
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With a looming Federal Election creating challenges, opportunities and uncertainty, a number of AMMA’s priorities are building on significant work undertaken in 2018 to ensure workplace regulation is fit for the future needs of employers. AMMA puts a future-focused lens on every area of advocacy and support it undertakes on behalf of members, delivering a strong and unified message to influence practical policy development reflective of employers’ needs.
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Industry submissions and advocacy • Employer advocacy to Minister for Jobs and Industrial Relations Kelly O’Dwyer seeking action in relation to the industry threat of “double dipping” for casual entitlements. • Briefing to Minister O’Dwyer on key workplace policy priorities for resources and energy employers. • Advocacy to the Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Building and Construction Commission on proactive education and compliance measures relating to the ACTU “Change the Rules” rallies. • Submission to the Senate Committee inquiry into the health and safety of workers in the offshore petroleum industry. • Submission to the Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety into Proposals for amendments to the model Work Health and Safety Bill for adoption in Western Australia. • Various briefings to Senate Crossbench seeking support for the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Ensuring Integrity) Bill 2017.
• Advocacy to Craig Laundy, Minister for Small and Family Business, the Workplace & Deregulation, seeking review of two Fair Work Commission issues relating to tenure and appointments. • Advocacy to Minister Laundy on Seacare Authority Code of Practice. • Various submissions to the Queensland, South Australian and Victorian state governments on labour hire licensing legislation and related regulations. • Submission to the Senate Select Committee on the Future of Work and Workers. • Submission to the Western Australian Government review of the WA Industrial Relations system. • Submission to the Department of Employment’s review of the Shortterm Skilled Occupation List and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List. • Submission to the 2017 Greenfields Agreements Review.
Representing AMMA members • National Workplace Relations Consultative Council
• Vocational Education and Training Advisory Board
• Committee on Industrial Legislation
• Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration
• Australian Industry and Skills Committee
• Seacare Authority
• Commonwealth Apprenticeship Advisory Group
• Standards Australia Committee: CH-039 Detection of Drugs in Oral Fluids
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AMMA highlighted the need for Australia’s national policy makers to urgently address the rigidity and complexity of our workplace relations system.
Guiding the Future of Work A key area of AMMA’s workplace advocacy in 2018 was guiding and supporting policy makers in “future of work” considerations. This was highlighted in a thorough submission to the Senate Select Committee Inquiry on the Future of Work and Workers. AMMA’s submission explained why policy makers must address the nation’s workplace relations system to ensure it is modern and fit for purpose in the context of future work trends. We identified two broad trends which are defining the future of work in resources and energy: the rapid development of new technologies; and increasing desires of many Australians for flexible, nontraditional work opportunities.
AMMA implored government to recognise these trends were well underway in the resources and energy industry, giving a clear indication of where the future of work in these sectors was headed. The submission detailed how the development of new technologies is creating a large-scale demographic shift in the skills and expertise required in the resources and energy industry. Increasing desires for flexible employment options is shaping the future of work, in line with broad generational and societal trends towards more dynamic and fluid ways to engage in work activities. While these trends align to provide valuable employment opportunities to AMMA 2018 ACTIVITIES REPORT / 10
broader demographics of Australians, it is clear businesses and workers are being let down by Australia’s workplace relations system. AMMA highlighted the need for Australia’s national policy makers to urgently address the rigidity and complexity of our workplace relations system. In 2018, AMMA advocated for removal of red tape and regulatory burdens that are impacting on business growth and associated future employment opportunities. In 2019 and beyond, we will continue evidencing the need for urgent progress on our workplace framework to ensure it reflects the demands imposed by the changing nature of work.
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PREPARING FOR THE CHANGING FACE OF WORK A summary of recommendations from AMMA’s Submission to the Senate Select Committee on the Future of Work and Workers, inquiring into the impact of technological and other change on the future of work and workers in Australia Supporting Technological Innovation 1. Investigate how the Australian Government can ease the transition for regional economies as resources and energy expertise becomes increasingly centralised in CBD hubs. 2. Review the Australian Government’s funding and other support mechanisms for ‘future of work’ skills, particularly in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). 3. Review the current funding model and effectiveness of METS Ignited and other ‘new technology’ training and development initiatives to shore-up future skills supply. 4. Commit further government support for research and development on new innovative technologies, as well as training for the associated skills and expertise.
Flexibility and the Future of Work 5. Ensure any future government approaches to “future of work” matters encourage and support greater flexibility in work. 6. Provide a greater range of options in employment arrangements that enable business to achieve productivity gains in the workplaces of the future.
Australia’s Workplace System – Removing the Barriers 7. Implement the vast bulk of improvements to Australia’s workplace relations system recommended by the Productivity Commission following its comprehensive 2015 review. 8. Abolish Australia’s awards system – the only one of its kind in the world – in favour of a simpler, clearer and more standard/appropriate safety net. 9. Expand agreement making options to facilitate the making of employment arrangements, both individual and collective, directly between workers and employers. 10. Modernise Australia’s workplace relations system, including through targeted de-regulation and increased flexible work options, to ensure it can meet current and future work trends.
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Ensuring Integrity in Registered Organisations Another major focus in 2018 was advocating the merits of important legislation to restore public confidence in the conduct and operations of Registered Organisations in Australia.
and powers necessary for appropriate and effective regulation of all such organisations, which play an important and at times very powerful role in the nation’s economic and social development.
Through our support for the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Ensuring Integrity) Bill 2017, AMMA worked to ensure all registered organisations, including trade unions and registered employer groups, lifted their standards, behaviours and transparency.
Separately, AMMA is leading the litigation on behalf of members challenging the Fair Work Commission’s approval of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union merger with the Maritime Union of Australia and the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia.
The proposed legislation was introduced to parliament in August 2017, containing several key measures, including the reinstatement of a public interest test for all proposed mergers of Registered Organisations in Australia.
In the latter stages of 2018, AMMA has welcomed a renewed focus by the Australian Government on workplace relations, including the portfolio being returned to a senior cabinet position and positive discussion about Senate Crossbench support for the Ensuring Integrity Bill.
Additionally, the Bill sought to provide our courts and regulators with the tools
FWC Reform In response to feedback from members on the performance of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) and inadequacies evidenced in the 2018 Federal Budget papers, AMMA pressed the issue of resourcing and capability challenges at the national workplace relations tribunal. This built upon AMMA’s sustained advocacy for reform and change at the FWC, reflecting employers’ frustrations in lengthy agreement approval processes. Through correspondence to the Australian Government and coverage in the media, AMMA recommended a number of important reforms to the FWC, including:
• Limiting appointment terms of tribunal members to 10 years; • Extending the statutory retirement age of tribunal members to 70 (from the current 65); and • Appointing at least seven more tribunal members to address resourcing challenges. Additionally, AMMA publicly welcomed new research into experiences before the FWC and noted that recommendations to improve unfair dismissal processes, encourage greater consistency in discretionary decisions and simplification of the awards system, reflected longstanding positions of employers in the resources and energy sector. AMMA 2018 ACTIVITIES REPORT / 12
While applying equally to all registered organisations, the Ensuring Integrity Bill would act as a particular deterrent to the continued, recidivist law-breaking of the CFMMEU. Steve Knott AMMA Chief Executive
“... The 2018 Federal Budget paper on Employment Institutions shows the FWC is ‘not on track’ to achieve the 32-day target for approval of enterprise agreements. This is a significant problem for employers and the broader economy that could be addressed through appointing new tribunal members at the Commissioner level to assist with the FWC’s workload.” – AMMA letter to Craig Laundy, Minister for Small and Family Business, the Workplace & Deregulation seeking review of two Fair Work Commission issues relating to tenure and appointments
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Labour Hire Licensing An emerging issue with high impact on many members has been the push for licensing schemes for labour hire companies. AMMA has been on the front foot in advocating the impracticality of statebased labour hire licensing schemes, with direct and private engagement with state governments to relay members’ clear concerns. Focusing on minimising the impact of such schemes, including attempts to reject the Victorian government’s labour hire licensing bill, AMMA delivered a national webinar on labour hire licensing matters to members. Advocacy will continue countering mistruths about labour hire and resisting the Australian Labor Party’s push for a national labour hire licensing scheme.
International Matters A raft of changes were announced to skilled migration in 2018, with AMMA continuing to advocate for policy to reflect the dynamic and specialised nature of job roles that are being performed in the resources and energy industry.
members’ operations.
Extending on AMMA’s direct lobbying to the minister for reclassification of a number of occupations on a range of temporary and permanent skilled visas, we provided employer input as the department undertook reviews of the occupation lists.
The views and concerns of members were also represented by AMMA Chief Executive Steve Knott at the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (MACSM) meeting in June.
AMMA provided information and evidence in relation to the occupations that remain ineligible but are critical for our
AMMA has been on the front foot in advocating the impracticality of state-based labour hire licensing schemes.
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Drawing on feedback from members, AMMA continued its advocacy efforts on the critical need for a number of high priority, mostly offshore-related occupations to be reinstated for eligibility.
A new Visa in 2018 is also being piloted, with AMMA welcoming the Global Talent Scheme as a mechanism to fill industry gaps left by changes to the temporary skilled migration programs.
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Work Health and Safety AMMA supported employers in a number of workplace, health and safety (WHS) areas, including specific areas where WHS policy intersects with workplace relations.
to the Senate Education and Employment References Committee’s Inquiry into the Work Health and Safety of Workers in the Offshore Petroleum Industry.
In pursuing safe and practical WHS outcomes for employers, AMMA maintained that determinations around safety should be made at the workplace level to foster improvement and effective resolutions.
AMMA’s West Coast experts appeared before a public hearing, providing evidence in support of our written submission, which focused on the need for consistency and again warned against unnecessary expansion of union rights with limited relevance to safety outcomes.
AMMA supported the move to a nationallyharmonised WHS legislation with specific allowances for resources employers to continue individualised risk-based approaches to their WHS management. This included representing members’ views to the planned adoption of the Model WHS Bill in Western Australia. AMMA made it clear a separate union right of entry regime under the proposed WA WHS Act is entirely unnecessary, as is an extension of the powers of health and safety representatives. AMMA also represented members’ views
AMMA will closely monitor further developments in this area including any indication that the Committee’s recommendations are being considered for official ALP policy. On a broader scale, Safe Work Australia will subsequently produce a written report on the current operation and content of the adoption of WHS laws, in all jurisdictions, in 2019. AMMA will also be involved in responses to a comprehensive review by the national safety authority, due to be handed down in 2019.
Other workplace matters AMMA’s advocacy efforts saw the group exercise influence on a wide range of legislative and workplace relations issues, including: • Supporting the Fair Work Amendment (Repeal of 4 Yearly Reviews and Other Measures) Bill 2017, which will, among other things, overcome the requirement for strict compliance with Notice of Employee Representational Rights (NERR) requirements, thus improving the agreement making process for AMMA members.
Australian Labor Party and The Greens. • Providing information and analysis of the Modern Slavery Act and how it may affect members. • Addressing workplace relations issues within the responsibility of the Fair Work Ombudsman. AMMA also acknowledged outgoing Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James and welcomed her replacement, Sandra Parker PSM.
• Supporting the Fair Work Amendment Act 2015 legislation, which amended provisions dealing with greenfields agreements to provide further improvements for employers.
• Working with the Western Australian Government to provide relevant industry feedback on a Code of Practice for Mentally healthy workplaces for fly-in flyout (FIFO) workers in the resources and construction sectors.
• Assessing and preparing AMMA members for the potential impact of workplace relations policies released by the
• Analysis and assistance on the changes stemming from the introduction of extra family and domestic violence leave entitlements.
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Leading the Public Affairs debate In 2018 AMMA continued to be the resources and energy industry’s leading voice on workplace relations, workforce development and other ‘people’ areas.
Challenging trade union campaigns In response to the well-resourced anti-business campaign of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), AMMA developed a comprehensive member information kit ensuring members were provided with fact-based counter-messages. Complete with facts, figures and myth-busting material, the kit assisted members in countering union misrepresentations and promoting positive industry messages in the following areas: • Free and Fair Bargaining • The Right to Strike • Terminating Workplace Agreements • An Independent Workplace Umpire • Insecure Work • Labour Hire • Skilled Migration • Australian Building and Construction Commission. The circulation of the information kit followed the union movement’s “Change the Rules” widespread campaigning on a number of key workplace regulation matters. AMMA anticipates the information kit will become especially useful in the lead-up to the next Federal Election across applications including public affairs, employee communications, investor and other stakeholder relations, and community engagement.
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Government Affairs AMMA has continued its proven track record as the employer association best-connected to link the resources and energy industry with key policy-makers in state and federal governments. As a strong and unified voice of the resources and energy sector, AMMA’s role in advocating on the key issues for members remains as effective as ever. Whether it be working for favourable outcomes in workplace relations reform, or highlighting concerns with the Fair Work Commission, AMMA’s focus remained on supporting employers in their pursuits of productivity and competitiveness throughout 2018. AMMA has been determined to seek opportunities to highlight and advocate on policy matters of high relevance to employers. Following the Federal Government’s leadership change and ministerial reshuffle in August, AMMA welcomed the restoration of industrial relations to a senior cabinet position and engaged with Minister Kelly O’Dwyer and Shadow Minister Brendan O’Connor on a number of key issues relating to the portfolio.
Pre-election campaign In a period of high anticipation ahead of the next Federal Election, AMMA has increased its engagement and advocacy on a number of key workplace relations issues. To prepare and position members for a potential change in government, AMMA has engaged with the ALP regarding plans to overhaul many areas of workplace relations, including its excessively regulated national labour hire licensing policy and likely push for collective industry-wide bargaining. In 2018 AMMA also worked closely with key member company representatives on industry and workplace messaging ahead of the upcoming Federal Election.
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Australian Financial Review October 12, 2017
Fair Work Commission overrules ‘unsafe’ dismissal decision over alcohol breach AMMA comments on the Fair Work Commission overruling an ‘unsafe’ dismissal decision over alcohol breach as “a step in the right direction and stops the undermining of workplace health and safety protocols”.
The Australian November 28, 2017
Business alarm after vote backs mega-union As the CFMMEU, MUA and TCFUA were on the verge of merging, AMMA commented there was “no doubt the stability of the supply chain, from pit to port, is at risk if the CFMEU/MUA merger is allowed to go ahead”.
The Australian December 6, 2017
High Court strikes down union A High Court rules that unions are restricted from taking legal strike action if they have breached orders of the Fair Work Commission, with AMMA saying it “shows you don’t get to wreak havoc on a business if you’re not complying with the law”. Credlin, Sky News Live November 30 2017
Merger impact on resources and energy industry AMMA’s Director Workplace Relations Amanda Mansini explores the implications of the proposed merger between the CFMEU and MUA and the impact on the resources and energy and construction and building industries.
News Corp January 30, 2018
Jobs of the future will pay off
Australian Financial Review January 6, 2018
Australian Financial Review January 17, 2018
Whistleblower appointed to blow the whistle on building industry
Court cases could prevent ‘super union’
AMMA welcomes the Australian Government appointing Stephen McBurney as Australian Building and Construction Commissioner.
AMMA comments on an expected slight upturn in demand in mining jobs for 2018.
ABC Drive March 6, 2018
Credlin, Sky News Live February 6, 2018 The Australian January 25, 2018
Labor’s Fair Work plan ‘insane’ AMMA criticises an ALP proposal to give more powers to the Fair Work Commission as “insanity”.
In this coverage, AMMA highlights the union merger would strangle business in a submission to the Fair Work Commission.
Union merger concerns AMMA Chief Executive Steve Knott interviewed by Peta Credlin on Sky News Live, focusing on the implications of the potential merger of the CFMEU and MUA for Australia’s resources and energy industry.
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Merger jeopardises billions of revenue In an interview with ABC Drive, AMMA Director Workplace Relations Amanda Mansini outlines why the CFMEUMUA merger puts billions of dollars in company tax and royalties at risk.
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Weekend Australian March 17, 2018
Australian Financial Review March 9, 2018
High Court bid in union merger
Bosses fight CFMEU-MUA super union
In this Weekend Australian article, AMMA chief executive Steve Knott says litigation to overturn the CFMMEU merger had the support of members after the Fair Work Commission rejected a bid to delay the amalgamation.
With the resources industry concerned the new “super union” will see an escalation of industrial action that will be coordinated “from pit to port”, AMMA has sought an amendment to legislation so it applies before the proposed merger date of the CFMEU-MUA.
The Australian April 9, 2018
Australian Financial Review April 16, 2018
Super union merger proves the Prime Minister’s hand was off the tiller An opinion editorial by AMMA Chief Executive Steve Knott explains the failure to revive a public interest test on union mergers is a great example of why workplace relations must be reinstated as a priority area for the Coalition.
The Australian May 10, 2018
Huge union protest disrupts Port of Melbourne and CBD AMMA slams the first co-ordinated industrial action by the recently merged construction and maritime unions as “illegal, irresponsible, damaging and reckless”.
AFR August 9, 2018
Howard urges action on ‘unfinished’ IR reform Former Prime Minister John Howard spoke of the critical importance of Australia’s resources and energy industry to the national wellbeing at the 2018 AMMA Centenary Gala Dinner.
Resources sector says time to ditch historical award system AMMA Chief Executive Steve Knott calls for the abolishment of Australia’s industrial award system.
Australian Financial Review July 4, 2018
Coalition told to boost Fair Work posts AMMA Chief Executive Steve Knott calls for increased appointments to the Fair Work Commission before the next election, along with 10year term limits.
Australian Financial Review March 21, 2018
New Senate push to kill union merger The Turnbull government has launched a fresh push to get laws blocking the merger of the militant construction and maritime unions passed in the Senate. AMMA has urged the government to amend the Bill so it will apply before the merger date takes effect.
Australian Financial Review July 25, 2018
Last-ditch bid to stop super union AMMA outlines why it is challenging the CFMMEU merger in the Federal Court, on behalf of employers.
The Australian August 28, 2018
Business backing for O’Dwyer as industrial relations policy returns to centre stage AMMA Chief Executive Steve Knott welcomes Kelly O’Dwyer to her new role of Minister for Jobs, Industrial Relations and Women, and the elevation of industrial relations back to its rightful place as a senior cabinet role.
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The Australian September 11, 2018
ABCC ‘not enough to stop the CFMEU’ AMMA calls for Senate Crossbench support of the Ensuring Integrity Bill.
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In 2018, the AMMA News Update provided more than 3000 member company representatives with fortnightly news and analysis on key industry and workplace issues. Following member feedback, in 2018 AMMA changed the frequency of the News Update from weekly to fortnightly, allowing for more indepth and informative coverage of the pressing issues for members.
AMMA | Australian Resources & Energy Group | Fortnightly News
In 2018, the News Update has informed members on key issues including: • Breaking news on industry, economic and political matters. • Comprehensive analysis of relevant workplace tribunal and court rulings, highlighting the implications for employers.
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• Analysis of key policy developments and workplace regulation issues. • Feedback opportunities for members on key issues and input into areas of AMMA advocacy and representation, including parliamentary committee inquiries and government reviews. • Announcements and communication of AMMA events and initiatives. The News Update continues to attract above-industry standard engagement rates, demonstrating its informative and educational value for professionals, managers and executives in the resources and energy industry.
AMMA Social Media AMMA has increased its social media presence substantially in 2018, using it as a vehicle for a range of focus areas, including positively promoting industry achievements and contributions, workplace relations advocacy and
AMMA event promotion. In AMMA’s centenary year, a strong program of social media marketing and engagement was used to promote the organisation’s 100year celebrations, particularly the Centenary video series.
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Social media continues to be an effective platform for AMMA’s communications activities, particularly with AMMA’s company page and the Chief Executive’s page increasing their followers and engagement on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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How Australia fares against global competitors global competiveness index
Labour market efficiency
21st 28th overall overall
72nd – COOPERATION IN LABOUR-EMPLOYER RELATIONS 109th – Flexibility in wage determination
INDUSTRY CONTINUES SUPPORTING AUSTRALIAN ECONMOMY
110th – Hiring and firing practices 46th – Redundancy costs 102nd – Effect of taxation on incentives to work 31st – Pay and productivity
Mining industry continues to support overall economic growth
6th – Reliance on professional management 23rd – Country capacity to retain talent 17th – Country capacity to attract talent
Australia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 1.0 per cent in the March quarter 2018, with mining industry value-added also growing by 1.0 per cent. The mining industry directly accounted for 7.8 per cent of the growth in Australia’s GDP in the quarter
55th – Female participation in the labour force (Source: World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report 2017–2018)
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(Source: Resources and Energy Quarterly, June 2018)
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industry engagement For 100 years, AMMA has been the trusted adviser for resources and energy industry employers on key workplace matters.
TARA DIAMOND Director Industry Services
With a proven track record in delivering efficiency and productivity outcomes for members, AMMA’s knowledge and industry experience continues to be critical in achieving positive results for employers. In 2018 and beyond, AMMA’s team of workplace specialists is guiding our vast collection of variously-sized businesses to plan for future success.
AMANDA MANSINI Director Workplace Relations
Acutely aware of the need to prepare for the future, we are uniting employers to overcome challenges and identify opportunities for growth and development through these regular opportunities for engagement and collaboration. AMMA’s wide range of events provide opportunities for the members to gather and share information, while strengthening industry cooperation through networking.
Not only are we plotting a strategic path for members to thrive, we are also celebrating and working to preserve the significant contribution our members make to the wellbeing and prosperity of Australia.
AMMA’s membership offering continues to be of high value for employers, evidenced by strong membership retention and the organisation welcoming a new suite of members in 2018.
Through AMMA’s ever-expanding list of in-demand briefings and networking opportunities across Australia, members remain informed on a wide range of topics affecting their business.
With renewed sector confidence expected to continue for years to come, AMMA looks forward to guiding employers to take advantage of more favourable conditions and the opportunities presented.
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amma centenary gala dinner 2018 marked a special milestone for AMMA as it celebrated 100 years of support and leadership for resources and energy employers.
Special guest John Howard OM AC
The centennial year offered an opportunity for AMMA to build on what it does best: bringing together representatives of the resources and energy industry community. The centrepiece of the year’s celebrations was the AMMA Centenary Gala Dinner, attended by more than 500 key identities across the political, business and workplace relations community. Taking place in Melbourne on 1 August,
The Australian Qantas Children’s Choir
the event was industry’s biggest celebration of 2018 and was widely lauded as unforgettable, drawing accolades from all attendees. It was a unique opportunity for the industry to celebrate the past, present and future of AMMA. A highlight for many was the widelycovered address from Australia’s 25th and second-longest serving Prime Minister John Howard OM AC, a special guest of AMMA’s for the evening.
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The room was inspired by Mr Howard’s everlasting passion for the industry and his strong comments and vision for the state of workplace relations policy in Australia. Calling on Australia’s present-day political leaders to rise to the challenge of workplace relations reform as a critical driver of productivity and economic resilience, Mr Howard’s sentiments resonated with the attendees and will no doubt remain highly relevant well into the future.
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AMMA Industry Awards celebrate excellence Celebrating the resources and energy industry’s shining stars, the annual AMMA Industry Awards recognised workforce excellence in the sector. Held in Melbourne and coinciding with the industry’s biggest celebration of 2018 at the AMMA Centenary Gala Dinner, the awards were presented in front of more than 500 industry and political leaders. The calibre of this year’s recipients again highlights the individuals and organisations across our industry are setting the benchmark, not only in our sector, but Australia-wide, for their initiatives and programs. Across six categories covering all key workforce-related areas of the industry, the awards celebrate leadership, innovation and excellence in the sector.
Young Professional award winner Shelby Bailey, from Atlas Professionals, receiving an AMMA Industry Award from Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matthew Canavan
2018 AMMA Industry Award winners Indigenous Employment and Retention (sponsored by Newcrest Mining) award winner: NPJV – Njamal Services & Pilbara Resource Group Innovation in Training and Development (sponsored by ExxonMobil) award winner: Quadrant Energy
Membership milestone-achievers for AMMA long membership were also recognised and celebrated. A total of 15 employers were recognised for their long membership of AMMA, capped by founding member Copper Mines of Tasmania, celebrating an incredible 100 years of AMMA membership for its Mount Lyell mine.
Long membership awards
Australian Women in Resources (AWRA) (sponsored by Sodexo) award winner: St Barbara
15 year: BP Refinery – Kwinana, Fortescue Metals Group
Workforce Innovation (sponsored by Downer) award winner: Sodexo Services Australia
20 year: Brunel Technical, Fluor Australia, Gold Fields Australia, Nacap Australia
Health & Wellbeing award winner: Gold Fields Australia
25 year: Sodexo Services Australia
Young Professional award winner: Shelby Bailey (Atlas Professionals)
30 year: St Barbara
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35 year: Clough, Thiess 45 year: Svitzer Australia, Grange Resources 50 year: Chevron Australia 60 year: Ensign International Energy Services 100 year: Copper Mines of Tasmania (Mount Lyell Mining)
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Highlighting industry success As part of our centenary celebrations, AMMA was proud to deliver a number of showcase projects to commemorate its 100year journey. As a key project in AMMA’s Centenary marketing and promotional strategy of 2018, a “Centenary Special Edition” of industry magazine, Resource People, was widely distributed. Designed as a keepsake coffee book-style publication, the special edition was bigger, more colourful and featured more in-depth stories on member companies than a standard edition. 4500 hard copies were printed and distributed, with a digital edition also released.
Centenary Video Project A suite of videos promoting the resources and energy industry and AMMA’s role in its development over the past 100 years were released to great anticipation and reception by industry. The two-part project included a series of five short videos and a 10-minute video history exploring how AMMA and the resources and energy industry developed and grew concurrently since 1918. Past and present leaders of AMMA spoke candidly on key areas of the industry as the contribution of AMMA and the resources and energy industry to Australia was explored. These videos are available through AMMA’s website and YouTube channel.
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AMMA members at the Melbourne roundtable consultation for the Resources 2030 Taskforce
The Resources 2030 Taskforce heard key insights from AMMA members at the Brisbane roundtable consultation
Connecting Industry Leaders with policy makers AMMA continues to build on its reputation as a trusted partner for resources and energy executives and Australia’s political decision-makers. In 2018, AMMA directly connected CEO-level representatives to national policy-makers, including the annual AMMA dinner with the Coalition leadership. Hosted at Parliament House, Canberra, attendees at this year’s
Coalition Dinner heard insightful contributions from senior Coalition Ministers and had the opportunity to convey their industry observations in a warm and relaxed setting.
AMMA members played a significant role in providing detail on how the Taskforce could ensure Australia’s resources and energy sector remains globally competitive and sustainable.
In addition, AMMA was invited to facilitate roundtable consultations in Brisbane and Melbourne for the Resources 2030 Taskforce to gather essential industry feedback from CEOlevel members.
Much of the feedback from members has now been adopted and captured in the Taskforce’s report, which was welcomed by AMMA in September and will form a basis for further feedback and lobbying in 2019 and beyond.
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top priorities for AMMA members Industry issues •
Investor certainty
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Efficient regulation
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Workplace relations
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Regional development
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Independent studies
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Bank divestment
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New project agreements
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Technology strategy
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Infrastructure development
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Reduce red tape
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Facilitating the right skills
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Targeted education and promotion programs
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Educate both teachers and students
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Barrier of increased statutory liabilities
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Access to international labour and skills
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Skills transition from adoption of technology and innovation
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Industry to inspire and lead culture development to appreciate and support the resources industry
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A more united voice across the industry to fight back against anti-industry activist groups
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Issue of funding and transparency of activist NGOs
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Industry mobilising employees to stand up and be proud of their employer and the wider industry
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Expanding AMMA’s presence internationally, our workplace experts also travelled to Singapore to brief members on the opportunities and challenges for the industry.
Sharing industry knowledge AMMA’s regular series of industry briefing events and webinars continue to be highly informative and in high demand, delivering value as a standard inclusion of AMMA membership. From Kalgoorlie to Brisbane, AMMA’s workplace professionals travelled to all parts of the country to deliver a range of important updates to members. Industry and issue-specific events were held to inform members on challenges such as labour hire licensing, the
attack on the supply chain including use of casuals in the mining sector and the ACTU’s “Change the Rules” campaign. Expanding AMMA’s presence internationally, our workplace experts also travelled to Singapore to brief members on the opportunities and challenges for the industry. Briefing events and webinars continue to ensure members are armed with the most up-to-date information on a range of the latest workplace, resources and energy industry issues.
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Australian Women in Resources Alliance (AWRA) Six years after its founding by AMMA, the Australian Women in Resources Alliance (AWRA) is meeting the aspirations of members to increase the representation of women at all levels in their organisations. The national workforce gender diversity initiative assists employers on their gender diversity journey with the overarching goal to increase women’s participation in the resources, allied and related construction sectors to 25% by 2020. Promoting the importance of gender diversity, AWRA is viewed as the pre-eminent national initiative in boosting employer capability, focused on women’s workforce participation. In 2018, AWRA completed its highly successful e-Mentoring program, matching female mentees with mentors from the industry to build capabilities, workshop on career goals and strategise on professional and personal development. This program saw the industry-first mentoring program reach the outstanding milestone achievement of matching 300 mentoring pairs. In addition, AWRA facilitated regular lunchtime webinars, hosting gender diversity leaders and innovators from organisations including Fortescue Metals Group, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and BHP. Another highlight of 2018 was the release of AWRA’s comprehensive report into workplace gender diversity - titled Gender Diversity in the Australian Resources and Energy Industry – Leading, Lagging or Losing Out? This publication provided in-depth analysis of gender diversity ambitions in the sector and compared its progress to other industries. Five main areas of gender diversity were explored in the report: workforce participation, cultural change, women in leadership, pay equity and workplace flexibility. An advisory board was created in 2018 to guide AWRA’s direction, comprising of senior and experienced human resources practitioners drawn from companies in diverse areas of the industry. The advisory board’s key projects include a benchmarking initiative to develop a baseline of data and knowledge of best practice initiatives across the industry.
This includes a national survey, organisational interviews and a report. The survey will be undertaken every two years to track progress and assist in the direction of the industry. Another initiative is the Gender Smart Safety project which aims to assist with the psychological safety of women in mining. This project will be rolled out over different sites nationally. The board consists of: • Joanne Fox – Santos Limited • Sharon Ridgway – Origin Energy • Val Madsen – St Barbara • Liz Hansen – Anglo American • Linda O’Farrell – Fortescue Metals Group • Kaye Butler – Chevron
Five main areas of gender diversity were explored in the report: workforce participation, cultural change, women in leadership, pay equity and workplace flexibility.
• Steve Batterham – MMG • Jacky Connolly – Woodside • Professor Bob Wood – Cognicity • Tracy Brathaug – Broadspectrum AWRA was also pleased to team up with the newly-launched Australian Gender Equality Council (AGEC) as a founding member.
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COLLABORATION & LEADERSHIP Supporting future industry leaders As part of AMMA’s holistic leadership development opportunities, the organisation proudly established the Future Leaders Network in 2018 to bring together and inspire the next generation of leaders in the resources and energy sector. The network launched in Melbourne at a lunchtime discussion forum featuring Australian business leaders and role models, Peta Credlin and Karen Gee. The network attracted a group of talented aspiring leaders, providing valuable insights, leadership success stories, development opportunities and connections. Throughout 2019, the network will launch in Brisbane and Perth, providing the tools, experience and insights required to set aspiring leaders on a clear path to leadership.
The network attracted a group of talented aspiring leaders, providing valuable insights, leadership success stories, development opportunities and connections.
Resources and Energy Industry Mental Health Advisory Board In 2018, AMMA developed an advisory board to collaborate on the challenges posed by the mental health and wellness of the industry workforce. The board will continue determining industry policy positions and establish industry-wide initiatives to feature and focus on the efforts of employers. The board consists of: • Val Madsen St Barbara • JohnPaul Dimech Sodexo Services Asia • Keir Williams Bristow Helicopters Australia • Melanie Allibon Newcrest Mining • Andrew Broad Ausdrill • Paula Saftig ConocoPhillips • Emily D’Alterio New Hope Group Campaigns & Influence: Learnings from the US In July, AMMA engaged with key industry stakeholders in the United States. Having connected with a range of American experts responsible for positive industry campaigns and reforms, from trade associations and company representatives to labour unions, AMMA is well positioned to leverage those experiences and knowledge in our 2019 positive industry campaign strategies.
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Amanda Mansini, Karen Gee and Peta Credlin at the launch of the Future Leaders Network.
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Guiding Skills Policy With the evolving nature of skill development, AMMA members know they have a strong advocate in the ongoing reform of Australia’s skills landscape. In 2018 AMMA’s role on the Australian Industry & Skills Committee (AISC) ensured employers had a leading voice on reform and development of Australia’s national vocational education and training (VET) packages and policies. Working with industry and government, the AISC continued delivering a suite of industry programs assisting employers with their skills and training needs, including cross sector training package development in the fields of digital transformation, automation, cyber security, supply chain and big data.
Working with industry and government, the AISC continued delivering a suite of industry programs assisting employers with their skills and training needs.
With renewed confidence in the resources and energy sector, AMMA knows it is vitally important to ensure Australia’s training system provides the skills and knowledge needed to grow our country’s businesses and economy. From assisting with skills development and demand, to project resourcing strategies, supervisory training and HR practices, AMMA is guiding members through value-adding opportunities to become more productive and efficient.
member engagement team
Tom Reid Head of Policy & Public Affairs • Manages AMMA’s policy, external affairs and member communications activities. • Coordinates AMMA’s workplace relations policy and advocacy program, associated government and media relations strategies. • Leads advocacy campaigns to promote positive outcomes for employers.
Samantha Edmunds Head of Member Services • Engages and connects with members to ensure quality support and service. • Collaborates with industry stakeholders to deliver relevance through AMMA membership. • Tailors the membership value to individual employer needs.
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Elspeth Jeffery Programs • Passionate about increasing women’s workforce participation in the Australian resources and energy industry. • Assists employers with best practice employment policies, initiatives and programs. • Specialist in diversity and inclusion matters.
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industry SUPPORT AMANDA MANSINI Director Workplace Relations
In 100 years of AMMA, technology has advanced considerably and the workplace relations system has evolved to a complex body of law and practice, yet some things remain the same. Most significantly, the human skills needed to lead and constantly improve our ways of working and the importance of a strong organisational culture, have remained critically important. The constant “human” side necessitates culture and engagement. As our industry has demonstrated time and time again, the best way to future proof from the uncertainty of change and an increasingly adversarial system, is mastery of people engagement. As organisations have scaled up their internal resources to adapt to environmental changes, including for example to focus on diversity and mental health, industry has become increasingly reliant on AMMA for its specialist industrial expertise and industry perspective to support transformation and change. In addition, AMMA’s training, bargaining and independent investigation services remain in high demand in 2018. Your feedback consistently rates AMMA’s expertise highly in this regard. For 100 years of AMMA, we have built our business on partnering with yours, and we are proud to continue to offer that seamless support through our industry secondments and project teams – as and when you need us. We are pleased to share this summary of our activities in 2018 and insights of what to expect in 2019.
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PRACTICAL WORKPLACE OUTCOMES
Effective bargaining solutions Enterprise bargaining is not often a daily responsibility for resources and energy employers, but at AMMA we live and breathe it. As proven bargaining representatives, AMMA’s team is highly sought after for our comprehensive understanding and experience in effective bargaining strategies. By navigating members through the often daunting, technical and complex process of bargaining, AMMA’s expert team is facilitating the achievement of successful and sustainable enterprise agreements. Employers in the resources and energy sector are increasingly turning to AMMA to equip their organisation and representatives with the skills, knowledge and capability to bargain effectively. Additionally, AMMA is supporting members through a wide array of challenges throughout the bargaining process, such as the Fair Work Commission’s inefficiency in agreement approvals. AMMA experts support members through each step of the process, from dealing with approval delays and the complexities involved. Increasingly, our bargaining support is also extending to include training businesses and their training representatives to become familiar and competent with bargaining rules. Value through training AMMA has delivered customised training to members to build capacity and capabilities in specific workplace areas. As industry experts, AMMA is relied upon to equip businesses for the future and manage complex workplace challenges.
in-demand component of what we offer to benefit members. In particular, we are also guiding employers to foster positive workplace behaviours. By focusing on managing risks with inappropriate conduct and educating employers on the legislative and policy requirements relating to appropriate workplace behaviour, AMMA’s training highlights the steps for employees to take if they are victim to or become aware of inappropriate behaviour. By investing in workplace behaviour training, members are recognising the importance of developing workforce skills and understanding in areas such as bullying, complaint handling and codes of conduct. AMMA has particularly noted the increased uptake of this support for entire workforces, not only workplace leaders. As a capability building investment, employees are provided with the relevant knowledge to prevent inappropriate behaviour and manage breaches. This training has been valuable to managing the risk associated with employers potentially held liable for bullying, harassment or victimisation. There is strong evidence from members this training promotes a positive workplace culture conducive to productive employees. Training provided by AMMA focuses on the following workplace areas: • Bargaining Skills • Employee Engagement • Contact Officer • Workplace Relations
Our training offering is flexible and dependable and can be delivered wherever needed – from onsite at member locations, online, at your offices or our facilities.
• Right of Entry
AMMA training is a growing and increasingly
• Workplace Investigations.
• Supervisor Skills • Workplace Behaviours
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Independent workplace investigations AMMA’s team delivered investigations into a range of matters to successfully manage risk for organisations of various sizes. Drawing on unrivalled experience and industry knowledge, AMMA’s effectiveness in navigating the often difficult and complex investigations and due diligence processes continues to be in high demand. AMMA’s investigations team has gained a strong reputation as a leader in a niche field for its high quality, credible and consistent work. With experienced lawyers and consultants located in offices across the country, AMMA’s workplace experts regularly travel to sites all over Australia to provide endto-end guidance through an independent investigation process, including recommendations and preventative actions.
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Major project support A truly national organisation, in 2018 AMMA has further built on its longstanding track record of delivering workplace relations consulting expertise and support to all regions of Australia as well as member operations in New Zealand. AMMA’s presence was particularly felt on a number of members’ major resources and energy projects around Australia, ranging from onshore mining operations to oil and gas developments both on and offshore. Significant projects to have benefitted from AMMA’s support and expertise include: • Gorgon LNG • Ichthys LNG • Queensland Curtis Island LNG • Australia Pacific LNG • Coal Hub Project • South Embley • GLNG • Kipper Turrum • Bass Strait Oil and Gas
• Tan Burrup • North Rankin • Wheatstone • Roy Hill Iron Ore • Greater Western • Shell Prelude LNG • Olympic Dam • Carmichael Coal Project AMMA’s support has, in particular, been sought to deliver expertise on major offshore LNG projects. As two colossus oil and gas projects transition from construction to operational phase, AMMA continues guiding the operators guiding every step of the way. Case examples of major LNG projects receiving AMMA support include: Ichthys Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project Ichthys LNG, a major project of member company INPEX is ranked among the most significant oil and gas projects in the world. Located about 220 kilometres offshore Western Australia, Ichthys
represents the largest discovery of hydrocarbon liquids in Australia in 40 years and the project’s first shipment of condensate cargo departed in October. Effectively three mega-projects rolled into one, involving some of the largest offshore facilities in the industry, Ichthys includes a state-of-the-art onshore processing facility and an 890 km pipeline uniting them for an operational life of at least 40 years. AMMA’s ongoing involvement at Ichthys continues after many years of support in the hook-up and commissioning phase. Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) project Prelude LNG, one of Australia’s pioneering Floating LNG (FLNG) projects owned and operated by member company Shell, has drawn on AMMA’s extensive industry knowledge and workplace expertise as the project ramps towards further developments. In another milestone for an AMMA member, the Prelude this year introduced gas on-board its world-first facility. AMMA support continues to be in high demand in delivering value to the operation of the 488m-long and 74m-wide facility.
AMMA’s presence was particularly felt on a number of members’ major resources and energy projects around Australia, ranging from onshore mining operations to oil and gas developments both on and offshore.
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Valuable employee engagement AMMA’s proven ability to effectively engage directly with employees has resulted in significant long-term productivity improvements for members. Through engagement with managers and employees, AMMA’s workplace experts are equipped with exceptional legislative and industry knowledge to foster strong relationships and enhance workforce culture. Members are increasingly recognising the undeniable benefits of improved engagement with employees, led by AMMA’s workplace experts and directed by our proven strategies. Whether used as a defensive strategy to protect from unproductive third party interference or realising the potential effect of unknown legislative changes, AMMA has a history of supporting members to unite a workforce. As employers see the need to harness a positive industry perception, AMMA’s industry experience is valuable in bringing together workforces and the wider resources and energy community. AMMA provides tailored programs for effective engagement by educating managers and giving them the tools to lead programs under AMMA’s tried and tested methodologies.
Positive industry outlook A strong outlook has been highlighted for employment growth in the sector, with increased vacancies and more favourable commodity prices. Businesses are also adapting to shifting operational environments and changing societal and community expectations, by scaling up internal resources and capacity to focus on the full breadth of ‘people’ solutions. AMMA’s experts are preparing for the upward spiral of increased activity to continue and looks forward to supporting members as they look to take advantage of improved sector confidence.
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east coast team Amanda Mansini – Director Workplace Relations • Executive and practice leader • AMMA’s appointed legal counsel • Building major projects and campaign strategies • Countering activism – the emerging and biggest threat to the continuity and certainty of the resources and energy industry Leyla Sandeman – Head of East Coast Workplace Relations • Leading the expert East Coast team • Highly experienced senior employment lawyer • Respected advisor and strategist on all workplace matters
AMMA’s Senior Consulting Team
Tony Bradford – Principal Workplace Relations Consultant • Strategic project planning • Site-based support • Building Code Compliance • Workplace investigations Bill FitzGerald – Principal Workplace Relations Consultant • Enterprise agreement making • Unfair dismissal claims • Tasmania resources industry expert
Ingrid Fraser – Workplace Relations Consultant • Legally-qualified workplace relations consultant • Deep understanding of industry issues
Kathryn McMillan – Workplace Relations Consultant • Onsite and shutdown support • Contractor support management • Strategic human resources solutions • Workplace investigations
WEst coast team David Parker – Head of West Coast Workplace Relations • Generate and implement innovative solutions to workplace issues • Leading the experienced West Coast team • Highly skilled workplace practitioner Simon White – Principal Workplace Relations Consultant • Hydrocarbons industry expert • Navigator for maritime industries • Project support • Enterprise bargaining Peter Cooke – Principal Workplace Relations Consultant • Human resources strategy • Workforce planning • Onshore construction and mining expert Peter Robertson – Principal Workplace Relations Consultant • Delivering IR and HR workplace solutions • Workplace trainer • Holistic solutions across all employee relations issues Kasey Chalmers – Employee Relations Consultant • Strategic human resources solutions • Experienced HR practitioner • Oil and gas industry specialist
Tony Caccamo – Contract IR Consultant • Working with INPEX on Ichthys Project • Working with Technip on the Shell Prelude FLNG Project
Autumn Feuerheerd – Workplace Relations Consultant • Employment law expert • Human resources specialist