This week On The Bench takes a look at the elements of the recent budget announcement that will have the greatest affect on the Australian mining industry.
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FIFO miners the big losers in the budget
Fly in fly out miners have been targeted in this year’s budget, with the government set to slash Zone Tax Offsets.
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WA government faces criticism over airport project
Australia’s FIFO hub, Perth Airport, has seen air travel demand plateau in the FIFO and broader market.
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CFMEU pushes for an end to FIFO in QLD
A forum convened by the CFMEU heard that 100 per cent FIFO in Queensland coal mines must come to an end.
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New FIFO mining suicide prevention program launched
A new partnership has been launched to halt suicide in the mining and oil and gas industries.
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Misunderstanding mental illness in mining
Founders of a mining worker support group have told a WA parliamentary inquiry there was a severe lack of compassion and misunderstanding towards mental illness in the industry.
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100% FIFO mines to be reviewed by new Queensland Government
The new Queensland Government has confirmed it will review all 100 per cent FIFO operations in the state.
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Confusion rises over QLD Labor FIFO policy
Confusion has arisen over QLD Labor’s FIFO policy following clarification over frontbencher Jackie Trad’s comments yesterday.
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QLD ALP government to ban 100% FIFO
A new ALP Queensland government is against the use of a 100% FIFO workforce and plans to ban the practice.
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CFMEU claim BHP will reopen coal mine with FIFO workforce
The CFMEU claims BHP is planning to reopen its Norwich Park coal mine in Queensland with workers sourced from Adelaide and Melbourne.
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Are miners more likely to be divorced?
A new study on the professions most likely to be married or divorced highlighted miners are amongst the professions most likely to be married.
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FIFO camp renewals to meet opposition in WA
Pilbara MP Brendan Grylls has declared plans to oppose the renewal of FIFO leases around Karratha and Newman.
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A guide to surviving a FIFO christmas
Mining Family Matters, a FIFO worker family support group, has compiled a list to get you through a FIFO Christmas.
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New FIFO travel solution launched
A new integrated mobile solution is helping FIFO workers get from A to B easier.
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Equal time rosters could fight FIFO suicide
The chairman of a WA parliamentary inquiry into the effects of FIFO on mental health has said that “equal time” could be the optimum FIFO roster compression for mining workers.
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CFMEU attend BHP AGM to fight against 100 per cent FIFO
Union workers and representatives attended the BHP annual general meeting in Adelaide today to protest against 100 per cent FIFO hiring practices.
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New prospects for FIFO legislation in WA
The debate around FIFO mental health is heating up, with the WA inquiry to hear recommendations from the CFMEU and Chamber of Minerals and Energy today.
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Inquiry hears FIFO workers avoid anti-depressant medication
A submission to the WA inquiry into FIFO mental health has revealed a trend of non-reporting of mental health issues due to fear for employment prospects.
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LNP criticises Labor for promising to act on anti-100 per cent FIFO policy
Queensland deputy premier Jeff Seeney has accused the Labor Party of being “captive of the CFMEU” after a commitment to end 100 per cent FIFO practices.
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Australian mining sector bucks the trend on business travel in 2015
As remote mining grows so too do business travel costs, but there are a number of tools aiding helping to drive down some of these expenses.
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