The AMMA responds to Australian Mining's opinion piece on their recent submissions to the WA parliamentary inquiry on FIFO mental health issues.
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FIFO rosters not ideal according to DMP
The WA inquiry into FIFO-related mental health issues has heard that no FIFO roster could be considered 100 per cent safe.
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More pressure on 100 per cent FIFO in CQ
Queensland Labor has announced plans to end 100 per cent FIFO hiring practices for mines near Central Queensland mines if elected next year.
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Opinion: AMMA falls short on mental health submission
WA government is holding an inquiry into FIFO mental health, which shows the degree of seriousness with which this problem is and ought to be regarded.
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Abbott’s support of FIFO mining will kill Moranbah: business owner
A Moranbah business owner claims Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s support of FIFO will kill the town.
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Opinion: New look inside the shy world of mines workers
Last night’s showing of the new TV documentary series Flying Miners (ABC) presented an unusual and unique insight to the world of the FIFO mining employee.
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Tony Abbott defends BHP’s 100% FIFO coal mine
Prime Minster Tony Abbott said he supports the use of a 100 per cent FIFO workforce at BHP’s new Caval Ridge mine.
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Exercise and start talking: tips to help improve FIFO workers’ mental health
FIFO workers are being urged to implement six simple strategies in order to stay mentally healthy.
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QLD police crack down on resource workers
Queensland Police have put FIFO resource workers under the microscope this week, with sniffer dogs brought in for checks at Surat Basin airports.
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FIFO workers battling the bulge
A small research project into the diets of men working at a FIFO mine site has found they were more overweight or obese than the average Australian.
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UPDATE: MP Christensen to meet BMA for FIFO discussion
Liberal MP George Christensen has arranged meetings with BMA on October 8 to discuss the issue of 100 per cent FIFO staffing.
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Opening the veil on FIFO mental health
As the number of FIFO miners taking their life rises, the Government is creating an inquiry into stemming the tide of deteriorating mining mental health.
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FIFO suicide comes under parliamentary spotlight in WA
The West Australian parliament has unanimously backed an inquiry into the link between FIFO mining rosters and suicide.
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Curtis Island EBA results due at midday
Voting on the new EBA has closed for the workers on Curtis Island, who will now be waiting with bated breath for the result.
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Bechtel offers increased benefits, but no concession on 3/1 for Curtis Island LNG
Bechtel continues to dangle the carrot before employees set to vote on the new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement by midnight, Thursday 14 August.
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AngloGold signs on with FIFO Families
AngloGold Ashanti has signed up to FIFO Families social support and education program for fly in fly out workers and their families.
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CFMEU urges Newman to be strong on anti-FIFO stance
The CFMEU have welcomed QLD premier Campbell Newman’s anti-FIFO statements, but say he must back his words with action.
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Grylls calls for an end to FIFO camps
The Nationals member for the Pilbara, Brendon Grylls, has called for an end to large scale FIFO camps.
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Cobham wins four year Gold Fields FIFO contract
Cobham Aviation has won a four year contract to provide FIFO services to Gold Fields' Granny Smith and Darlot mines in WA.
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Finding a FIFO FORMULA
An insight in to the other side of FIFO, and getting miners where they need to be, when they are needed.
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