In the face of a coal sector downturn miners are shedding jobs.
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Downer sacked locals in favour of foreign workers: union
The CFMEU have accused Downer EDI of abusing 457 visas, claiming the company sacked 100 Australian workers while retaining foreign staff.
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Mining firm underpays 457 visa workers: union
The Immigration Department is investigating claims that dozens of workers on 457 visas working at a Northern Territory mine are being paid half the wages of their Australian counter-parts.
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Foreign workers paid less than $3 an hour
The Federal Court will next week hear allegations that foreign workers were paid less than $3 an hour to work on oil rigs off the WA coast.
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Can’t get a mining job? Blame foreign workers: CFMEU
The CFMEU claims foreign workers are stealing mining jobs from locals and preventing the wealth of the boom from spreading to the wider community.
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Less foreign workers entering the mining industry
The number of mining-related 457 visa applications has dropped significantly as demand for foreign workers in the industry slows.
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CFMEU pushes for employers to fire foreigners first
The Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union are pushing for miners to be given power to discriminate in favour of Australian workers over temporary and 457 visa workers.
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Research shows foreign workers “crucial” to mining towns
Skilled foreign workers are vital to underpinning the success of the mining and resources boom, according to new research from Central Queensland University.
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More foreign workers destined for mines
“Pit-stop” crews of temporary overseas workers could be the next cost-saving option for mining companies as they look to cut labour expenses.
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Stop Enterprise Migration Agreements: ACTU
The ACTU is escalating their war on the use of foreign workers and are demanding Labor abandon the use of enterprise migration agreements.
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3,000 workers chant ‘Gina Rinehart’s full of sh*t’
Over 3,000 workers marched on WA Parliament and Hancock Prospecting's Perth office yesterday protesting the use of foreign labour and chanting 'Gina Rinehart's full of sh*t'.
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Thousands to protest against foreign workers
Unions in WA are hoping to attract thousands to protests across the state opposing the introduction of enterprise migration agreements on mining projects.
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Adani and QR work towards Galilee Basin rail
Coal mine Adani and QR National have announced they are working together for a new rail line in the Galilee Basin.
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Cheap foreign workers are vital: Roy Hill boss
Gina Rinehart's Roy Hill chief executive Barry Fitzgerald has defended the use of foreign workers on mining projects and claimed they're an important "risk management" strategy.
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Coal giant refutes foreign worker charges
Indian mining giant Adani has refuted claims it's cheating the migration system with its foreign workers.
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Miner facing investigation into foreign workers
Regulators are investigating Indian mining giant Adani over conflicting claims it's cheating the migration system and seeking permanent residency for foreign workers.
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Most companies willing to hire foreign workers
Most big Australian companies are prepared to hire foreign workers to help deal with acute shortages of construction, trade, and engineering workers, a new survey has shown.
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Thousands of US workers apply for mining jobs
More than 2,000 skilled workers from the United States have applied for 700 construction and mining jobs in QLD and WA.
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Government’s mining jobs board goes live
The Government's Resources Sector Jobs Board went live over the weekend, aiming to give Australians the first chance to score mining jobs before they're offered to foreign workers.
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Are you a racist if you oppose foreign workers?
The Minerals Council of Australia has slammed unions and other voices opposing foreign mining workers as running a nonsensical "race-based" campaign.
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