States put FIFO under spotlight
By Rachel Dally-Watkins 12 May, 2015 AS the WA and Queensland governments prepare the findings of two separate reviews on fly in, fly out workers amid a resources downturn, support network FIFO Families has warned the industry not to be distracted from the key issues. In June, the WA Government will outline the findings of its inquiry into the link between FIFO work arrangements and suicide; while the Queensland Government is reviewing two 100 per cent FIFO operations to determine the allowable percentage of FIFO workers on mining sites in the state. The use of 100 per cent FIFO workforces in Queensland has been a controversial issue for some time, with many arguing the practice takes opportunities away from locals.…