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Eastern states-based FIFO workers offered incentives to move to WA
June 9, 2020
Fly-in-fly-out workers who are temporarily based and living in Western Australia due to COVID-19 border restrictions are given the opportunity to permanently relocate and help boost the state’s economy. Up to 6000 workers who fly to WA for mining, oil and gas works can apply for the state government’s $20,000 Building Bonus grant if they move to the state. Premier Mark McGowan said he wanted as many FIFO workers as possible to consider moving to the state, particularly in its regional areas to support small businesses and continue to grow the economy. Chamber of Minerals and Energy chief Paul Everingham …
