What should I do about the changes to FIFO?

In this Alert, Shane Entriken, Special Counsel, provides commentary on the key Queensland LNP and ALP policy positions around FIFO workforces and what it potentially means for current and future projects.

The political landscape is uncertain with the election result in Queensland still undecided. The policies that the Queensland ALP have proposed in relation to the mining sector pose some important considerations for families, business and the State.

One of the key issues for discussion has been resource projects in areas that are not considered remote, and whether an entirely fly-in, fly out (FIFO) workforce should be allowed. The policy positions of the LNP and ALP are as follows: