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Fly in Fly Out Workers Not Helping Economies of Remote WA Mining Towns

Mining activities in the Pilbara region of Western Australia (WA) do not seem to be helping the local economy as workers fly out with the money that they earn.

A report by a Commonwealth Bank found that 78% of the salaries earned by miners in the Western Australian communities of Karratha, Kununurra and Port Hedland are not spent in the local region.

This happens because the workers in the region work on a fly in and fly out basis, often two weeks on and one week off. The Economic Vitality Report by the Commonwealth Bank also found that women are earning up to 22% less than their male colleagues in these mining areas.

When compared with the mining community in central Queensland this figure is quite appalling. In the mining regions of central Queensland only 39% of the mining salaries leave the area. The mining communities in Moranbah, Clermont, Emerald and Gladstone are all contributing to the local economy.

The unique work arrangements in Western Australia mining industry do not allow for investment and support of the local economies. The Deputy Mayor of Port Hedland , Arnold Carter said that the common use of fly in and fly out workers in Pilbara was detrimental to the economy of the local communities.

Joel Scanlon

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Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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