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Mandatory FIFO vaccinations get support

FLY-in, fly-out workers could be required to get vaccinated to keep their jobs, following calls from the Western Australian and Queensland governments, industry leaders, and peak bodies.

 WA premier Mark McGowan has signalled his support for a mandatory vaccination program targeting FIFO workers.

WA premier Mark McGowan has signalled his support for a mandatory vaccination program targeting FIFO workers.

  The Minerals Council of Australia is urging all mining workers to get vaccinated, saying lessons needed to be learn from the COVID-19 event at Newmont's Tanami mine. MCA chief executive Tania Constable...

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