Australia's Government outlined (08-Mar-2018) a "comprehensive package of employment targets" for Western Sydney Airport both during its construction and operational phase. Details include:
- Indigenous workers to make up 2.4% of the total workforce on the construction of the airport;
- 3% of all contracts during construction to be with Indigenous firms;
- 20% of workforce to be made up of "learning workers", including apprentices and trainees;
- 30% of workers to be residents of western Sydney during the construction phase;
- From 2026 when the airport is fully operational, WSA Co will target 50% of employees from the western Sydney region;
- WSA Co to publically report against these targets from 2021;
Minister for Urban Infrastructure Paul Fletcher added: "It will be a game changer for people in western Sydney seeking employment opportunities locally... That's why we're investing AUD5.3 billion (USD4.16 billion) to build Western Sydney Airport-a project that will transform the region and be a catalyst for economic growth for decades to come-and billions more in roads". [more - original PR]