- Rio Tinto announces new local procurement program making it easier for local businesses to tender for work
- Positive response following encouragement from McGowan Government
- McGowan Government is committed to securing more local jobs for Western Australians
Premier Mark McGowan has congratulated Rio Tinto on its new local procurement process announced today, making it easier for local businesses to tender for work with the company.
Rio Tinto's announcement follows calls from the McGowan Government to resources companies to ensure Western Australians get a bigger share of work on big projects.
The McGowan Government is committed to delivering local jobs and encourages other companies to provide more opportunities for WA businesses and workers.
As part of the Government's Plan for Jobs, a Skilled Local Jobs Bill will be introduced into State Parliament to encourage more local jobs on big resources projects.
Comments attributed to Premier Mark McGowan:
"Congratulations to Rio Tinto on their new local procurement program, making it easier for local businesses to tender for contracts to create jobs for Western Australians.
"I'm pleased that Rio Tinto have acted on the McGowan Government's calls to secure more work for Western Australians. It's great to see companies following the McGowan Government's lead and working to create opportunities for local businesses to work on big projects.
"We've made it clear that Western Australians must get a fairer share of this work and Rio Tinto has recognised that. I would encourage more companies to provide further opportunities for Western Australian businesses.
"Through our Plan for Jobs, we are committed to securing more work for Western Australian workers."
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