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Rio Tinto commits $100 million to Pilbara essential-worker housing

Rio Tinto announced a $100 million program intended to support more than 500 homes for essential-service workers across Pilbara communities including Karratha, Wickham, Tom Price, Paraburdoo and Roebourne.

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Housing availability affects whether teachers, health workers, police and other essential staff can live in mining regions. Those services also support resident and FIFO workforces, making housing part of the wider labour system.

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