Yes — FIFO workers can usually claim travel between different work locations on the same shift, provided the travel is required for work and not ordinary commuting.
Under ATO rules, travel between two workplaces after your workday has started is generally deductible. This includes moving between pits, plants, workshops, or job sites during a swing.
However, travel from home to the airport, or from home to your regular work site, is still considered private commuting and is not deductible.
This guide explains when travel between work sites qualifies, when it doesn’t, and what records you need to keep.
When travel between work sites IS deductible
You can usually claim it if you travel:
- Between two work locations during the same shift
- From crib room to another operational area
- Between multiple employer sites in one day
- To collect tools, parts or equipment needed for the job
- To attend training or meetings during paid work hours
Once your workday has begun, the travel is considered part of doing your job — not getting to work.
Common FIFO examples
Examples that normally qualify:
- Driving a ute from workshop to pit
- Travelling between plant and admin building
- Going to a different operational area to fix equipment
- Moving between two sites on the same swing
- Supervisor moving crews across locations
What is NOT deductible
Travel is usually not deductible where it is still part of ordinary commuting or private movement rather than part of performing your work duties.
Examples often include:
- home to airport
- airport to camp or accommodation
- camp to your normal work area at the start of a shift
- travel back to accommodation after finishing work
How to claim travel between worksites
If you use your own vehicle for deductible travel between work locations, you may be able to claim using:
- the cents per kilometre method, or
- the logbook method
If the employer provides the vehicle or pays the cost, you generally cannot claim the expense yourself.
Records to keep
- Work diary or roster
- KM estimate or logbook
- Reason for the travel
- Evidence the travel occurred during paid duties
ATO cares about purpose, not distance.
Can FIFO workers claim travel between worksites?
Usually yes, where the travel happens between different work locations after the workday has started.
Can FIFO workers claim home to site travel?
No. Travel from home to your regular worksite is generally private commuting.
Can FIFO workers claim camp to worksite travel?
Usually not where it is just part of getting to your normal work area at the start of a shift.
What records should FIFO workers keep for travel between worksites?
Keep logbook records, kilometre estimates, work diary notes, and evidence showing the travel was required during paid duties.
Related FIFO travel guides
Before lodging, use our FIFO tax return checklist to make sure you have all required documents.
Read the Complete FIFO Tax Deductions List
For a broader overview of FIFO deductions, read the Complete FIFO Tax Deductions List (2026). It covers travel, tools, uniforms, phone use, training and other common claim categories.