Employment, wages and industrial relations — the people side of Australian business.
The maritime unions want 5% a year, a $5,000 sign-on payment and extra super. The port says its offer is fair, the action is unnecessary, and cargo will keep moving.
The market operator argued the industrial action could create ‘catastrophic’ risks. The union says its members will never compromise safety, and the dispute is now headed for arbitration.
1 Nov 2026
With annual inflation at 4.3%, the ACT’s biggest coordinated public sector strike since self-government and planned stoppages at Sydney Airport show pay offers are struggling to keep up.
29 Oct 2026
