Prime Minister threatens maritime strike intervention

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has threatened intervention to protect Australia’s economy from maritime strikes in the lead up to Christmas. The prime minister also announced
Australia’s shipping crisis intensifies amid industrial action disputes

The effects of the global pandemic continue to be felt across global supply chains, with the worsening shipping crisis threatening more delays and disruptions. Local
Patrick Terminals moves to end agreement with MUA

Patrick Terminals is seeking to terminate its Enterprise Agreement with the Maritime Union of Australia after almost two years of ongoing negotiations. The stevedore has
Nationwide port strikes to cripple imports ahead of Christmas

The Maritime Union of Australia has launched industrial action at ports nationwide, which are posed to cripple imports ahead of Christmas. The MUA launched these
Nationwide labour unrest in Australian ports cause delays and congestions

An ongoing dispute over pay rises and working conditions between the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and major port operators, such as DP World, Patricks and Hutchinson, has led to