News / Australian port strike peace talks fail, and government won't intervene

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A meeting this morning between DP World Australia, the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and Australian transport minister Tony Burke has proved unsuccessful, and the port strikes will go on to the end of the month.  

Dock workers throughout Australia have been striking since October in a pay dispute against port operator DP World. DP world estimated this has cost the economy A$1.34bn. 

The meeting took place this morning and resulted in Mr Burke refusing to intervene, despite being requested to ...