News / Dispute at Australian ports heats up, leading to threat of 'lockouts'

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Work stoppages have resumed across Australian ports after the latest round of bargaining between DP World and the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) proved unsuccessful.  

Until 22 January, DP World’s Sydney, Brisbane and Fremantle terminals will see no work, while limited operations are being performed at its Melbourne terminal. 

The action by union members primarily relates to the loading and unloading of trucks and trains, and includes a ban on overtime and shift extensions. 

However today, DP World announced it would no longer ...