Fair Work rejects gas giant's claim strikes would harm the economy (opens original article in a new tab)

The Fair Work Commission dismissed Inpex's claim that ongoing strikes would significantly harm Australia's economy, stating their evidence of economic damage was not compelling. Workers have been on strike since June demanding better conditions and a 3% annual pay increase. The commission also found no real threat to public safety from potential power outages.

• Fair Work Commission rejected Inpex's claim that industrial action would harm Australia's economy
• Workers at Inpex have been on strike since June for better conditions and pay increase
• Commission found Inpex's evidence of economic damage was not compelling
• No real threat to public safety from potential power outages