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The Fair Work Commission has rejected claims from Inpex that continued industrial action at its Darwin facilities would significantly damage Australia's economy.
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Darwin, Australia
Who
Fair Work Commission (FWC), Inpex, Offshore Alliance, Michael Easton, Richard Dalton KC
What
The Fair Work Commission has rejected claims from Inpex that continued industrial action at its Darwin facilities would significantly damage Australia's economy.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:21:48 GMT · 5h 15m ago
Where
Darwin, Australia ·
Why
Inpex sought urgent orders from the FWC to stop industrial action, including strikes and work bans, by workers pushing for improved conditions and a 3% annual pay increase.
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Despite Inpex's arguments that a full production stoppage at its Ichthys facilities could cause significant damage, the FWC found its evidence not compelling, noting that planned and unplanned stoppages occur frequently and lost production could be made up. This suggests a localized economic impact rather than a national crisis.
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