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The Fair Work Commission has rejected Inpex's claims that continued industrial action at its Darwin facilities would significantly damage Australia's economy.

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Darwin, Australia

Who
Fair Work Commission, Inpex, Offshore Alliance, Michael Easton, Richard Dalton KC
What
The Fair Work Commission has rejected Inpex's claims that continued industrial action at its Darwin facilities would significantly damage Australia's economy.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:21:48 GMT · 3h 50m ago
Where
Darwin, Australia ·
Why
Inpex sought urgent orders from the FWC to stop strikes at its Ichthys facilities, arguing they posed a 'serious risk' of shutting down operations and damaging the economy.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The FWC's decision means industrial action at Inpex's Darwin facilities can continue, potentially leading to a full production stoppage despite Inpex's economic damage claims being unproven. This highlights ongoing labor disputes within Australia's energy sector.

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