The Australian Logistics Council, Australasian Railway Association, Ports Australia and Shipping Australia have today joined together to call for clarification of how the Biosecurity Levy, announced by the Australian Government in the Federal Budget … [Read more...]
CFMEU/MUA strike at Qube Ports Melbourne disadvantages workers and families
The MUA has called a four-day strike for Qube Ports’ workers in Melbourne and Geelong from today after demanding unsustainable pay rises and failing to negotiate a new Enterprise Agreement with Qube Ports for more than two years. Shipping … [Read more...]
Competition in Pilotage in Melbourne
International shipping is a highly competitive business, our members are accustomed to tough competition, and in principle they will always support the introduction of competition in pilotage and other services to shipping, provided that the market … [Read more...]
Winds of change in Liner Shipping
In January, the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) and the Trade Facilitation Group (TFG) Discussion Agreements were terminated. This follows soon after the termination of the Australia and New Zealand - United States (ANZUSDA) Discussion Agreement … [Read more...]
The illegal picket at VICT Webb Dock terminal must be cleared…NOW!
MUA members are laying low, while CFMEU and other unions use social media to fuel the picket and hide under cowardly “community protest” cover to destroy Australian businesses and jobs – so what’s new? The Victorian Supreme Court was satisfied … [Read more...]
