Australian Govt Calls for a Swift Resolution in Dock Dispute

Australian Govt Calls for a Swift Resolution in Dock Dispute
Michael McCormack on Feb. 26, 2018. Michael Masters/Getty Images
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Industrial action on Sydney’s waterfront has come at the “worst possible time” with the federal government calling on all parties to work towards a swift resolution.

Some shipping companies are reporting near two-week delays in delivering vital goods amid overtime bans and other action, and have imposed a new strike payment to shift the cost onto importers and exporters.