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Maritime union accused of ‘holding country to ransom’ over Port of Botany wharf dispute – ABC News
The Federal Government weighs into a dispute that is delaying 10 freight carriers at the Port of Botany, saying it will back a bid by stevedore Patricks to halt industrial action.
The Federal Government has weighed into a dispute that is delaying 10 freight carriers at the Port of Botany, saying industrial action by the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) is “holding the country to ransom”.
Key points:
- Ten ships are waiting off Sydney; others have been diverted to Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth
- Industry groups are calling the situation a “disaster” for exporters
- The maritime union denies the action is capable of causing the delays being cl…
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