What was the Fair Work Commission's key finding regarding Inpex's claim that the LNG strike would harm Australia's economy or cause blackouts?

The Fair Work Commission found 'no evidence of an adverse economic effect from a strike or a danger to Australia's Northern Territory', and while accepting Inpex's view that production could halt for up to a week, Deputy President Michael Easton stated he did not regard this as 'a significant disruption' because 'at least some of the previous production will not be lost as soon as the loading ban is lifted'; he also noted Power and Water Corp had organised contingency measures to avoid blackouts and that the Ichthys facility had sustained more comprehensive outages in the past with no adverse effect.

What are the unions demanding, and which unions are involved in the strike at Inpex's Ichthys LNG project?

The strike, led by the Offshore Alliance — comprising the Australian Workers Union (AWU) and the Maritime Union of Australia — and including the Electrical Trades Union, seeks better pay, career progression, and job security; AWU's Brad Gandy emphasized workers were 'some of the most qualified in the country' and 'essential during an energy crisis', asserting they 'deserve to have security in their employment and be paid accordingly'.

Australia tribunal rejects move by Japan's Inpex to stop LNG strike

Jun 13, 2026

An Australian tribunal rejected Inpex's bid to halt a strike at its Ichthys LNG facility, permitting the dispute to proceed until June 23. The strike threatens production shutdowns and missed cargoes, impacting supply amidst elevated global energy prices.

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