What triggered the Offshore Alliance's protected industrial action at Inpex's LNG facilities?

The protected industrial action was triggered after Fair Work Commission-facilitated bargaining failed to resolve key union claims on pay and conditions, with the Offshore Alliance stating that Inpex 'fell short on a number of fundamental claims' and that members 'have had enough'.

Which unions are involved in the Offshore Alliance, and what is their stated objective regarding the industrial action?

The Offshore Alliance comprises the Maritime Union of Australia, the Australian Workers' Union, and the ETU; its stated objective is to keep escalating industrial action until Inpex agrees to 'fair industrial outcomes', following the breakdown of negotiations despite progress made in FWC-facilitated bargaining.

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