Why are Australian unions planning to extend the Inpex LNG strikes beyond June 23?

The Offshore Alliance — comprising the Australian Workers Union (AWU) and the Maritime Union of Australia — stated it will extend industrial action because Inpex failed to meet deadlines agreed upon with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to secure jobs for union members, which the unions described as 'intransigent' conduct by Inpex's industrial relations manager.

What was the Fair Work Commission's decision regarding Inpex's request to stop the strikes at the Ichthys LNG project?

Australia's workplace tribunal, the Fair Work Commission (FWC), rejected Inpex's application to halt strikes at its Ichthys LNG project, dismissing Inpex's claims that a shutdown would harm the Australian economy through lost export revenue and risk dangerous blackouts.

Australian Unions Plan to Extend Inpex LNG Strikes Beyond June 23

Jun 14, 2026

Australian unions plan to extend strikes at Inpex's Ichthys LNG project after the Fair Work Commission rejected halting industrial action, potentially impacting 10% of Australia's LNG supply amid ongoing labor disputes over pay and job security.

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