What is the immediate deadline and potential consequence of the ongoing negotiations at Inpex's Ichthys LNG facility in Australia?

The talks to avert industrial action at Inpex's Ichthys LNG facility enter their final day on Friday; if no agreement is reached, unions will issue a strike notice that same day, potentially triggering a strike as soon as next Wednesday under Australian labour laws.

Why are workers at the Ichthys LNG plant threatening strike action, and what was the outcome of their recent vote on Inpex's proposed pay deal?

Workers are threatening strike action over unresolved issues related to pay and conditions; last month, a majority of eligible employees rejected Inpex's proposed pay deal, and members of the Offshore Alliance — comprising the Maritime Union of Australia and the Australian Workers Union — voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, endorsing work stoppages ranging from 30 minutes to 24 hours.

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