Freight & Trade Alliance and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have received advice that the Fair Work Commission (FWC) hearing has concluded for today, but in its statement before adjourning it advised the lockout will not proceed.
The hearing remains underway and the FWC is giving some further considerations overnight as to whether to suspend or terminate the protected industrial action - but they have made it clear they will issue an order before midday (AEDT) Friday 18 November.
On this basis, confirmation has been received that tomorrow's scheduled lockout will not proceed allowing industry to return to planned shipping movements and recommence port operations.
Further notices:
Svitzer Lock Out - Implications for Insurers and Suppliers
Paul Zalai interview with Ross Greenwood Sky News
Svitzer Australia - FWC Hearing remains in progress – UPDATE 11
Svitzer Australia - Maritime Unions temporarily suspend industrial action – UPDATE 10
Svitzer Australia - Fair Work Commission hearing deferred – UPDATE 9
Svitzer Australia - Fair Work Commission hearing today – UPDATE 8
Svitzer Australia - Fair Work Commission steps in to review lockout – UPDATE 7
Svitzer Australia - drastic measure to lockout all crews - UPDATE 6
Svitzer Australia - Protected Industrial Action - UPDATE 5
Svitzer Australia - Protected Industrial Action - UPDATE 4
Svitzer Australia - Protected Industrial Action - UPDATE 3
Svitzer Australia - Protected Industrial Action - UPDATE 2
Svitzer Australia Industrial Action Update for Customers & Stakeholders - 9 November
Paul Zalai - Director FTA | Secretariat APSA | Director GSF