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Travellers warned of another airport strike

There will be delays and disruptions at international airports next week when immigration and border staff strike in an ongoing fight over pay and conditions.

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Passengers travelling overseas will face disruptions next week when immigration and border staff strike again over an ongoing pay dispute.

The Community and Public Sector Union members will walk off the job for 24 hours on August 12 at international airports and ports across the country.

The union warns travellers on international flights to allow extra time and be prepared for delays during the industrial action.

See below for detailed information about where and when protected industrial action is planned to occur.​

11 August 2016

Western Australia

  • Perth International Airport - 9.15 pm to midnight

12 August 2016

Across Australia

  • Midnight 12 August to midnight 13 August 2016

13 August 2016

Queensland

  • Brisbane International Airport - Midnight to 4.30 am
  • Cairns International Airport - Midnight to 12.30 am

Melbourne

  • Melbourne International Airport - Midnight to 1 am

 


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