In September quarter 2017, there were 57 disputes, 10 more than in June quarter 2017.
The number of employees involved in industrial disputes in September quarter 2017 was 8,100, a decrease from 27,800 in June quarter 2017.
There were 45,900 working days lost due to industrial disputation in September quarter 2017, an increase from 40,200 in June quarter 2017.
The highest number of working days lost by industry was in Coal Mining (30,800), which accounted for 67% of total working days lost.
YEAR ENDED ESTIMATES
During the year ended September 2017, there were 156 disputes, 129 fewer than in the year ended September 2016.
Over the same period, there were 148,900 working days lost, 40% more than in the year ended September 2016 (106,500).
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FORTHCOMING ISSUES
ISSUE (QUARTER)
Release Date
December 2017
15 March 2018
March 2018
7 June 2018
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