December key statistics
The Industrial Disputes release provides statistics monitoring the level of industrial disputation in Australia.
Quarterly estimates
- 38 disputes occurred, five less from the previous quarter.
- 8,800 employees were involved, a decrease from 17,500 in the previous quarter.
- 12,400 working days were lost, a decrease from 17,800 in the previous quarter.
- More than two in ten (22%) working days lost were in the Other manufacturing industry.
- More than two in ten (29%) working days lost were in Victoria.
Year ended estimates
- 147 disputes occurred, 16 less than in the previous year.
- 64,400 working days were lost, 39% less than the previous year.
Quarter | Year ended | ||||
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September 2019 | December 2019 | December 2018 | December 2019 | ||
Number of disputes | |||||
Commenced in period (no.) | 35 | 34 | 158 | 135 | |
Total (no.) | 43 | 38 | 163 | 147 | |
Employees involved | |||||
Newly involved ('000) | 16.8 | 8.3 | 57.4 | 51.6 | |
Total ('000) | 17.5 | 8.8 | 57.6 | 53.2 | |
Working days lost ('000) | 17.8 | 12.4 | 105.8 | 64.4 |