June key statistics
The Industrial Disputes release provides statistics monitoring the level of industrial disputation in Australia.
Quarterly estimates
- 44 disputes occurred, no change from the previous quarter.
- 20,200 employees were involved, an increase from 9,300 in the previous quarter.
- 17,600 working days were lost, an increase from 16,600 in the previous quarter.
- More than five in ten (56%) working days lost were in the Construction industry.
- More than four in ten (44%) working days lost were in Victoria.
Year ended estimates
- 170 disputes occurred, 6 more than in the previous year.
- 112,500 working days were lost, 2% more than the previous year.
Quarter | Year ended | ||||
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March 2019 | June 2019 | June 2018 | June 2019 | ||
Number of disputes | |||||
Commenced in period (no.) | 32 | 34 | 147 | 163 | |
Total (no.) | 44 | 44 | 164 | 170 | |
Employees involved | |||||
Newly involved ('000) | 7.8 | 18.8 | 39.2 | 65.8 | |
Total ('000) | 9.3 | 20.2 | 41.0 | 66.0 | |
Working days lost ('000) | 16.6 | 17.6 | 110.0 | 112.5 |