September key statistics
The Industrial Disputes release provides statistics monitoring the level of industrial disputation in Australia.
Quarterly estimates
- 43 disputes occurred, one less from the previous quarter.
- 17,500 employees were involved, a decrease from 20,200 in the previous quarter.
- 17,800 working days were lost, a slight increase from 17,600 in the previous quarter.
- More than three in ten (38%) working days lost were in the Education and training; Health care and social assistance industry.
- More than three in ten (35%) working days lost were in South Australia.
Year ended estimates
- 163 disputes occurred, 9 less than in the previous year.
- 82,900 working days were lost, 26% less than the previous year.
Quarter | Year ended | ||||
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June 2019 | September 2019 | September 2018 | September 2019 | ||
Number of disputes | |||||
Commenced in period (no.) | 34 | 35 | 151 | 154 | |
Total (no.) | 44 | 43 | 172 | 163 | |
Employees involved | |||||
Newly involved ('000) | 18.8 | 16.8 | 46.5 | 69.0 | |
Total ('000) | 20.2 | 17.5 | 48.9 | 72.2 | |
Working days lost ('000) | 17.6 | 17.8 | 111.6 | 82.9 |