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The Story of the MV Portland

July 05, 2021 9:57 AM

In December 2015 the crew of the MV Portland heard about their sacking by newspaper article. What ensued was a 60 day sit in by the crew to fight for their jobs.

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Repeal of ANL Act Highlights Liberal Government Failure to Support Australian Shipping

October 14, 2020 1:16 PM

The repeal of legislation related to the former publicly-owned shipping company Australian National Line, which was sold to a French owner, highlights the ongoing failure of the Morrison Government’s to s...

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Leaked Defence report highlights Australia’s supply chain vulnerability and need for urgent solutions

May 04, 2020 2:03 PM

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COVID-19 Pandemic Offers Unique Opportunity to Secure Fuel Stockpil

May 04, 2020 2:00 PM

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ALP Press Release: COVID-19 OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GENUINE FUEL SECURITY

May 04, 2020 1:44 PM

ALP Press Release: COVID-19 OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GENUINE FUEL SECURITY

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ALP Media Release: Calls for Government to Buy an Emergency Response Fleet

February 03, 2020 1:12 PM

SENATOR CAROL BROWN

SHADOW ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND REGIONAL TOURISM

SHADOW ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR TASMANIA

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Bushfire Crisis Shows Importance of Australian Shipping

January 08, 2020 1:14 PM

Australian shipping is playing an important part in the relief effort following the devastating fires in NSW and Victoria.

Maritime Union of Australia National Secretary Paddy Crumlin said the crew...

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Day of Action to Save Australian Shipping: International transport workers hold rallies around the globe to support Aussie seafarers

May 08, 2019 2:48 PM

Thousands of international transport workers and their unions will take part in rallies outside Australian embassies and consulates around the world today, as part of a global day of action to suppo...

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MUA warns Senate Inquiry shipping industry in crisis; outlines action plan to deliver economic, environmental and security benefits

March 13, 2019 4:27 PM

Australia’s shipping industry is in crisis, putting the nation’s economic, environmental, and national security at risk, but urgent government reform could address the issues and deliver a multi-billion d...

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MUA submission to Senate Inquiry: The policy, regulatory, taxation, administrative and funding priorities for Australian shipping

March 13, 2019 10:07 AM

The MUA will today speak to our submission to the Senate Inquiry into the policy, regulatory, taxation, administrative and funding priorities for Australian Shipping. 

MUA National Secretary Paddy ...

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