ABC News – Australia ·australia ·7 hours ago

Federal mines minister backs unions' right to strike at BHP

Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King supported union workers' right to strike at BHP's Port Hedland operations on June 12, 2026. King emphasized that port workers deserve their earnings amid ongoing negotiations. Unions have voted for potential rolling strikes, threatening to halt operations at Australia's busiest export port, which could cost BHP over $120 million daily.

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