When Australia Went to War with its Unions

In 1998, Australia’s ports became the battleground for one of the most controversial industrial disputes in the nation’s history. The Waterfront Dispute saw dock workers locked out, security guards deployed before dawn, mass protests erupt across the country, and a legal battle that reached the highest courts. This documentary explores the dramatic showdown between the Maritime Union of Australia, Patrick Corporation, and the Federal Government. Discover the secret training camps, the court rulings, and the lasting impact this conflict had on Australian workplaces and industrial relations.