Original article by Gareth Parker
The West Australian – Page: 3 : 1-Jul-14

Unlike other states, Western Australia (WA) did not refer its industrial relations powers to the Commonwealth. However, Federal Employment Minister Eric Abetz has now launched an amendment by regulation rather than legislation to the Fair Work Act, to enable third parties to appear in federal industrial relations cases. This will allow the WA Government as well as iron ore exporters BHP Billiton and Fortescue Metals to ask Fair Work Australia for a halt to strikes at Port Hedland. Deckhands represented by the Maritime Union of Australia are threatening industrial action against Teekay Shipping at the port

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AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT, PORT HEDLAND PORT AUTHORITY, MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA, TEEKAY SHIPPING (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD, BHP BILLITON LIMITED – ASX BHP, FORTESCUE METALS GROUP LIMITED – ASX FMG, AUSTRALIA. FAIR WORK COMMISSION, WESTERN AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF COMMERCE, AUSTRALIAN MINES AND METALS ASSOCIATION (INCORPORATED)