The Daily Aus Headlines: ABC staff strike for first time in 20 years
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Mar 25, 2026 ABC staff walk off the job in the broadcaster’s first major industrial action in 20 years. The government moves to slap fuel companies with fines up to $100 million for misleading pricing. A U.S. court orders a hefty penalty against Meta over child exploitation law breaches. Bright note: endangered mountain gorilla twins are born in Virunga National Park.
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ABC Staff Strike Over Below Inflation Pay Offer
- ABC staff staged the broadcaster's first major industrial action in 20 years over a below-inflation pay offer.
- The 24-hour strike began at 11am AEDT with rallies at 60+ offices and programming shifted to BBC World and reruns.
Management Defends 10% Deal As Industry Competitive
- ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks defended a previously rejected 10% pay deal as financially responsible across three years.
- Management framed the offer as competitive for the industry while staff still rejected it, prompting the strike action.
Government Seeks Harsher Penalties For Fuel Misleading
- The federal government proposed legislation to double penalties, allowing fines up to $100 million for fuel companies that mislead customers.
- Treasurer Jim Chalmers framed the bill as protecting consumers amid rising petrol prices linked to Middle East supply uncertainty.