Ferry workers are set to take 24 hours of industrial action during Brisbane’s Riverfire event, with services expected to be disrupted. Multiple outlets report the strike could contribute to widespread public transport delays, echoing gridlock experienced during Riverfire last year.
The action is linked to stalled pay negotiations, with workers and employers unable to reach a new agreement. Coverage across outlets focuses on the timing of the strike coinciding with peak demand around the fireworks event, when many commuters rely on public transport options, including ferries, to get to and from the venue.
