ABC

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Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026

Timeline

  1. Strike Authorized

    A majority of members back a major strike over pay and AI concerns.

  2. Strike Ballot Opens

    Journalists begin voting on whether to authorize protected industrial action.

  3. Pay Offer Rejected

    Union members reject a 4% annual pay increase, citing high cost of living.

  4. Negotiations Begin

    ABC management and MEAA start talks on the new Enterprise Agreement.

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ABC Journalists Authorize Major Strike Over Pay and AI Safeguards

Journalists at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) have voted to authorize significant industrial action, including a full-scale strike, following a breakdown in enterprise agreement negotiations. The dispute is driven by a rejection of management's current pay offer and a demand for robust protections against the integration of generative AI in newsrooms.

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