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Labour cuts rise as ports shift handling methods
The report notes reduced labour needs in Sydney and other ports as bulk latex handling and bulk cargo logistics expand. It cites lower attendance on the Melbourne waterfront, rising unemployment in Sydney, and new ships and meat handling methods signaling ongoing workforce reductions.
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Sydney
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Jack Beitz
Gulf
Melbourne
South-East Asia
Bertz
Blue Star Line