Industrial action Australia looks to restrict employer “lockout” powers Proposals would allow workers and unions to challenge disproportionate responses to industrial action with the Fair Work Commission iStock.com/releon8211 Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Monday 27 July 2026 Australia’s governing Labor Party has endorsed legislative changes that would limit employers’ ability to lock out workers in response to protected industrial action. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Collective Bargaining Australian Federal Court upholds McDonald’s collective bargaining order Disputes Albanese bets on new Fair Work Court to speed up dispute resolution Disputes Aldi Australia offers multi-million dollar settlement in underpayment class action Platform Workers Australia to introduce “world-leading” protections for app delivery workers