Episode
How will a BHP strike impact the Australian economy?
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- ABC News Top Stories
- Published
- Jul 15, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 135
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Summary
Industrial action set to halt BHP's port operations in WA could cost the mining giant almost $50 million in revenue. So how could it hurt the national economy. Editor's note: The first publication of this segment incorrectly said the disputed enterprise agreement concerned 1,800 staff, the correct figure is 450. This error has been corrected in the audio piece.