astroboy55
Under the Fair Work Act 2009, industrial action is defined as to include the following actions:
• Employees performing work in a manner different to how it is normally performed.
(In other words no “Go Slows” operating at higher than normal Mach No etc etc).
• Employees adopting a practice, that restricts, limits or delays the performance of work.
(In other words no pickets, harassing of other employees etc).
• A ban, limitation or restriction by employees on performing or accepting work.
(An example here would be baggage handlers refusing to lift any bags over 10 kgs).
• A failure or refusal by employees to attend for work or perform any work.
(Striking).
• The lockout of employees from their employment by their employer.
(What Qantas almost did a few weeks ago).
Work to rule or contract compliance isn’t industrial action. When an employee performs his job as described in his contract, he is complying with the contract he signed with his employer. If he does more than what is in his contract, this is good will. Industrial action occurs if he does less than what is in his contract.
Fair Work Ombudsman - Industrial Action