Border Force workers strike over wages

Strikes by Department of Immigration and Border Protection employees are expected to cause a week of disruptions at international and domestic airports across the country.

The employees, including those from Border Force, began the protected industrial action in Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia on Wednesday and plan more until Wednesday next week.

The action comes as Community and Public Sector Union members vote on a proposed enterprise agreement.

It will also cause delays at ports, container examination facilities and international mail facilities.

PLANNED STRIKES:

- September 16-18

Cairns International Airport

Perth Airport (international terminal)

Darwin Airport

- September 21

Sydney International Airport

Melbourne International Airport

Brisbane International Airport

Gold Coast Airport

Cairns International Airport

Adelaide Airport

Perth Airport (international terminal)

Darwin Airport

- September 22

Sydney International Airport

Brisbane International Airport

Gold Coast Airport

Cairns International Airport

Townsville Airport

- September 23

Melbourne International Airport

Brisbane International Airport

Gold Coast Airport

Cairns International Airport

Adelaide Airport

Perth Airport (international terminal)

Darwin Airport