TRANSPORT unions have called for radical reform among the cruise industry before ships are allowed to return to Australia. Opponents to the status quo of cruising are hitting out at the return to business of cruise lines, which often sees the companies earn their profits from ships registered in tax...
TRANSPORT unions have called for radical reform among the cruise industry before ships are allowed to return to Australia.
Opponents to the status quo of cruising are hitting out at the return to business of cruise lines, which often sees the companies earn their profits from ships registered in tax havens.
“I think this is the only opportunity in my lifetime to make some changes and make these people live up to the standards that we expect,” said International Transport Workers Federation Australian Coordinator Dean Summers.
“If we let them go back to business as usual, we are missing our chance.
“Australia should be paving the way for Australian cruise ships.
“It doesn’t have to be like this, we don’t have to employ the most vulnerable people under very low conditions.”
Maritime Union of Australia National Secretary Paddy Crumlin said Australia has a “moral obligation” to change the status quo.
