Qantas Freight - Protected Industrial Action

Update 3 - Further Announcement of Protected Industrial Action

Planned industrial action: customer update

Published 23 October 2026

The TWU has notified us of a 24-hour work stoppage by some Qantas Ground Services, Australian Air Express and Qantas Airways Limited employees starting at 5:00am on Wednesday 28 October 2026.

The notified industrial action is scheduled to take place during the following periods:
 

• Adelaide: 5.00am ACDT Wednesday 28 October to 4.59am ACDT Thursday 29 October
• Sydney: 5.00am AEDT Wednesday 28 October to 4.59am AEDT Thursday 29 October
• Melbourne: 10.00am AEDT Wednesday 28 October to 9.59am AEDT Thursday 29 October
• Brisbane: 7.00pm AEST Wednesday 28 October to 6:59pm AEST Thursday 29 October
• Perth: 7.00pm AWST Wednesday 28 October to 6.59pm AWST Thursday 29 October

What this means for Freight customers

Our freight terminals will remain operational, and we have contingency plans in place to help minimise disruption and maintain service continuity.

Our teams will focus on prioritising critical freight and supporting customers with time-sensitive requirements.

Customers should allow additional time for freight processing during the affected periods. If you have urgent or time-sensitive freight, please contact your Qantas Freight representative to discuss available options.

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide further updates as required.