Federal court dismisses Minns government’s attempt to stop action – including work stoppages

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Commuters have been warned to expect imminent disruptions across Sydney’s rail network – including in the lead up to the busy new year period – after a court quashed a bid to halt industrial action.

The federal court on Thursday dismissed the Minns government’s attempt to stop industrial action – including work stoppages – that rail unions had voted to take.

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