A BHP Billiton spokesperson said that with the assistance of the committee, the company has made significant progress and will arrange a new round of meetings and put forward an updated plan. The Independent Fair Work Commission has scheduled another meeting on August 18, and the company promised to submit an updated proposal at that time. There is no need for trade unions to continue with their planned industrial actions.

A BHP Billiton spokesperson said that with the assistance of the committee, the company has made significant progress and will arrange a new round of meetings and put forward an updated plan. The Independent Fair Work Commission has scheduled another meeting on August 18, and the company promised to submit an updated proposal at that time. There is no need for trade unions to continue with their planned industrial actions.