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Bastard boys

Bastard Boys is the story of the battle for Australia's waterfront between Patrick's Stevedores and the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), a bitter fight that stopped the nation. More than just a dispute over reform, it became highly controversial because of the role in the dispute of the Howard government and then workplace minister, Peter Reith, who were accused of trying to break the Maritime Union and therefore undermine the power of unions in Australia.

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  • "Bastard boys is the story of the fight that stopped the nation, the 1998 battle for the Australian waterfront."
  • "Bastard Boys is the story of the battle for Australia's waterfront between Patrick's Stevedores and the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), a bitter fight that stopped the nation. More than just a dispute over reform, it became highly controversial because of the role in the dispute of the Howard government and then workplace minister, Peter Reith, who were accused of trying to break the Maritime Union and therefore undermine the power of unions in Australia."@en
  • "The drama 'Bastard Boys', is a dramatised account of the 1998 waterfront dispute, the battle for Australia's waterfront. More than just a dispute over reform, it became a campaign for the hearts and minds of all Australians. Controversial, all-consuming and combative, it forced people to pick a side and fight for their beliefs. Political thriller, war film, buddy movie, love story and courtroom drama all rolled into one, this is the story of the people behind one of the most significant events in Australia's recent past. The story has been written with the cooperation and participation of all parties to the dispute. It is the first time participants such as former Patrick CEO Chris Corrigan and ACTU Secretary Greg Combet have agreed to tell their personal stories -- ABC website."
  • ""It was the fight that stopped the nation - the 1998 battle for Australia's waterfront. More than just a dispute over reform, it became a war for the hearts and minds of Australians. Political thriller, war epic, buddy movie, love story and courtroom drama rolled into one, BASTARD BOYS is the riveting story of the people behind one of the greatest conflicts in Australia's industrial history. The pressure builds as both sides try to win the hearts and support of the Australian public. As the drama plays out in the full glare of the public spotlight, there is no room for failure or second chances. Every second counts." -- website."@en
  • ""It was the fight that stopped the nation - the 1998 battle for Australia's waterfront. More than just a dispute over reform, it became a war for the hearts and minds of Australians. Political thriller, war epic, buddy movie, love story and courtroom drama rolled into one, BASTARD BOYS is the riveting story of the people behind one of the greatest conflicts in Australia's industrial history. The pressure builds as both sides try to win the hearts and support of the Australian public. As the drama plays out in the full glare of the public spotlight, there is no room for failure or second chances. Every second counts." -- website."
  • "Summary: The drama Bastard Boys, is a dramatised account of the 1998 waterfront dispute, the battle for Australia's waterfront. More than just a dispute over reform, it became a campaign for the hearts and minds of all Australians. Controversial, all-consuming and combative, it forced people to pick a side and fight for their beliefs. Political thriller, war film, buddy movie, love story and courtroom drama all rolled into one, this is the story of the people behind one of the most significant events in Australia's recent past. The story has been written with the cooperation and participation of all parties to the dispute. It is the first time participants such as former Patrick CEO Chris Corrigan and ACTU Secretary Greg Combet have agreed to tell their personal stories -- ABC website."

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