When Patrick Stevedores locks out and fires 1400 wharfies overnight on April 8, 1998, it divides the country. But behind all this is a story of high drama and political intrigue, a complex web of double dealing and high-stakes leaks. It's no secret that the Howard government wants waterfront reform but what role is it playing in Patrick owner Chris Corrigan's "revolution"?
Production: Kirsti Melville, Geraldine Fela, Claudia Taranto, Michelle Rayner
Music composition and sound design: Russell Stapleton
This episode contains archival material from the ABC TV series The Howard Years
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Industrial Action, Unions, Government and Politics, Trade