ACT government ACTION bus drivers held a snap strike on September 20 to protest against service cutbacks that would reduce some drivers' extra shifts and pay. The action was taken following the failure of negotiations with the ACT government's municipal services department and despite a Transport Workers Union warning that the strike would be illegal and could result in fines of $4000 for each worker.
The bus service cuts are part of the ACT government's savage June budget, which also includes more than 30 school closures, and increased rates and charges.