Delays expected due to strike on 27 September.

URGENT COMMUNICATION      Delays expected due to Strike Action by Quarantine and Customs staff                     UPDATE : 12.30pm, 26 September 2011

International travellers are warned to expect delays due to the commencement of strike action by customs and quaratine staff.  Customs officers from up to 50 locations will strike for 2 hours tomorrow from 7am. Quarantine inspection staff at international airports will hold stop-work meetings.  Disruptions are expected to affect both arriving and departing passengers at international airports and will occur as follows: Sydney International Airport Tuesday 27 SeptemberDelays are to be expected throughout the day. Stoppages will be in place from: 6am – 9am 7pm – 8pm Thursday 29 SeptemberDelays are to be expected throughout the day. Stoppages will be in place from: 6am – 9am 7pm – 8pm Saturday 1 OctoberDelays are to be expected throughout the day. Stoppages will be in place from: 6am – 9am 7pm – 8pm Melbourne International Airport Tuesday 27 September Delays are to be expected throughout the day. Stoppages will be in place from: 7am -8am 3pm – 4pm 9pm – 10pm Brisbane International Airport Tuesday 27 September Delays are to be expected throughout the day. Stoppages will be in place from: 7am - 8am 7.30pm – 8.30pm Perth International Airport Tuesday 27 September Delays are to be expected throughout the day. Stoppages will be in place from: 1.30pm - 3.30pm 11pm – 1am Wednesday 28 September Affected travellers are advised to refer to Australian Customs for the latest information.   Alternatively, contact your dedicated Goldman Travel consultant.