Unions and business officials have hit out over claims that Newcastle’s bid for a container terminal was being sabotaged from within the Labor Party.
Maritime Union of Australia Newcastle secretary Jim Boyle said he was infuriated that behind-the-scenes in-fighting was holding back the Hunter’s economic development.
‘‘You just shake your head when you hear about what’s going on,’’ Mr Boyle said. ‘‘There are no winners when these things get political. We want [the government] to come out with the recommendation because we are entitled to know what it is.’’