Aussie actors consider strike action

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Australian actors are considering strike action on all offshore commercials after receiving notice that a union agreement will be terminated next month.

The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance says its Actors Equity section will hold a ballot next week to decide if a strike should be called on offshore commercials from August 7.

Actors say the Screen Producers Association of Australia decided to rip up the agreement without any warning or consultation.