Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (South Australia) Limited
Ballot passed FWC matter B2025/1316 · result published 4 Sept 2025
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Action not confirmed. A successful ballot only authorises action. We mark it as reported once a source says it happened.
Eligible voters48employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes96–100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 4 Oct 2025
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
8 actions were put to the vote: 3 stoppages, 4 work bans, 1 clothing/badge action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work of 30 minutes to 24 hours duration450100%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work of 1 hours duration for the purposes of speaking to the media about the reasons for industrial action450100%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work of up to 1 hours' duration to make posts to social media regarding the enterprise bargaining campaign and/or negotiations and/or the proposed enterprise agreement450100%✔ passed
4. Ban on speaking to visitors to the worksite located at 9a Majors Road, O'Halloran Hill, South Australia 5158, without first giving them written material explaining the reasons for taking protected industrial action44198%✔ passed
5. Ban on sending work-related emails without an amended email signature explaining that the sender is participating in protected industrial action related to the proposed replacement enterprise agreement44198%✔ passed
6. Ban on the performance of work without a red United Workers Union polo-shirt worn over or instead of Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (South Australia) Limited's uniform43198%✔ passed
7. Ban on the performance of work without wearing a wristband marked "United Workers Union"44198%✔ passed
8. Ban on inspectorate and rescue staff consulting with management in relation to animal strays and surrenders43296%✔ passed
The wording above is shortened from the notice's questions: introductory phrases are removed, and the action, what's affected, how long and any exclusions are kept. A question passes if more than half of the valid votes were yes.