Carpentaria Management Services
Ballot passed FWC matter B2025/1435 · result published 1 Oct 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 voters16employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes94–100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 31 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
14 actions were put to the vote: 3 stoppages, 1 work-to-rule action, 10 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. 4-hour work stoppages160100%✔ passed
2. 24-hour work stoppages160100%✔ passed
3. 72-hour work stoppages15194%✔ passed
4. Indefinite performance of `work to rule' (working only in full compliance with policies and procedures)160100%✔ passed
5. Ban on the performance of work outside ordinary working hours, including working on RDO's, except in emergencies15194%✔ passed
6. Ban on moving shifts to cover planned or unplanned leave15194%✔ passed
7. Ban on data entry, or processing administrative `paperwork'15194%✔ passed
8. Ban on providing access or assistance to contractors except in emergencies15194%✔ passed
9. Ban on working outside position descriptions or undertaking additional tasks15194%✔ passed
10. Ban for an indefinite period on any non-essential maintenance160100%✔ passed
11. Ban for an indefinite period on responding to emails and other electronic communications15194%✔ passed
12. Ban on completing bunkers for the vessel15194%✔ passed
13. Ban on sailing the vessel shorthanded160100%✔ passed
14. Ban on extending rosters beyond 3 weeks duration15194%✔ 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.