Curtin University
Ballot passed FWC matter B2025/1506 · result published 14 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 voters800employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes74–95%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 13 Nov 2025
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
7 actions were put to the vote: 2 stoppages, 4 work bans, 1 messaging action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work of between 5 minutes and 24 hours in duration5983295%✔ passed
2. Indefinite stoppages of work46016374%✔ passed
3. Making statements while working explaining why members of the National Tertiary Education Union are taking industrial action5943295%✔ passed
4. A ban on use of Curtin University's online systems48214077%✔ passed
5. A ban on attending any physical campus of Curtin University52010583%✔ passed
6. A ban on attending meetings with supervisors/managers/Deans51710883%✔ passed
7. A ban on performing duties outside of those explicitly mentioned in your position description5933694%✔ 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.