Port of Portland Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2025/1560 · result published 22 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 voters4employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 21 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
23 actions were put to the vote: 7 stoppages, 1 work-to-rule action, 15 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. 15 -minute work stoppages40100%✔ passed
2. 30-minute work stoppages40100%✔ passed
3. 1 hour work stoppages40100%✔ passed
4. 2-hour work stoppages40100%✔ passed
5. 4-hour work stoppages40100%✔ passed
6. 24-hour work stoppages40100%✔ passed
7. 72-hour work stoppages40100%✔ passed
8. Indefinite performance of `work to rule' (working only in full compliance with policies and procedures)40100%✔ passed
9. Ban or periodic ban on the performance of higher duties, except in emergencies to prevent serious and imminent hazards to employees or the travelling public40100%✔ passed
10. Ban or periodic ban on logging delays or cancellations of services that are not in the timetables of the operations log40100%✔ passed
11. Ban on the performance of work outside ordinary working hours, including working on RDO's, logging into computers or turning on mobile phones or tablets outside ordinary hours of work, except in emergencies to prevent imminent…40100%✔ passed
12. Ban on performing work at a Port of Portland where work can be performed from home40100%✔ passed
13. Ban on any participation in roster reviews or working, changing, publishing or implementing any new rosters40100%✔ passed
14. Ban on moving shifts to cover planned or unplanned leave, except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public40100%✔ passed
15. Ban on data entry, or processing administrative `paperwork' except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public40100%✔ passed
16. Ban on participation in virtual, online meetings and teleconferences with Port of Portland Management40100%✔ passed
17. Ban on receiving or signing off work orders by email, except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public40100%✔ passed
18. Ban on using personal resources, including phones and vehicles for the Port of Portland40100%✔ passed
19. Ban on providing access or assistance to contractors except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public40100%✔ passed
20. Ban on work not classified as high-priority work, except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public40100%✔ passed
21. Ban on working outside position descriptions or undertaking additional tasks40100%✔ passed
22. Ban for an indefinite period on dealing with customer complaints, except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public40100%✔ passed
23. Ban for an indefinite period on responding to emails and other electronic communications except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public40100%✔ 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.