University of Technology Sydney
Ballot passed FWC matter B2025/1652 · result published 14 Nov 2025
- Ordered
- Voting
- Result
- Window closed
- Agreement
Eligible voters900employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes78–98%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 14 Dec 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 duration7381798%✔ passed
2. Indefinite stoppages of work59614580%✔ passed
3. A ban on use of the University of Technology Sydney's online systems61611984%✔ passed
4. A ban on preparation for events hosted or endorsed by the University of Technology Sydney6677390%✔ passed
5. A ban on conducting student assessments57116578%✔ passed
6. A ban on attending meetings with supervisors/ managers/ Deans6519188%✔ passed
7. Making statements while working explaining why members of the National Tertiary Education Union are taking industrial action7103695%✔ 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.