Note Printing Australia Limited
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1078 · result published 16 Sept 2026
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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 voters9employees on the voter roll
Turnout100%9 of 9 voted
Voted yes89–100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 16 Oct 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
28 actions were put to the vote: 12 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 14 work bans, 1 clothing/badge action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work for the duration of 1 hour90100%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work for the duration of 2 hours90100%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work for the duration of 3 hours90100%✔ passed
4. Stoppages of work for the duration of 4 hours90100%✔ passed
5. Stoppages of work for the duration of 6 hours90100%✔ passed
6. Stoppages of work for the duration of 8 hours90100%✔ passed
7. Stoppages of work for the duration of 12 hours90100%✔ passed
8. Stoppages of work for the duration of 24 hours90100%✔ passed
9. Stoppages of work for the duration of 48 hours90100%✔ passed
10. Stoppages of work for the duration of 72 hours90100%✔ passed
11. Stoppages of work for the duration of one week90100%✔ passed
12. Indefinite and / or periodic stoppages of all work90100%✔ passed
13. Ban on overtime90100%✔ passed
14. Ban on Call Ins90100%✔ passed
15. Ban on electronic data entry for Epicor, Excel Spreadsheets, Ignition, Team Assurance, LIMS, WIN SPC, Insight (PM1), Time entry, Daily stock take, FTR Sheet, MEX90100%✔ passed
16. Indefinite and/or periodic restrictions on taking meal and/or rest breaks except collectively and at the same time with other employees participating in the industrial action90100%✔ passed
17. Ban on performing work other than strictly in accordance with the employer's established procedures, policies and work instructions in force at the commencement of the industrial action90100%✔ passed
18. Ban on the use of employer-provided mobile phones during work hours90100%✔ passed
19. One-hour bans on the use of pallet trucks/pallet trolleys90100%✔ passed
20. One-hour bans on opening and/or accessing Vaults at the commencement of Morning shift90100%✔ passed
21. Ban on attending meetings, excluding meetings relating to workplace health and safety90100%✔ passed
22. Ban on responding to work-related emails90100%✔ passed
23. Ban on working with, assisting and/or providing support to contractors and/or labour hire employees90100%✔ passed
24. Ban on employees performing duties associated with positions or classifications higher than their substantive classification90100%✔ passed
25. Ban on wearing NPA-provided uniforms and/or clothing displaying NPA Branding8189%✔ passed
26. Ban on participating in Gemba walks90100%✔ passed
27. Ban on moving between machines, workstations and/or work areas other than in accordance with the employee's rostered allocation at the commencement of the shift90100%✔ passed
28. Ban on conducting and/or participating in inductions for contractors and/or labour hire employees90100%✔ 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. † Read from chart images in the FWC notice, so check the notice for the official figures.