Alstom Transport Australia Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1299 · result published 12 Oct 2026
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Eligible voters9employees on the voter roll
Turnout67%6 of 9 voted
Voted yes67–100%across the actions
Authorisation window14 daysleft, to about 11 Nov 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
22 actions were put to the vote: 4 stoppages, 2 overtime bans, 16 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 1 hour in duration60100%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 2 hours in duration60100%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 12 hours in duration4267%✔ passed
4. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 24 hours in duration4267%✔ passed
5. Ban on the performance of overtime5183%✔ passed
6. Ban on the performance of pre-shift overtime5183%✔ passed
7. Ban on prov'ding instruction or direction to contractors and/or labour hire employees60100%✔ passed
8. Ban on the performance of working additional shifts outside of the normal roster5183%✔ passed
9. Ban on using Computers to document work60100%✔ passed
10. Ban on working with Contractors60100%✔ passed
11. Ban on completing planned work orders. Except where a critical task is required due to an imminent risk to a person's safety60100%✔ passed
12. Ban on using technology (phones, computers, laptops, tablets, printers, radios, etc.) during normal duties (except for when in an emergency)60100%✔ passed
13. Ban on using Microsoft Office products60100%✔ passed
14. Ban on administrative and or reporting functions performed by the single overnight ISST, while expressly continuing all driver communications, technical assistance and safety-critical functions60100%✔ passed
15. Ban on using SAP — separate to Microsoft Office60100%✔ passed
16. Ban on closing service orders60100%✔ passed
17. Ban on downgrading service orders60100%✔ passed
18. Ban on shift swaps5183%✔ passed
19. Ban on providing support to other departments60100%✔ passed
20. Ban on providing training to other staff members and departments60100%✔ passed
21. Ban on performing higher duties60100%✔ passed
22. Ban on downloading and or reviewing train data logs and or ETCS logs unless for an emergency situation60100%✔ 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.