Australian Capital Territory
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1324 · result published 14 Oct 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 voters127employees on the voter roll
Turnout90%114 of 127 voted
Voted yes97–98%across the actions
Authorisation window16 daysleft, to about 13 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
3 actions were put to the vote: 2 stoppages, 1 messaging action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work for periods of up to and including 1 hour112298%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work for periods of more than 1 hour and up to and including 24 hours111397%✔ passed
3. Ban on: i. facilitating court transfers before morning detainee head count at Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) has been completed. ii. facilitating education programs when there is not two officers rostered on the education post…111397%✔ 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.