Austal Cairns Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1349 · result published 15 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 voters19employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes58–89%across the actions
Authorisation window17 daysleft, to about 14 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
28 actions were put to the vote: 7 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 20 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 1 minute in duration16384%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 1 hour in duration17289%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 2 hours in duration15479%✔ passed
4. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 4 hours in duration14574%✔ passed
5. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 8 hours in duration12763%✔ passed
6. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 12 hours in duration11858%✔ passed
7. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 24 hours in duration11858%✔ passed
8. Ban on the performance of overtime16384%✔ passed
9. Ban on performing call outs16384%✔ passed
10. Ban on working with, training and providing instruction or direction to contractors and/or labour hire employees16384%✔ passed
11. Ban on the utilisation of high-risk work licenses17289%✔ passed
12. Ban on the performance of working additional shifts outside of the normal roster16384%✔ passed
13. Ban on being flexible when taking meal and rest breaks16384%✔ passed
14. Ban on the using Computers to document work17289%✔ passed
15. Ban on de-isolating17289%✔ passed
16. Ban on holding and/or signing onto Working at heights, Confined Space or Isolation permits16384%✔ passed
17. Ban of the use of measuring and test equipment, including the usage of results/test sheets15479%✔ passed
18. Ban of accessing the live plant being any ship/vessel in the water and (unless for emergency purposes only)14574%✔ passed
19. Ban of driving vehicles (unless for emergency purposes only)14574%✔ passed
20. Ban of completing planned work orders. Except where a critical task is required due to an imminent risk to a person's safety14478%✔ passed
21. Ban of ascending or descending stairs and ladders of more than three treads/rungs15479%✔ passed
22. Ban of the use of personal hand tools15479%✔ passed
23. Ban on performing work by means of Rope Access, or Rope Access work16384%✔ passed
24. Ban on the use or completion of paperwork16384%✔ passed
25. Ban on the use of cameras16384%✔ passed
26. Ban on the use of battery and or pneumatic tools15479%✔ passed
27. Ban on performing duties outside of sheds13668%✔ passed
28. Ban on carrying out work without clear written instructions and/or documented job procedures17289%✔ 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.