Australian Rail Track Corporation Limited
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1372 · result published 15 Oct 2026
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Eligible voters21employees on the voter roll
Turnout91%19 of 21 voted
Voted yes74–89%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
9 actions were put to the vote: 1 stoppage, 1 work-to-rule action, 1 overtime ban, 5 work bans, 1 messaging action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Do you support taking an unlimited number of stoppages of work of between 1 minute and 72 hours14574%✔ passed
2. Do you support bans, limitations or restrictions on the manner in which work is undertaken (including bans, limitations or restrictions that may impact on personal safety or the safety of the network)15479%✔ passed
3. Do you support distributing, displaying and speaking with the media and the public about the nature and purpose of the protected industrial action, using information approved by the Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical…16384%✔ passed
4. Do you support an unlimited number of indefinite or periodic bans on working from any office location where the work can be performed from home16384%✔ passed
5. Do you support the indefinite performance of "work to rule" (working only in full compliance with policies and procedures)17289%✔ passed
6. Do you support an unlimited number of indefinite or periodic bans on working overtime17289%✔ passed
7. Do you support periodic or indefinite bans on updating the Movement Planner17289%✔ passed
8. Do you support an unlimited number of indefinite or periodic bans on performing duties of a higher classification, including acting in higher-level roles, whether or not higher duties payment is offered17289%✔ passed
9. Do you support an unlimited number of indefinite or periodic bans on answering or responding to phone calls, text messages or other work-related communications from ARTC outside of rostered working hours17289%✔ 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.