Aruma Services Limited
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/17 · result published 6 Feb 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 voters481employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes95–98%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 8 Mar 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
20 actions were put to the vote: 3 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 14 work bans, 1 clothing/badge action, 1 messaging action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Participating in stop work bans for a period from 15 minutes and up to 24 hours, save where such action would endanger the life, the personal safety or health, or the welfare, of workers and/or persons receiving support, and…275897%✔ passed
2. Ban on completing, either physically, or electronically, vehicle logbooks2741096%✔ passed
3. Ban on participating in employer-initiated workplace change or restructures, including changes in work locations and service changes276698%✔ passed
4. Ban on participating in employer-initiated roster reviews278698%✔ passed
5. Ban on completing, either physically, or electronically, House Supervisor and Keyworker reports2731196%✔ passed
6. Ban on performing duties outside of those explicitly required by an employee's job description or position description as they were at the time of this order2741096%✔ passed
7. Ban on undertaking any overtime and/or any hours in addition to an employee's rostered or contracted ordinary hours of work and/or 267 15 282 accepting Time in Lieu for any additional hours worked and/or any work during unpaid…2671595%✔ passed
8. Ban on completing, either physically, or electronically, all data entry and collection of statistics which is not required for client support275798%✔ passed
9. Ban on dropping mail off and picking mail up from administration offices275897%✔ passed
10. Ban on attending meetings with management without a union representative2721296%✔ passed
11. Ban on using private vehicles for work-related purposes277798%✔ passed
12. Ban on operating the employer's vehicles for any purpose other than related directly to client support275798%✔ passed
13. A ban on compliance with the employer's policies and/or code of conduct to the extent that they prevent members from including an EBA campaign message in their e-mail signature278598%✔ passed
14. A ban on compliance with the employer's policies and/or code of conduct to the extent that they prevent members from using their company email to distribute EBA or union campaign material or messages278698%✔ passed
15. A ban on compliance with the employer's policies and/or code of conduct to the extent that they prevent members from including an EBA campaign message as a name or background in video conference meetings278698%✔ passed
16. Delaying or restricting the performance of normal duties by including or copying management staff into all work-related emails272897%✔ passed
17. Delaying or restricting the performance of normal duties through a ban on adhering to the employer's uniform policy or dress code, including by wearing a campaign or union t-shirt during working hours2741096%✔ passed
18. Undertaking stoppages of work to display campaign posters, slogans and/or colours in the workplace and in vehicles and/or refusing to work in areas where campaign materials are not on display2691196%✔ passed
19. A ban on compliance with the employer's policies and/or code of conduct to the extent that they prevent members from publishing or distributing or communicating information relating to enterprise bargaining or HACSU campaigns…272997%✔ passed
20. Undertaking stoppages of work or delaying the performance of normal duties by attending site rallies, BBQs, or campaign stalls in and/or near to worksites2701395%✔ 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.