Queensland Rail Transit Authority
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/200 · result published 23 Mar 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 voters172employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes94–98%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 22 Apr 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
8 actions were put to the vote: 1 stoppage, 1 overtime ban, 6 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work between one minute and 24 hours in duration153796%✔ passed
2. Ban on the working of overtime, in all or part of the workplace157398%✔ passed
3. Ban on the performance of acting/working in higher grades155597%✔ passed
4. Ban on the train movements of Coal and Mineral trains153796%✔ passed
5. Ban on the train movements of non-Master Train Plan SEQ Citytrain services154696%✔ passed
6. Ban on the implementation and/or removal of non-emergency work on track authorities153796%✔ passed
7. Ban on the delivery of any Train Control Training153696%✔ passed
8. Ban on the working of any shift with a board contact time in excess of 6 hours1501094%✔ 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.