Copper Refineries
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/21 · result published 2 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 voters33employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes78–89%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 4 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
17 actions were put to the vote: 6 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 10 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. 1 hour stoppages of work22581%✔ passed
2. 2 hour stoppages of work22581%✔ passed
3. 8 hour stoppages of work22581%✔ passed
4. 12 hour stoppages of work24486%✔ passed
5. 24 hour stoppages of work22581%✔ passed
6. 48 hour stoppages of work22581%✔ passed
7. Ban on overtime21678%✔ passed
8. Ban on the use of specialised licenses including High Risk24486%✔ passed
9. Ban on the use of technology including iPads, phones, tablets and 2-way radios23485%✔ passed
10. Ban on completing paperwork23582%✔ passed
11. Ban on the use of keys including locks for doors, vehicles, machinery, personal isolation locks and electronic swipe keys24389%✔ passed
12. Ban on the use of tools including hand tools and power tools24389%✔ passed
13. Ban on working with contractors24389%✔ passed
14. Ban on pre-starts23582%✔ passed
15. Ban on filling out JSA forms23582%✔ passed
16. Ban on stepping up into supervisory roles24486%✔ passed
17. Ban on training contractors/labour hire firms25389%✔ 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.