Queensland Rail Transit Authority
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/213 · result published 24 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 voters739employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes88–97%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 23 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
10 actions were put to the vote: 1 stoppage, 1 overtime ban, 8 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work between one minute and 24 hours in duration5311797%✔ passed
2. Ban on the working of overtime, in all or part of the workplace4826588%✔ passed
3. Ban on the performance of acting/working in higher grades4955390%✔ passed
4. Ban on the use of hand tools between one minute and 24 hours5163494%✔ passed
5. Ban on the use of Queensland Rail supplied electronic devices such as phones, tablets, and computers5143594%✔ passed
6. Ban on the completion of paperwork5183394%✔ passed
7. Ban on the working of any task not explicitly listed in the employee's position description5302096%✔ passed
8. Ban on the taking off or putting on network locks on network lockboxes5203095%✔ passed
9. Ban on the undertaking of the handing over of Track Authorities5123594%✔ passed
10. Ban on the undertaking of any task that requires a high-risk work license5183095%✔ 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.
Other ballots in this dispute
Each is a separate vote by a different group of employees.
106 eligible voters
B2026/212 · 95–100% voted yes
739 eligible voters
B2026/213 · 88–97% voted yes
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