Chep Australia Limited
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/223 · result published 26 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 voters57employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes94–98%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 25 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
9 actions were put to the vote: 4 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 4 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work of up to 1 hour's duration46296%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work of up to 24 hours' duration46296%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work of an indefinite duration45394%✔ passed
4. Ban on the performance of overtime47198%✔ passed
5. Ban on the loading and/or unloading of trucks46296%✔ passed
6. Ban on the operation and use of forklifts46296%✔ passed
7. Ban on the washing of bins and crates, including but not limited to manual and automatic washing46296%✔ passed
8. Ban on all work associated with training another person, other than on safety matters46296%✔ passed
9. Stoppages of work of up to 1 hour's duration for the purposes of speaking to the public (including the media and/or the employer's customers or clients) about the 47 1 48 reasons for the industrial action and the Union's campaign…47198%✔ 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.