Queensland Rail
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/245 · result published 1 Apr 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 voters85employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes89–94%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 1 May 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 duration72989%✔ passed
2. Ban on the working of overtime, in all or part of the workplace76594%✔ passed
3. Ban on the performance of acting/working in higher grades75693%✔ passed
4. Ban on the train movements of Coal and Mineral trains73890%✔ passed
5. Ban on the train movements of non-Master Train Plan SEQ Citytrain services76594%✔ passed
6. Ban on the implementation and/or removal of non-emergency work on track authorities74791%✔ passed
7. Ban on the delivery of any Train Control Training72989%✔ passed
8. Ban on the working of any shift with a board contact time in excess of 6 hours72989%✔ 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.