Essity Australasia Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/259 · result published 7 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 yes97–99%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 7 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
3 actions were put to the vote: 1 stoppage, 1 overtime ban, 1 clothing/badge action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of the performance of all work for a period of 1 minute to 24 hours in duration73199%✔ passed
2. Ban, limitations, and/or restrictions on the manner in which work is undertaken (e.g. a ban on the use of certain plant or substances) and/or on the type of work undertaken (e.g. a ban on wash-ups; hand overs or overtime)72297%✔ passed
3. Interrupting work for an indefinite period and/or for specified periods, in order to: a. wear or display on your person union and/or industrial campaign material73199%✔ 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.