Stowe Australia Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/338 · result published 24 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 voters176employees on the voter roll
Turnout93%164 of 176 voted
Voted yes85–89%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 24 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
18 actions were put to the vote: 3 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 14 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work for the duration of 1 hour1471889%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work for the duration of 24 hours1442088%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work for the duration of a week (seven days)1402485%✔ passed
4. Ban on the performance of overtime1392485%✔ passed
5. Ban on the use of battery drills1422287%✔ passed
6. Ban on the use of hammer drills1422287%✔ passed
7. Ban on the use of 240/415V equipment1441988%✔ passed
8. Ban on the use of crimping tools1432088%✔ passed
9. Ban on the use of spanners1432088%✔ passed
10. Ban on the use of ladders and steps1451889%✔ passed
11. Ban on terminating cables1441988%✔ passed
12. Ban on the use of screwdrivers1432088%✔ passed
13. Ban on the use of pens and pencils1441988%✔ passed
14. Ban on attending callouts1451889%✔ passed
15. Periodic and/or indefinite partial work bans on installing cables1451889%✔ passed
16. Ban on answering phone calls1412287%✔ passed
17. Ban on reading or responding to text messages1412287%✔ passed
18. Ban on installing conduits1441988%✔ 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. † Read from chart images in the FWC notice, so check the notice for the official figures.