University Of Canberra
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/364 · result published 21 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 voters11employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes80–100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 21 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
15 actions were put to the vote: 2 stoppages, 12 work bans, 1 messaging action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work of between 5 minutes to 24 hours duration100100%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work of an indefinite duration8280%✔ passed
3. Ban on the use of University of Canberra's online systems9190%✔ passed
4. Making statements while working explaining why members of the AMWU are taking industrial action100100%✔ passed
5. Ban on the performance of ordinary work outside of the usual span of hours8280%✔ passed
6. Ban on participating in academic integrity processes9190%✔ passed
7. Ban on access to facilities and equipment100100%✔ passed
8. Ban on the preparatory work for classes and assessments8280%✔ passed
9. Ban on preparatory work for practical sessions that are part of the students' assessments8280%✔ passed
10. Ban on preparatory work for practical sessions that are not a part of the students' assessments8280%✔ passed
11. Ban on preparatory access to spaces and equipment for staff (subject to ensuring a safe working environment)100100%✔ passed
12. Ban on access to spaces and equipment for students (subject to ensuring a safe working environment)9190%✔ passed
13. Ban on sample preparation and analysis for teaching activities8280%✔ passed
14. Ban on sample preparation and analysis for research activities100100%✔ passed
15. Ban on documentation review and preparation100100%✔ 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.