State of Victoria
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/54 · result published 12 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 voters35,915employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes90–98%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 11 Apr 2026
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What workers voted on
14 actions were put to the vote: 2 stoppages, 9 work bans, 1 clothing/badge action, 2 messaging actions. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of the performance of work of durations between 5 minutes and up to 24 hours2801153298%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of the performance of work to coincide with a visit to the workplace by an Australian Labor Party Member of the Victorian Parliament2691598796%✔ passed
3. Interrupting or stopping work to provide public comments, statements or any other information concerning the AEU campaign in connection with a new enterprise agreement including on personal social media, to members of the public…25745140395%✔ passed
4. Interrupting or stopping work to provide campaign material concerning the AEU campaign in connection with a new enterprise agreement to parents and members of the public, and/or to place campaign material at the workplace or…25921139895%✔ passed
5. Ban on performing work unless wearing or displaying in any way insignia, slogans and/or any other material concerning the AEU campaign in connection with a new enterprise agreement23772253390%✔ passed
6. Ban on the performance of work in excess of ordinary hours of work2807950498%✔ passed
7. Ban or limitations on responding to any or all enquiries and/or requests via email, telephone, in person or by any other means26590142695%✔ passed
8. Ban or limitations on attending any or all meetings27174114296%✔ passed
9. Ban or limitations on the use of personal electronic devices for work purposes25785206893%✔ passed
10. Ban or limitations on the use of any or all online systems24862265390%✔ passed
11. Ban or limitations on any or all aspects of the student reporting process26396152395%✔ passed
12. Ban or limitations on participation in any or all structured school activities26192172294%✔ passed
13. Ban or limitations on the implementation of any Department of Education initiative26789113596%✔ passed
14. Ban or limitations on teaching `extra' classes; replacement classes; and/or on the performance of work where grades have been split27033112996%✔ 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.