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Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/60 · result published 16 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 voters–employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes92%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 15 Apr 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
6 actions were put to the vote: 3 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 2 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of all work of between 1 minute and 24 hours' duration33392%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of all work of an indefinite duration33392%✔ passed
3. Ban on the performance of overtime33392%✔ passed
4. Ban on the loading and/or unloading of trucks of indefinite duration33392%✔ passed
5. Ban on all data collection and/or data entry and/or filling out of paperwork of indefinite duration33392%✔ passed
6. Stoppages of work of up to 1 hour's duration for the purposes of speaking to the public (including the media and/or the employer's customers or clients) about the reasons for the industrial action and the Union's campaign for a…33392%✔ 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.