Federation University Australia
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/715 · result published 24 July 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 voters445employees on the voter roll
Turnout76%339 of 445 voted
Voted yes80–97%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 23 Aug 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
7 actions were put to the vote: 1 stoppage, 5 work bans, 1 messaging action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work of between 5 minutes and 24 hours in duration3142593%✔ passed
2. A ban on working outside the span of hours3291097%✔ passed
3. A ban on the preparation of, or assisting in the preparation of, teaching, labs, fieldwork, or workshops2904986%✔ passed
4. A ban on the delivery of teaching2706980%✔ passed
5. Interrupting work periodically, over an indefinite period or for specified periods in order to make statements while working explaining why members of the National Tertiary Education Union are taking industrial action3132692%✔ passed
6. A ban on use of Federation University Australia's online systems2776282%✔ passed
7. A ban on participation in events hosted or endorsed by Federation University Australia3043590%✔ 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.