Downer EDI Rail Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/789 · result published 20 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 voters55employees on the voter roll
Turnout96%53 of 55 voted
Voted yes98–100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 19 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
14 actions were put to the vote: 1 stoppage, 1 overtime ban, 12 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Ban on shunting53198%✔ passed
2. Ban on working on rolling stock which is serviced off site53198%✔ passed
3. Ban on taking meal/crib breaks at any time which is different from the times stated below53198%✔ passed
4. Ban on working on trains that have not been cleaned after service53198%✔ passed
5. Ban on using any portable electronic and/or computing device such as (but not limited to) iPads, tablets, phones, laptops530100%✔ passed
6. Ban on using personal mobile phones for any work related purpose530100%✔ passed
7. Indefinite or periodic stoppages of work530100%✔ passed
8. Ban on performing any stores duties, such as (but not limited to): picking of any parts; receiving and dispatching of goods; unloading trucks530100%✔ passed
9. Ban on overtime530100%✔ passed
10. Ban on performing any work outside of paid working hours, which includes but is not limited to530100%✔ passed
11. Ban on working with contractors530100%✔ passed
12. Ban on performing maintenance duties in any way which is not `by the book'530100%✔ passed
13. Ban on performing alcohol breath tests outside of paid work hours530100%✔ passed
14. Ban on mobile technicians, who are based at either the Pakenham or Calder Park maintenance depots (the Sites), working alone when they are required to perform work outside of the Sites530100%✔ 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.