Penguin Random House Australia Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/794 · result published 22 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 voters80employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes58–64%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 21 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
4 actions were put to the vote: 4 stoppages. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work of up to 4 hours' duration352064%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work of 24 hours' duration332161%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work of indefinite duration312258%✔ passed
4. Stoppages of work of up to 4 hours' duration for the purposes of providing information in any form (including verbally) to any member of the public (including the media and/or the employer's customers/clients and/or posting to…312258%✔ 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.