Queensland University of Technology
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/838 · result published 31 July 2026
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Eligible voters722employees on the voter roll
Turnout85%611 of 722 voted
Voted yes75–96%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 30 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: 2 stoppages, 3 work bans, 1 clothing/badge action, 1 messaging action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work of between 5 minutes and 24 hours in duration5892296%✔ passed
2. Indefinite Stoppages of Work46115075%✔ passed
3. A ban on working outside the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm weekdays5486390%✔ passed
4. 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 action5624992%✔ passed
5. A ban on the use of QUT's online systems46814377%✔ passed
6. A ban on attending meetings with supervisors/managers/Deans50111082%✔ passed
7. A ban on performing work unless wearing NTEU clothing or badges in support of the NTEU or the NTEU's bargaining campaign46015175%✔ 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.