Water Corporation
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/842 · result published 31 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 voters230employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes96–100%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.
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What workers voted on
7 actions were put to the vote: 1 stoppage, 1 overtime ban, 4 work bans, 1 clothing/badge action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Ban on working without wearing, publishing, displaying or distributing campaign related material including: badges, clothing, stickers, posters, flyers, pamphlets, virtual backgrounds, email signatures, automatic email replies…205598%✔ passed
2. Ban on the performance of overtime2081100%✔ passed
3. Ban on the performance of higher duties work202896%✔ passed
4. Ban on commencing or progressing non-essential projects, including project planning, design, implementation, meetings and reporting, except where required for safety, legal compliance or emergency response. 203 7 210 IR TE203797%✔ passed
5. An unlimited umber of indefinite or periodic bans on attending meetings that are not directly required for the safe and reliable operation of Water Corporation's assets, emergency response, or compliance with statutory obligations204697%✔ passed
6. Ban on processing or approving purchase orders201896%✔ passed
7. Indefinite or periodic stoppages of work for up to 24 hours in duration, with a notice period of 5 working days204697%✔ 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.