Downer EDI Engineering Power Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/907 · result published 14 Aug 2026
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Eligible voters62employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes87–98%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 13 Sept 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
16 actions were put to the vote: 8 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 7 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 1 hour in duration46787%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 2 hours in duration48689%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 4 hours in duration52296%✔ passed
4. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 6 hours in duration49492%✔ passed
5. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 8 hours in duration50394%✔ passed
6. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 12 hours in duration49492%✔ passed
7. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 24 hours in duration51198%✔ passed
8. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, of indefinite duration51296%✔ passed
9. Ban on the performance of overtime48591%✔ passed
10. Ban on working new shift arrangements49492%✔ passed
11. Ban on the use of technology including, (but not limited to) phones, radios, computers, and tablets for all work51296%✔ passed
12. Ban on the use or completion of paperwork, except for paperwork which is safety related51296%✔ passed
13. Ban on working with or providing instruction to Contractors52198%✔ passed
14. Ban on undertaking work that requires a high-risk license52198%✔ passed
15. Ban on of the use of isolation locks and electronic swipe keys51296%✔ passed
16. Ban on of the use of hand tools51198%✔ 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.