Mersey Bus & Coach Service Pty Ltd, O'Driscoll Coaches Pty Ltd, Kinetic (Tasmania) Pty Ltd, Crawn’s Motors Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/97 · result published 5 Mar 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 voters81employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes87–95%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 4 Apr 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
9 actions were put to the vote: 3 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 4 work bans, 1 clothing/badge action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Ban on the performance of overtime57690%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work for up to and including 1 hour60395%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work for up to and including 24 hours57690%✔ passed
4. Indefinite stoppages of work55887%✔ passed
5. Ban or indefinite bans on collecting fares59592%✔ passed
6. Periodic or indefinite partial work bans58592%✔ passed
7. Ban on performing higher duties56789%✔ passed
8. Ban on the performance of paperwork (excluding safety related paperwork), including paperwork done on electronic devices60494%✔ passed
9. A ban on the performance of work unless wearing badges or clothing or hats with TWU branding and/or TWU enterprise agreement campaign messages instead of, or in addition to, the employer's uniform either periodically or…57690%✔ 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.