State of Victoria (Secretary to the Department of Education) - Department of Education
Latest developmentBallot passed24 Aug 2026
Where things stand: Last development: ballot passed. As far as the documents show.
- Bargaining
- Ballot
- Agreement
Where this has got to, as far as the documents show.
Ballots22 passed
Union agreements0naming this union, since 2023
First on record26 Mar 2026Ballot ordered
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Developments
From FWC documents or a linked source. Newest first; earlier years are folded away.
2026 4 developments
- Ballot ordered
The FWC ordered a protected action ballot. Ballot run by Vero Engagement & Voting Solutions, voting to close 24 Aug 2026. The employer did not object. The FWC also required a compulsory conciliation conference.
FWC order ↗ - Ballot ordered
The FWC ordered a protected action ballot. Ballot run by Vero Engagement & Voting Solutions. The employer did not object. The FWC also required a compulsory conciliation conference.
FWC order ↗
Ballots 2 · each a separate vote by a group of employees
State of Victoria (Secretary to the Department of Education) - Department of Education
FWC matter B2026/936 · 24 Aug 2026
66% turnout (222 of 336 eligible) · 95% voted yes†
State of Victoria (Secretary to the Department of Education)
FWC matter B2026/271 · 14 Apr 2026
61% turnout (205 of 339 eligible) · 84–98% voted yes†
Same employer, other unions 2
v State of Victoria (Secretary to the Department of Education)
Not enough voters · 11 June 2026
v State of Victoria
Ballot passed · 12 Mar 2026
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