Schindler Lifts Australia Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2025/1539 · result published 21 Oct 2025
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Eligible voters28employees on the voter roll
Turnout89%25 of 28 voted
Voted yes91–100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 20 Nov 2025
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
23 actions were put to the vote: 3 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 19 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work between 1 and 72 hours duration24196%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work of 1 week (7 days) duration24196%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work of indefinite duration23292%✔ passed
4. Ban on the performance of overtime240100%✔ passed
5. Periodic and/or indefinite partial work bans240100%✔ passed
6. Ban on use of schematic drawings21291%✔ passed
7. Ban on doing test reports21291%✔ passed
8. Ban on the use of 240/415V equipment21291%✔ passed
9. Ban on the use of crimping tools21291%✔ passed
10. Ban on the use of spanners21291%✔ passed
11. Ban on the use of ladders and steps21291%✔ passed
12. Ban on terminating cables22196%✔ passed
13. Ban on the use of pens and pencils21291%✔ passed
14. Ban on the use of battery powered tools230100%✔ passed
15. Ban on working over ground level22196%✔ passed
16. Ban on using multi-meters22196%✔ passed
17. Ban on using test equipment22196%✔ passed
18. Ban on using computers or handheld electronic devices22196%✔ passed
19. Ban on the use of apps or computer-based programs21291%✔ passed
20. Ban on performing works that require temporary barricading to be installed21291%✔ passed
21. Ban on performing work requiring living away from home (remote job sites)230100%✔ passed
22. Ban on the performance of shift work230100%✔ passed
23. Ban on the use of digital or physical keys and/or locks22196%✔ 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. † Read from chart images in the FWC notice, so check the notice for the official figures.