Western Sydney University
Ballot passed FWC matter B2025/1612 · result published 7 Nov 2025
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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 voters728employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes76–95%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 7 Dec 2025
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
5 actions were put to the vote: 2 stoppages, 2 work bans, 1 messaging action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work of between 5 minutes and 24 hours in duration4852695%✔ passed
2. Indefinite stoppages of work38511976%✔ passed
3. A ban on performing duties outside of those explicitly mentioned in your position description4812795%✔ passed
4. A ban on working outside of a staff member's ordinary hours of work4704092%✔ passed
5. Making statements while working explaining why the members of the National Tertiary Education Union are taking industrial action4773194%✔ 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.