Wood Australia Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2025/483 · result published 28 Mar 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 voters41employees on the voter roll
Turnout93%38 of 41 voted
Voted yes97–100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 27 Apr 2025
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
17 actions were put to the vote: 4 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 12 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 1 hour in duration380100%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages work, for 2 hours in duration380100%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 4 hours in duration380100%✔ passed
4. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 8 hours in duration37197%✔ passed
5. Ban on the use of SAP workflow system37197%✔ passed
6. Ban on the use of technology such as computers, mobile phones, swipe cards, radios, tablets or similar devices, including the way in which such technology is used (unless for emergency purposes only)380100%✔ passed
7. Ban on the performance of daily bump-testing of portable gas minders37197%✔ passed
8. Ban on overtime37197%✔ passed
9. Ban on the use of fixed or portable ladders380100%✔ passed
10. Ban on the use of scissor lifts and elevating work platforms380100%✔ passed
11. Ban on the use of radios within the operational units37197%✔ passed
12. Ban on the performance of work in pairs with another tradesperson who does not hold the same level of qualifications380100%✔ passed
13. Ban on the performance of work outside of the Wynnum Gardens Electrical Workshop380100%✔ passed
14. Ban on the performance of signing-on to permits other than as a work party37197%✔ passed
15. Ban on using bicycles, golf buggies and cars380100%✔ passed
16. Ban on attending productivity or higher duties meetings380100%✔ passed
17. Ban on the completion of paperwork380100%✔ 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.