Trident Services Security
Ballot passed FWC matter B2025/772 · result published 27 May 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 voters68employees on the voter roll
Turnout91%62 of 68 voted
Voted yes89–98%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 26 June 2025
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
10 actions were put to the vote: 2 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 4 work bans, 1 clothing/badge action, 2 messaging actions. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work between 1 minutes and 24 hours' duration61198%✔ passed
2. Ban on the working of overtime55789%✔ passed
3. Ban on the performance of work without a TWU branded A4 poster affixed to all full-body scanner units in clear and uninterrupted view to the public58494%✔ passed
4. Ban on the performance of work without a TWU branded A4 poster affixed to all carry-on luggage x-ray units in clear and uninterrupted view to the public60297%✔ passed
5. Stoppages of work between 1 minutes and 24 hours' in order to communicate the views of the employees, vero61198%✔ passed
6. Ban for an indefinite period on performing work at any location other than Darwin International Airport or Alice Springs Airport60297%✔ passed
7. Ban on the performance of work unless wearing badges and/or hats and/or lanyards and/or high visibility clothing with TWU branding instead or, or in addition to, the employer's uniform61198%✔ passed
8. Ban on the logging of information technology issues and completion of paperwork60297%✔ passed
9. Ban on training and/or reorientation of new and existing staff60297%✔ passed
10. Ban on accessing employer issued email accounts60297%✔ 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.