Port of Portland Pty Limited
Ballot failed FWC matter B2026/1029 · result published 4 Sept 2026
Eligible voters3employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes–see the notice
OutcomeBallot failedaction not authorised
What workers voted on
15 actions were put to the vote.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work of 1 hour duration00–✖ not passed
2. Stoppages of work of 2 hours duration00–✖ not passed
3. Stoppages of work of 4 hours duration00–✖ not passed
4. Stoppages of work of 8 hours duration00–✖ not passed
5. Stoppages of work of 12 hours duration00–✖ not passed
6. Stoppages of work of 24 hours duration00–✖ not passed
7. A ban on performing work outside rostered hours00–✖ not passed
8. A ban on responding to work-related telephone calls, text messages, emails or other electronic communications when not rostered for duty00–✖ not passed
9. A ban on undertaking voluntary overtime00–✖ not passed
10. A ban on accepting call-outs or recall to duty outside rostered hours except where required to respond to an emergency involving a threat to life, vessel safety or the marine environment00–✖ not passed
11. A ban on undertaking training, mentoring, familiarisation or competency assessment activities outside rostered hours00–✖ not passed
12. A ban on attending meetings outside rostered hours except where attendance is required to respond to an emergency or immediate safety issue00–✖ not passed
13. A ban on completing administrative reports, statistics, records and paperwork not required by law, vessel safety, environmental compliance or the immediate operation of marine services00–✖ not passed
14. A ban on undertaking non-essential maintenance, housekeeping or project work not immediately required for vessel safety, seaworthiness or compliance with statutory obligations00–✖ not passed
15. A ban on performing duties outside the employee's normal classification as a Launch Master00–✖ not 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.