Transdev Sydney Ferries Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1035 · result published 4 Sept 2026
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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 voters25employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes92–100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 4 Oct 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
15 actions were put to the vote: 2 stoppages, 1 stop-work meeting, 1 overtime ban, 11 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work of one hours duration240100%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work of four hours duration240100%✔ passed
3. Ban or limitations on participation in `Work As Directed' days240100%✔ passed
4. Ban or limitations on operating nominated vessels where the significant wave height exceeds 2.5 metres240100%✔ passed
5. Ban or limitations on operating charter vessel services, or embarking or disembarking passengers from charter vessel services240100%✔ passed
6. Ban on performing work outside an employee's classification240100%✔ passed
7. Ban on attending employer directed health and wellbeing meetings, personal leave review meetings, attendance management meetings, or meetings of a similar nature with management240100%✔ passed
8. Ban or limitations on the performance of overtime240100%✔ passed
9. An employee ban on transferring between ferries, gates or wharves during a rostered shift240100%✔ passed
10. Ban or limitations on swiping on or swiping off using the company time and attendance system23196%✔ passed
11. Ban or limitations on wearing company issued uniform22292%✔ passed
12. Ban or limitations on employees responding to, initiating or otherwise engaging in communications with Transdev Sydney Ferries by telephone, email, text message or other electronic means23196%✔ passed
13. Ban or limitations on participating in any sea trials, harbour trials, commissioning activities, acceptance testing, operational testing or consultation relating to any new, proposed or modified vessel, or any vessel returning to…23196%✔ passed
14. Ban and limitations on operating vessels in excess of 10 knots240100%✔ passed
15. A ban or limitation on carrying out bunkering operations according to the VOM checklist23196%✔ 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.