The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1044 · result published 8 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 voters89employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes97–100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 8 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
26 actions were put to the vote: 1 stoppage, 2 overtime bans, 23 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work for a period from 15 minutes and up to 24 hours, providing HACSU gives the employer 7 working days' notice720100%✔ passed
2. Ban on completing, physically and/or electronically, vehicle logbooks71199%✔ passed
3. Ban on preparing and/or completing, physically and/or electronically, agendas and minutes for meetings70199%✔ passed
4. Ban on completing shift notes and CRIS reports, excluding medical reports71199%✔ passed
5. Ban on participating in employer-initiated workplace change or restructures, including engaging with consultation and redeployment processes and/or outcomes, changes in work locations and service changes, unless prior written…720100%✔ passed
6. Ban on participating in employer-initiated roster reviews/change of roster processes, unless prior written approval is provided by HACSU71199%✔ passed
7. Ban on 72 0 72 performing duties outside of those expressly stated in an employee's job description or position description as they were at the time of this order720100%✔ passed
8. Ban on completing and/or participating in training outside of rostered hours720100%✔ passed
9. Ban on undertaking: a) any overtime; b) any hours in addition to an employee's rostered or contracted ordinary hours of work; and/or c) any work during unpaid break times71199%✔ passed
10. Ban on undertaking: a) any overtime; b) any hours in addition to an employee's rostered or contracted ordinary hours of work; and/or c) any work during unpaid break times; unless the Employer confirms in writing, prior to the…71199%✔ passed
11. Ban on participating in PDP discussions or meetings71199%✔ passed
12. Ban on undertaking any weekend on-call and/or weekend re-call work in addition to an employee's rostered or contracted ordinary hours of work70297%✔ passed
13. Ban on undertaking cleaning of employer vehicles71199%✔ passed
14. Ban on completion and endorsement of electronic BSP and RID forms720100%✔ passed
15. Ban on closing and/or recording as closed, physically and/or electronically, client cases71199%✔ passed
16. Ban on completing and/or submitting, physically and/or electronically, any ministerial reports720100%✔ passed
17. Indefinite or period bans on uploading or submitting, electronically, any report or document which is otherwise available in physical copy71199%✔ passed
18. Ban on completing, physically and/or electronically, any quality assurance documentation which is not required for client support71199%✔ passed
19. Ban on attending meetings with management (any level) and/or Human Resources staff without a HACSU representative71199%✔ passed
20. Ban on using private vehicles for work-related purposes720100%✔ passed
21. Ban on 71 1 72 operating the employer's vehicles for any purpose other than a purpose related directly to client support71199%✔ passed
22. Ban on the performance of work involving the use of videoconferencing platforms, unless there is an existing written authorisation by the Employer for the employees to use a HACSU nominated campaign logo/message as a background720100%✔ passed
23. Ban on sending emails, unless there is an existing written authorisation by the Employer for the employees to copy DFFH management staff (any level) and/or Human Resources staff into all work-related emails before they are sent71199%✔ passed
24. Indefinite or period bans on sending emails, unless there is an existing written authorisation by the Employer for the employees to include a HACSU nominated campaign-related message on DFFH email signatures69199%✔ passed
25. Ban on the performance of work, for a period from 15 minutes and up to 24 hours: a) unless there is an existing written authorisation by the Employer for the employees to put on and/or place on their clothing, a HACSU nominated…720100%✔ passed
26. Ban on the performance of work, for a period from 15 minutes and up to 24 hours unless there is an existing written authorisation by the Employer for the employees to affix HACSU campaign posters, slogans and/or colours in the…720100%✔ 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.