Sydney Water Corporation
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1055 · result published 10 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 voters1,276employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes97–98%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 10 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
14 actions were put to the vote: 1 stoppage, 12 work bans, 1 messaging action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Taking protected industrial action in the form of an unlimited number of stoppages of work of one minute to 24 hours in duration. In circumstances that constitute an emergency situation posing a risk to life or serious injury or…9482897%✔ passed
2. Distribute, display and speak with media and the public with information approved by any or all of the Combined Water Unions about the nature and purpose of the protected industrial action, including installing posters and other…9532198%✔ passed
3. Ban on working from any office location where work can be performed from 956 19 975 home. In circumstances that constitute an emergency situation posing a risk to life or serious injury or serious illness, the industrial action…9561998%✔ passed
4. Ban on processing Sundry Debtor notifications 940 33 973 Working with contractors9403397%✔ passed
5. Ban on work shutdowns for contractors. In circumstances that constitute an emergency situation posing a risk to life or serious injury or serious illness, the industrial action will be suspended until the situation is resolved9403197%✔ passed
6. Ban on undertaking work to complete or repair work commenced by contractors that is incomplete or not fit-for-purpose. In circumstances that constitute an emergency situation posing a risk to life or serious injury or serious…9433097%✔ passed
7. Ban on providing access or assistance to contractors on capital works projects or other construction work at Water and Wastewater Treatment plants and Ocean Treatment Plants. In circumstances that constitute an emergency…9423297%✔ passed
8. Ban on Section 73 applications for development services and development partnerships in CG&D9442997%✔ passed
9. Ban on all water, wastewater and Ocean Treatment Plant tours, including SWC Business customers and SWC Business partners9512198%✔ passed
10. Ban on driving on Motorways and other tollways. In circumstances that constitute an emergency situation posing a risk to life or serious injury or serious illness, the industrial action will be suspended until the situation is…9482498%✔ passed
11. Ban on taking lunch and other meal breaks in the field. In circumstances that constitute an emergency situation posing a risk to life or serious injury or serious illness, the industrial action will be suspended until the…9472597%✔ passed
12. Ban on commencing or finishing work in the field. In circumstances that constitute an emergency situation posing a risk to life or serious injury or serious illness, the industrial action will be suspended until the situation is…9492597%✔ passed
13. Ban on 946 28 974 working alone in civil maintenance or the field. In circumstances that constitute an emergency situation posing a risk to life or serious injury or serious illness, the industrial action will be suspended until…9462897%✔ passed
14. Ban on performing work which is subject to protected action bans by any or all members of the Combined Water Unions group, which includes AMWU, ASU, ETU, PA, except in circumstances that constitute an emergency situation posing a…9552098%✔ 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.