Sydney Water Corporation
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1138 · result published 22 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 voters17employees on the voter roll
Turnout82%14 of 17 voted
Voted yes93–100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 22 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
13 actions were put to the vote: 1 stoppage, 11 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 duration140100%✔ 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,140100%✔ passed
3. Ban on work shutdowns for contractors140100%✔ passed
4. Ban on undertaking work to complete or repair work commenced by contractors that is incomplete or not fit-for-purpose140100%✔ passed
5. 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 Plants140100%✔ passed
6. Ban on driving on Motorways and other tollways13193%✔ passed
7. Ban on taking lunch and other meal breaks in the field140100%✔ passed
8. Ban on commencing or finishing work in the field140100%✔ passed
9. Indefinite or perodic bans on commencing or finishing work in any location other than the depot closest to the individuals' residence140100%✔ passed
10. Ban on working alone in civil maintenance or the field140100%✔ passed
11. 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,140100%✔ passed
12. Ban on commencing any work activities prior to the commencement of their paid shift140100%✔ passed
13. Ban on performing work other than level P5 and P6140100%✔ 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.