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Partly passed FWC matter B2026/122 · result published 6 Mar 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 voters128employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes42–75%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 5 Apr 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
19 actions were put to the vote: 1 stoppage, 1 overtime ban, 9 work bans, 4 other actions. 15 of 19 passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Indefinite or periodic stoppages on the performance of all work for: 1a 1hr702375%✔ passed
2. 1b. 2hrs652969%✔ passed
3. 1c. 3hrs603067%✔ passed
4. 1d. 4hrs583264%✔ passed
5. 1e. 8hrs504155%✔ passed
6. 1f. 12hrs444549%✖ not passed
7. 1g. 24hrs434549%✖ not passed
8. 1h. 48hrs375043%✖ not passed
9. 1i. A week375242%✖ not passed
10. Question 2. An unlimited number of indefinite or periodic bans on call backs583264%✔ passed
11. Question 3. An unlimited number of indefinite or periodic bans on overtime523758%✔ passed
12. Question 4. An unlimited number of indefinite or periodic bans on early starts553561%✔ passed
13. Question 5. An unlimited number of indefinite or periodic bans on staggering meal and or rest breaks533560%✔ passed
14. Question 6. An unlimited number of indefinite or periodic bans on performing work on Rostered Days Off or Public Holidays543561%✔ passed
15. Question 7. An unlimited number of indefinite or periodic bans on employees travelling and working away from the normal place they undertake work duties573264%✔ passed
16. Question 8. An unlimited number of indefinite or periodic bans on the use of communication devices543461%✔ passed
17. Question 9. An unlimited number of indefinite or periodic bans on paperwork533362%✔ passed
18. Question 10. An unlimited number of indefinite or periodic bans on the use of computer data entries563164%✔ passed
19. Question 11. An unlimited number of indefinite or periodic bans on the use of specified plant and/or machinery (e.g. forklifts)533362%✔ 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.