James Cook University
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1266 · result published 9 Oct 2026
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Eligible voters302employees on the voter roll
Turnout75%227 of 302 voted
Voted yes70–94%across the actions
Authorisation window11 daysleft, to about 8 Nov 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
7 actions were put to the vote: 2 stoppages, 3 work bans, 1 clothing/badge action, 1 messaging action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work of between 5 minutes and 24 hours in duration2121593%✔ passed
2. Indefinite stoppages of work1586970%✔ passed
3. Interrupting work periodically, over an indefinite period or for specified periods in order to make statements while working explaining why members of the National Tertiary Education Union are taking industrial action2131494%✔ passed
4. A ban on the transmission of assessment results to the employer1755277%✔ passed
5. A ban on the use of James Cook University' s online systems1784978%✔ passed
6. A ban on attending meetings with supervisors/managers/Deans1864182%✔ passed
7. A ban on performing work unless wearing clothing or badges in support of the NTEU or the NTEU' s bargaining campaign1616671%✔ 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.