Optia Limited T/A Possibility
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/127 · result published 12 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 voters427employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes96–99%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 11 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
18 actions were put to the vote: 2 stoppages, 2 overtime bans, 13 work bans, 1 clothing/badge action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Participating in stoppages of work for a period from 15 minutes and up to 24 hours, save where such action would endanger the life, the personal safety or health, or the welfare, of workers and/or participants receiving support…322399%✔ passed
2. Ban on completing, either physically, or electronically, vehicle logbooks320399%✔ passed
3. Ban on participating in employer-initiated workplace change or restructures, including changes in work locations and service changes323299%✔ passed
4. Ban on participating in employer-initiated roster reviews321499%✔ passed
5. Ban on completing electronic House Supervisor and Keyworker reports and/or transporting these reports to administration offices and other work locations321399%✔ passed
6. Ban on working any overtime3121296%✔ passed
7. Ban on working any hours in addition to an employee's rostered or contracted ordinary hours of work3111396%✔ passed
8. Ban on accepting time in lieu for any overtime worked316798%✔ passed
9. Ban on performing any work during unpaid break times322399%✔ passed
10. Ban on completing, either physically, or electronically, all data entry and collection of statistics which is not required for client support322399%✔ passed
11. Ban on dropping mail off and picking mail up from administration offices321499%✔ passed
12. Ban on attending meetings with management without a union representative322399%✔ passed
13. Ban on using private vehicles for work-related purposes322399%✔ passed
14. Ban on operating the employer's vehicles for any purpose other than related directly to resident support322399%✔ passed
15. Delaying or restricting the performance of normal duties by including or copying management staff into all work-related emails320598%✔ passed
16. Delaying or restricting the performance of normal duties through a ban on adhering to the employer's uniform policy or dress code to the extent that they prevent members from wearing a campaign or union t-shirt during working…316798%✔ passed
17. Delaying or restricting the performance of normal duties by displaying campaign posters, slogans and/or colours in the workplace and in vehicles316698%✔ passed
18. Undertaking stoppages of work for a period from 15 minutes and up to 24 hours to attend site rallies, BBQs, or campaign stalls in and/or near to worksites318598%✔ 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.