Australian Rail Track Corporation Limited
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1310 · result published 13 Oct 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 voters167employees on the voter roll
Turnout80%133 of 167 voted
Voted yes83–86%across the actions
Authorisation window15 daysleft, to about 12 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
3 actions were put to the vote: 1 stoppage, 1 work ban, 1 clothing/badge action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Taking an unlimited number of stoppages of work, between 1 minute and 72 hours1151886%✔ passed
2. Ban, limitations, or restrictions on the manner in which work is undertaken (including bans, limitations or restrictions that may impact on personal safety or the safety of the network1102383%✔ passed
3. Interrupting work periodically, in order to: a) wear or display on your person union and/or industrial campaign material; b) distribute union and/or industrial campaign material by any means; c) attach union and industrial…1122184%✔ 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.