John Holland Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1333 · result published 14 Oct 2026
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Eligible voters35employees on the voter roll
Turnout89%31 of 35 voted
Voted yes87–97%across the actions
Authorisation window16 daysleft, to about 13 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
17 actions were put to the vote: 3 stoppages, 14 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work for the duration of 1 hour28390%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work for the duration of 24 hours27487%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work for the duration of 30 minutes28390%✔ passed
4. Ban on the use of tie down straps27487%✔ passed
5. Ban on the use of trailers27487%✔ passed
6. Ban on the use of ladders27487%✔ passed
7. Ban on the unlocking of physical and digital equipment29294%✔ passed
8. Ban on the use of power tools27390%✔ passed
9. Ban on the performance of high voltage isolations unless in case of an emergency29197%✔ passed
10. Ban on the performance of low voltage isolations unless in case of an emergency29197%✔ passed
11. Ban on the performance of work in confined spaces28293%✔ passed
12. Ban on the performance of works underground or in tunnels29197%✔ passed
13. Ban on the performance of work in inclement weather, including any rain or temperatures exceed 35 degrees Celsius27390%✔ passed
14. Ban on the commissioning of assets27390%✔ passed
15. Ban on liaising with sub contractors29197%✔ passed
16. Ban on working in areas that do not have readily available, separate male and female toilets29197%✔ passed
17. Ban on answering phone calls unless in case of an emergency29197%✔ 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.