Queensland Rail Transit Authority
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/202 · result published 23 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 voters19employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes81–94%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 22 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
21 actions were put to the vote: 4 stoppages, 2 overtime bans, 15 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 1 hour in duration15194%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 2 hours in duration15194%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 12 hours in duration15194%✔ passed
4. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 24 hours in duration14288%✔ passed
5. Ban on the performance of overtime13381%✔ passed
6. Ban on the performance of pre-shift overtime13381%✔ passed
7. Ban on performing call outs14288%✔ passed
8. Ban on providing instructions or direction to contractors and / or labour hire employees14288%✔ passed
9. Ban on performing work that requires a high-risk licence or ticket14288%✔ passed
10. Ban on the performance of working additional shifts outside of the normal roster14288%✔ passed
11. Ban on using computers to document work14288%✔ passed
12. Ban on working with contractors14288%✔ passed
13. Ban on holding permits and / or signing on to permits14288%✔ passed
14. Ban on the use of measuring and test equipment, including the usage of results / test sheets14288%✔ passed
15. Ban on accessing the live plant (unless for emergency purposes only)14288%✔ passed
16. Ban on completing planned work orders (except where a critical task is required due to an imminent risk to a person's safety)14288%✔ passed
17. Ban on the use of personal hand tools14288%✔ passed
18. Ban on using technology (phone, computers, laptops, tablets, printers, radios, etc.) during normal duties (except for when in an emergency)14288%✔ passed
19. Ban on the performance of any work on any in-train toilet systems14288%✔ passed
20. Ban on the performance of any work including Steam Cleaners13381%✔ passed
21. Ban on the performance of any work using Power tools13287%✔ 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.
Other ballots in this dispute
Each is a separate vote by a different group of employees.
19 eligible voters
B2026/202 · 81–94% voted yes
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4 eligible voters
B2026/203 · 100% voted yes
145 eligible voters
B2026/204 · 91–98% voted yes