Stowe Australia Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/225 · result published 30 Mar 2026
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Eligible voters33employees on the voter roll
Turnout79%26 of 33 voted
Voted yes88–92%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 29 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
23 actions were put to the vote: 3 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 19 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work for the duration of 1 hour23388%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work for the duration of 24 hours23388%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work for the duration of a week (seven days)23388%✔ passed
4. Ban on the performance of overtime23388%✔ passed
5. Ban on the use of battery drills24292%✔ passed
6. Ban on the use of hammer drills23388%✔ passed
7. Ban on the use of 240/415V equipment23388%✔ passed
8. Ban on the use of crimping tools24292%✔ passed
9. Ban on the use of spanners22388%✔ passed
10. Ban on the use of ladders and steps23292%✔ passed
11. Ban on terminating cables23292%✔ passed
12. Ban on the use of screwdrivers23292%✔ passed
13. Ban on the use of pens and pencils23292%✔ passed
14. Ban on the use of testing equipment23292%✔ passed
15. Ban on the use of Ipads22388%✔ passed
16. Ban on reversing vehicles22388%✔ passed
17. Ban on the use of the opening switchboard23292%✔ passed
18. Ban on the use of digital or physical keys to lock or unlock22388%✔ passed
19. Ban on attending callouts23292%✔ passed
20. Periodic and/or indefinite partial work bans on installing cables23292%✔ passed
21. Ban on answering phone calls22388%✔ passed
22. Ban on reading or responding to text messages22388%✔ passed
23. Ban on installing conduits23292%✔ 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.