K. & S. Freighters
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/23 · result published 5 Feb 2026
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Eligible voters21employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes67–93%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 7 Mar 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
13 actions were put to the vote: 7 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 4 work bans, 1 clothing/badge action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Ban on the performance of overtime13287%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work for up to and including 1 hour10567%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work for up to and including 2 hours10567%✔ passed
4. Stoppages of work for up to and including 4 hours11473%✔ passed
5. Stoppages of work for up to and including 24 hours13287%✔ passed
6. Stoppages of work for up to and including 48 hours12380%✔ passed
7. Indefinite stoppages of work12380%✔ passed
8. Periodic or indefinite partial work bans13287%✔ passed
9. Ban on performing higher duties14193%✔ passed
10. Indefinite or periodic stoppages on the performance of all work on Saturday and/or Sunday11473%✔ passed
11. Ban on the use of telephones, two-way radios or tablets14193%✔ passed
12. Ban on the performance of paperwork (excluding safety related paperwork), including paperwork done on electronic devices14193%✔ passed
13. A ban on the performance of work unless wearing badges or clothing or hats with TWU branding and/or TWU enterprise agreement campaign messages instead of, or in addition to, the employer's uniform either periodically or…10567%✔ 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.
21 eligible voters
B2026/23 · 67–93% voted yes
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37 eligible voters
B2026/24 · 42–63% voted yes