Queensland Rail
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/287 · result published 15 Apr 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 voters20employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 15 May 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 duration130100%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 2 hours in duration130100%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 12 hours in duration130100%✔ passed
4. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 24 hours in duration130100%✔ passed
5. Ban on the performance of overtime120100%✔ passed
6. Ban on the performance of pre-shift overtime130100%✔ passed
7. Ban on performing call outs130100%✔ passed
8. Ban on providing instructions or direction to contractors and / or labour hire employees120100%✔ passed
9. Ban on performing work that requires a high-risk licence or ticket120100%✔ passed
10. Ban on the performance of working additional shifts outside of the normal roster120100%✔ passed
11. Ban on using computers to document work120100%✔ passed
12. Ban on working with contractors120100%✔ passed
13. Ban on holding permits and / or signing on to permits120100%✔ passed
14. Ban on the use of measuring and test equipment, including the usage of results / test sheets120100%✔ passed
15. Ban on accessing the live plant (unless for emergency purposes only)120100%✔ 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)120100%✔ passed
17. Ban on the use of personal hand tools120100%✔ passed
18. Ban on using technology (phone, computers, laptops, tablets, printers, radios, etc.) during normal duties (except for when in an emergency)120100%✔ passed
19. Ban on the performance of any work on any in-train toilet systems120100%✔ passed
20. Ban on the performance of any work including Steam Cleaners120100%✔ passed
21. Ban on the performance of any work using Power tools120100%✔ 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.
20 eligible voters
B2026/287 · 100% voted yes
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99 eligible voters
B2026/288 · 89–99% voted yes