The State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning)
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/490 · result published 19 May 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 voters39employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes92–97%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 18 June 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: 7 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 8 work bans, 1 clothing/badge action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of the performance of all work for specified periods of less than one hour33392%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of the performance of all work 1 hour34294%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of the performance of all work for 4 hours34294%✔ passed
4. Stoppages of the performance of all work for 8 hours34294%✔ passed
5. Stoppages of the performance of all work for 12 hours34294%✔ passed
6. Stoppages of the performance of all work for 24 hours34294%✔ passed
7. Stoppages of the performance of all work for an unspecified period34294%✔ passed
8. Ban on the performance of all overtime34294%✔ passed
9. Ban, limitations, and restrictions on closing traffic lanes35197%✔ passed
10. Ban, limitations, and restrictions on removing vehicles from traffic35197%✔ passed
11. Ban, limitations, and restrictions on restarting vehicles35197%✔ passed
12. Ban, limitations, and restrictions on attending accidents, spillages, and other incidents35197%✔ passed
13. Ban, limitations, and restrictions on removing debris from roads35197%✔ passed
14. Ban, limitations and restrictions on the performance of work unless wearing clothing adorned with slogans or messages about or related to enterprise bargaining or other specified clothing34294%✔ passed
15. Ban on operating and entering vehicles and/or plant that are not adorned with slogans or messages about or related to enterprise bargaining35197%✔ passed
16. Ban, limitations and restrictions on other specified tasks and duties35197%✔ passed
17. Ban, limitations, and restrictions on the use of specified tools and equipment35197%✔ 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.