Babcock Critical Mission Services Australasia Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/600 · result published 17 July 2026
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Eligible voters39employees on the voter roll
Turnout90%35 of 39 voted
Voted yes89–100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 16 Aug 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
35 actions were put to the vote: 10 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 20 work bans, 1 clothing/badge action, 3 messaging actions. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. 1 hour stoppages of work34197%✔ passed
2. 2 hour stoppages of work34197%✔ passed
3. 4 hour stoppages of work34197%✔ passed
4. 8 hour stoppages of work34197%✔ passed
5. 12 hour stoppages of work34197%✔ passed
6. 24 hour stoppages of work34197%✔ passed
7. 48 hour stoppages of work32391%✔ passed
8. 72 hour stoppages of work33294%✔ passed
9. Stoppages of work for a period of one week32391%✔ passed
10. Indefinite stoppages of work31489%✔ passed
11. Ban on overtime33294%✔ passed
12. Indefinite or periodic partial work bans33294%✔ passed
13. Ban on cleaning, washing or refuelling of company vehicles including aircraft or ground support vehicles34197%✔ passed
14. Ban on performing fuel drains350100%✔ passed
15. Ban on performing fuel quality control (FQC) inspections34197%✔ passed
16. Ban on performing inspections of role equipment and aviation life support equipment (ALSE)350100%✔ passed
17. Ban on performing additional or secondary duties350100%✔ passed
18. Ban on performing drug and equipment stocktakes350100%✔ passed
19. Ban on making the beds on Stryker stretchers350100%✔ passed
20. Ban on recording flight details34197%✔ passed
21. Ban on performing non-revenue flights, including "ground run" support and maintenance test flights350100%✔ passed
22. Ban on performing front left seat duties33294%✔ passed
23. Ban on call out shifts or shifts34197%✔ passed
24. Ban on performing fitness tests350100%✔ passed
25. Ban on unscheduled client, aircrew and/or pilot training350100%✔ passed
26. Ban on towing aircraft33294%✔ passed
27. Ban on using personal mobile phones for work purposes34197%✔ passed
28. Ban on the testing of equipment outside of current policy350100%✔ passed
29. Ban on travelling in client emergency vehicles33294%✔ passed
30. Ban on performing standby shifts350100%✔ passed
31. Ban on downloading, reviewing, providing or participating in company, aircraft or client video and/or audio recordings or social media350100%✔ passed
32. Ban on conducting client media interviews350100%✔ passed
33. Ban on performing work unless employees have signage or written material about the bargaining campaign displayed on their personal vehicles while in transit and/or on company premises33294%✔ passed
34. Ban on performing work unless employees are wearing Union merchandise (including badges, stickers, headwear and other non uniform items/paraphernalia) in addition to the company uniform31489%✔ passed
35. Ban involving the interruption of the performance of work to participate in interviews and/or media releases34197%✔ 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.