James Hardie Australia Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/713 · result published 15 July 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 voters81employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes90–92%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 14 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
9 actions were put to the vote: 4 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 4 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work of up to 4 hours' duration55690%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work of 24 hours' duration56592%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work of indefinite duration56592%✔ passed
4. Ban on the performance of overtime56592%✔ passed
5. Ban on the completion of digital and/or physical documentation, including data entry56592%✔ passed
6. Ban on working through meal and/or crib breaks55592%✔ passed
7. Ban on the loading and/or unloading of trucks55592%✔ passed
8. Ban on providing work-related training to any person other than on safety matters54690%✔ passed
9. Stoppages of work of up to 4 hour's duration for the purposes of providing information in any form (including verbally) to any member of the public (including the media and/or the employer's customers/clients and/or posting to…54592%✔ 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.