Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/743 · result published 14 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 voters36employees on the voter roll
Turnout97%35 of 36 voted
Voted yes94–100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 13 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
22 actions were put to the vote: 5 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 16 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work of 1 hour in duration, which may be organised or arranged in consecutive periods33294%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work of 4 hours in duration, which may be organised or arranged in consecutive periods33294%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work of 8 hours in duration, which may be organised or arranged in consecutive periods34197%✔ passed
4. Stoppages of work of 12 hours in duration, which may be organised or arranged in consecutive periods34197%✔ passed
5. Stoppages of work of 24 hours in duration, which may be organised or arranged in consecutive periods34197%✔ passed
6. Ban on the performance of overtime for an indefinite period350100%✔ passed
7. Ban on the use of NCIG business apps on personal mobile phones, including OKTA and Outlook, for an indefinite period33294%✔ passed
8. Ban on performing Hot Seat Handovers (shifts to be performed between 0630—1830 and 1830—0630) for an indefinite period350100%✔ passed
9. With the exception of emergency shutdown isolations for safety critical reasons, an unlimited number of bans on performing shutdown isolations between 0030 and 0630 for an indefinite period34197%✔ passed
10. Ban on Tech nicians performing isolations, excluding emergency isolations, for an indefinite period33294%✔ passed
11. Ban on performing non-trade-specific work (i.e., Electricians to attend electrical work only; Mechanical trades to attend mechanical work only) for an indefinite period34197%✔ passed
12. Ban on Technicians covering staff roles (e.g., Process Leader, Process Advisor, Day Work Supervisor) for an indefinite period350100%✔ passed
13. Ban on Technicians performing Area Controller duties for an indefinite period34197%✔ passed
14. With the exception of emergency use of NDORSE for safety critical reasons, an unlimited number of bans on Technicians using NDORSE for an indefinite period34197%✔ passed
15. Ban on Day Work Technicians covering operations roles for team meetings, communications days, or training for an indefinite period350100%✔ passed
16. Except when required in emergencies involving safety critical concerns, an unlimited number of bans on work requiring HRW licences, specialty training, or working at heights for an indefinite period34197%✔ passed
17. Ban on Technicians providing supervision or direction to contractors for an indefinite period34197%✔ passed
18. Ban on the use of company vehicles (vehicles must be driven to tasks such as Hot Seat, breakdowns, sampling, etc33294%✔ passed
19. Ban on the performance of night-shift hosing for an indefinite period34197%✔ passed
20. Ban on employees working alone for an indefinite period excluding operational roles34197%✔ passed
21. Except when required in emergencies involving safety critical concerns, an unlimited number of bans on Technicians who follow roster pattern K using Maintenance Central, LMS, SCADA, and Power Bl for an indefinite period34197%✔ passed
22. Ban on the use of power tools for an indefinite period33294%✔ 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.