Pacific National Services Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/811 · result published 23 July 2026
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Eligible voters435employees on the voter roll
Turnout85%369 of 435 voted
Voted yes74–95%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 22 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
14 actions were put to the vote: 1 stoppage, 1 overtime ban, 12 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages between 1 minute and 72 hours3373391%✔ passed
2. Ban on working overtime3462494%✔ passed
3. Ban on acting in higher duties3442693%✔ passed
4. Ban on agreeing to work shifts on the weekly and daily roster that are different from the master roster3442693%✔ passed
5. Ban on lift up and lay back changes3492194%✔ passed
6. Ban on driving company vehicles between 2200 to 06003531795%✔ passed
7. Ban on working with other employees on a temporary transfer arrangement3323790%✔ passed
8. Ban on running trains over 80km/h3165386%✔ passed
9. Ban on running trains longer than 1000 meters3006981%✔ passed
10. Ban on acknowledging IVR calls3284089%✔ passed
11. Ban on accepting texts as advice for contact purposes3402892%✔ passed
12. Ban on DOO shunting3214787%✔ passed
13. Ban on using or operating Pacific National assets or rollingstock without RTBU stickers on them2868378%✔ passed
14. Ban on using or operating Pacific National assets or rollingstock with RTBU stickers on them2719674%✔ 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.