The University of Queensland and UQ College Limited
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/843 · result published 3 Aug 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 voters1,070employees on the voter roll
Turnout75%804 of 1,070 voted
Voted yes78–96%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 2 Sept 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
7 actions were put to the vote: 2 stoppages, 4 work bans, 1 messaging action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work of between 5 minutes and 24 hours in duration7713396%✔ passed
2. Indefinite Stoppages of Work63017478%✔ passed
3. A ban on participation in staff appraisal processes7287691%✔ passed
4. A ban on the use of online systems66014482%✔ passed
5. Interrupting work periodically, over an indefinite period or for specified periods in order to make statements while working explaining why members of the National Tertiary Education Union are taking industrial action7515393%✔ passed
6. A ban on meeting with supervisors/managers/deans69211286%✔ passed
7. A ban on attending any physical campus or site of UQ66014482%✔ 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.