St Vincent's Health Australia Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/863 · result published 18 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 voters35employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes60–76%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 17 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
14 actions were put to the vote: 7 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 6 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work for 1-hour periods provided that only 1 stoppage may occur in each shift18869%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work for 2-hour periods provided that only 1 stoppage may occur in each shift18772%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work for 4-hour periods provided that, HSU members will assist in facilitating staffing levels by ensuring that the following number of staff to continue to perform work on each shift: � St Vincent's Private…17771%✔ passed
4. Stoppages of work for 8-hour periods provided that, HSU members will assist in facilitating staffing levels by ensuring that the following number of staff to 16 9 25 IR TE continue to perform work on each shift: � St Vincient's…16964%✔ passed
5. Stoppages of work for 24-hour periods provided that, HSU members will assist in facilitating staffing levels by ensuring that the following number of staff to continue to perform work on each shift: � St Vincent's Private…151060%✔ passed
6. Stoppages of work for indefinite periods provided that, HSU members will assist in facilitating staffing levels by ensuring that the following number of staff to continue to perform work on each shift: � St Vincent's Private…16964%✔ passed
7. Indefinite refusal to undertake overtime and/or any hours in addition to an employee's rostered or contracted ordinary hours of work and/or any work during unpaid break times except in the circumstances where the performance of…19676%✔ passed
8. Delaying or restricting the performance of normal duties by distributing flyers to patients, families/carers, provided that, HSU members will assist in facilitating staffing levels by ensuring that the following number of staff…17868%✔ passed
9. Undertaking stoppages of work to display campaign posters in the workplace and in vehicles provided that, HSU members will assist in facilitating staffing levels by ensuring that the following number of staff to continue to…17868%✔ passed
10. Delaying or restricting the performance of normal duties through not expediting the sterilisation of equipment (fast track/priority processing) for a maximum period of up to 24 hours 17 8 25 provided that, HSU members will assist…17868%✔ passed
11. Delaying or restricting the performance of normal duties through refusing to borrow or return borrowed equipment (loan sets) from outside the hospital for a maximum period of up to 24 hours provided that, HSU members will assist…17868%✔ passed
12. Delaying or restricting the performance of normal duties through not receiving, not decanting or not checking the contents of loan kits for a maximum period of up to 24 hours provided that, HSU members will assist in facilitating…17868%✔ passed
13. Delaying or restricting the performance of normal duties through not sterilising equipment that has been temporarily loaned or on consignment to the hospital (loan joint trays) for a maximum period of up to 24 hours provided…17868%✔ passed
14. Delaying or restricting the performance of normal duties through not sterilising any equipment at all for a maximum period of up to 24 hours provided that, HSU members will assist in facilitating staffing level by ensuring that…17868%✔ 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.