Aurizon Operations Limited and Interail Australia Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/9 · result published 23 Jan 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 voters296employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes95–97%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 22 Feb 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
4 actions were put to the vote: 1 stoppage, 1 work ban, 1 clothing/badge action, 1 other action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Performing work in a manner different from that in which it is customarily performed2751296%✔ passed
2. Taking an unlimited number of stoppages of work, between 1 minute and 72 hours2751296%✔ passed
3. Ban, limitations, or restrictions (including changes to the performance of work resulting in bans, limitations, or restrictions) on the manner in which work is undertaken278997%✔ passed
4. Interrupting work periodically, in order to: a. wear or display on your person union and/or industrial campaign material; b. distribute union and/or industrial campaign material by any means; c. attach union and industrial…2721595%✔ 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.