Australian Rail Track Corporation Limited
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/91 · result published 2 Mar 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 voters37employees on the voter roll
Turnout97%36 of 37 voted
Voted yes83–97%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 1 Apr 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
10 actions were put to the vote: 1 stoppage, 1 overtime ban, 8 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Indefinite or periodic stoppages of the performance of work33392%✔ passed
2. Ban on receiving work related phone calls outside work hours35197%✔ passed
3. Ban on performing work on and/or supporting, rail construction projects33392%✔ passed
4. Ban on working overtime32489%✔ passed
5. Ban on working weekends33392%✔ passed
6. Ban on working over 35 degrees or below 4 degrees weather32489%✔ passed
7. Ban on performing call outs34294%✔ passed
8. Ban on maintaining or rectifying work performed by contractors33392%✔ passed
9. Ban on performing work alongside, under the supervision of and/or supervising, contractors34294%✔ passed
10. Ban on complying with any direction or requirement to work under look out protection30683%✔ 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.