Thomas Borthwick & Sons (Australia) Pty Ltd
Ballot failed FWC matter B2026/929 · result published 19 Aug 2026
Eligible voters18employees on the voter roll
Turnout72%13 of 18 voted
Voted yes38–46%across the actions
OutcomeBallot failedaction not authorised
What workers voted on
18 actions were put to the vote.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages Of work, for 1 hour in duration5838%✖ not passed
2. An unlimited of stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 4 hours in duration6746%✖ not passed
3. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 8 hours in duration6746%✖ not passed
4. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 12 hours in duration6746%✖ not passed
5. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 24 hours in duration6746%✖ not passed
6. Ban on the use of technology, e.g including but not limited to, phones, computers, tablets, radios, fax machines, and the like6746%✖ not passed
7. Ban on performing call outs6746%✖ not passed
8. Ban on the performance of overtime6746%✖ not passed
9. Ban on working with, training, or providing instruction or direction to contractors and/or labour hire employees6746%✖ not passed
10. An unlimited Of indefinite or periodic bans on filling out or submitting paperwork6746%✖ not passed
11. Ban on the utilisation of high-risk work licences6746%✖ not passed
12. Ban on being flexible when taking meal and rest breaks6746%✖ not passed
13. Ban on being flexible when taking meal and rest breaks6746%✖ not passed
14. Ban on de-isolating6746%✖ not passed
15. Ban on accessing the live plant (unless for emergency purposes only)6746%✖ not passed
16. Ban on completing planned work orders. Except where a critical task is required due to an imminent risk to a person's safety6746%✖ not passed
17. Ban on ascending or descending stairs and ladders of more than three treads/rungs6746%✖ not passed
18. Ban on the use Of personal hand tools6746%✖ not 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.