South32 Worsley Alumina Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/977 · result published 28 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 voters136employees on the voter roll
Turnout59%80 of 136 voted
Voted yes83–90%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 27 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
2 actions were put to the vote: 1 stoppage, 1 overtime ban. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work, each of a duration between 30 minutes and 24 hours72890%✔ passed
2. Ban on the working of overtime, including indefinite and periodic bans661483%✔ 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.