Origin Energy Eraring Services Pty Limited
Ballot passed FWC matter B2024/1650 · result published 5 Feb 2025
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Eligible voters129employees on the voter roll
Turnout88%113 of 129 voted
Voted yes98–100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 7 Mar 2025
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
21 actions were put to the vote: 3 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 17 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work, which may be consecutive, of 2 hours in duration1130100%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work, which may be consecutive, for 12 hours in duration1130100%✔ passed
3. Ban or limitations on the working of additional hours, including but not limited to overtime, callouts, standby work, and recalls112199%✔ passed
4. Ban or limitations on the performance of work or the way in which the work is c.')AEC ,'\ust r.;li.;n Ele ctoral Co mmi ssion � performed, in relation to the preparation of correspondence, completing notifications, completing…111298%✔ passed
5. Ban or limitations on the performance of work in relation to the use of the Electronic Permit to Work System ECLIPSE 3; including authorising, writing, second checking, verifying, issuing, suspending, surrendering, cancelling…1130100%✔ passed
6. Ban or limitations on the use of technology including but not limited to: computers, mobile phones, tablets, portable electronic devices (PED's), or similar devices1130100%✔ passed
7. Ban or limitations on the performance of work on specific Power Station Units (e.g. Units 1-4, or Gas Turbine) or areas of Ancillary Plant (e.g. Coal Handling Plant, Coal Combustion Plant / Ash & Dust Plant, Attemperating Dam1130100%✔ passed
8. Ban or limitations on the removal of ignition support systems on specific elevations on Power Station Unit(s)1130100%✔ passed
9. Ban or limitations on mill movements1130100%✔ passed
10. Ban or limitations on reducing power output for a Power Station Unit(s)112199%✔ passed
11. Ban or limitations on synchronising Power Station Unit(s)1130100%✔ passed
12. Ban or limitations on performing work that requires access via scaffolding, the use of overhead cranes, and operation of mobile plant such as cranes, forklifts, elevated work platforms, cherry pickers, light vehicles, trucks and…112199%✔ passed
13. Ban or limitations on the application or removal of electronic locks1130100%✔ passed
14. Ban or limitations on the performance of work with and/or providing instruction and/or direction to contractors1130100%✔ passed
15. Stoppages of normal work activities, for the purpose of instead conducting workplace inspections and safety compliance orders1130100%✔ passed
16. Ban or limitations on the use of powered tools1130100%✔ passed
17. Ban or limitations on the use 113 0 0 of multimeters1130100%✔ passed
18. Ban or limitations on the use of test equipment1130100%✔ passed
19. Ban or limitations on acting in higher grades112199%✔ passed
20. Ban or limitations on work related travel1130100%✔ passed
21. Ban or limitations on operating plant and equipment in Manual Mode1130100%✔ 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.