The University of Newcastle
Ballot passed FWC matter B2025/1450 · result published 3 Oct 2025
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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 voters615employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes79–98%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 2 Nov 2025
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
5 actions were put to the vote: 2 stoppages, 2 work bans, 1 messaging action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work of between 5 minutes and 24 hours in duration453798%✔ passed
2. Indefinite stoppages of work3599679%✔ passed
3. A ban on performing duties outside of those explicitly mentioned in your position description4381796%✔ passed
4. A ban on working outside the span of hours4431597%✔ passed
5. Making statements while working explaining why members of the National Tertiary Education Union are taking industrial action4361896%✔ 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.