SBS Newcastle Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2025/1774 · result published 11 Dec 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 voters21employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 10 Jan 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
17 actions were put to the vote: 11 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 4 work bans, 1 messaging action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. 1 hour stoppages of work180100%✔ passed
2. 2 hour stoppages of work180100%✔ passed
3. 3 hour stoppages of work180100%✔ passed
4. 4 hour stoppages of work180100%✔ passed
5. 8 hour stoppages of work180100%✔ passed
6. 12 hour stoppages of work180100%✔ passed
7. 24 hour stoppages of work180100%✔ passed
8. 48 hour stoppages of work180100%✔ passed
9. 72 hour stoppages of work180100%✔ passed
10. Stoppages of work for a period of one week180100%✔ passed
11. Indefinite stoppages of work180100%✔ passed
12. Ban on overtime180100%✔ passed
13. Indefinite or periodic partial work bans180100%✔ passed
14. Ban on lifting equipment180100%✔ passed
15. Ban on the use of forklifts180100%✔ passed
16. Ban on the use of power tools180100%✔ passed
17. Ban on complying with any company media or social media policy180100%✔ 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.