HV Rail Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2025/1815 · result published 23 Dec 2025
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Eligible voters6employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 22 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
5 actions were put to the vote: 1 stoppage, 1 overtime ban, 1 work ban, 2 clothing/badge actions. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. A ban on the wearing of non-safety critical uniforms in all or part of the workplace, with the alternative form of permissible attire being that produced by the Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union, where safe do so60100%✔ passed
2. The wearing of badges and use of stickers created by the Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union on your attire at work, where safe to do so60100%✔ passed
3. Ban on the working of overtime in all or part of the workplace60100%✔ passed
4. Ban on the working of rostered off periods and/or rostered days off in all or part of the workplace60100%✔ passed
5. Stoppages of work between one minute and 24 hours in duration60100%✔ 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.