BMS Heavy Cranes Australia Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2025/505 · result published 12 May 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 voters38employees on the voter roll
Turnout71%27 of 38 voted
Voted yes81%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 11 June 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, 1 overtime ban, 2 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages on the performance of all work for a specified period (for example, 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, 12 hours or other specified period)22581%✔ passed
2. Indefinite stoppages on the performance of all work (indefinite strike)22581%✔ passed
3. Ban on the performance of overtime22581%✔ passed
4. Ban on call back22581%✔ passed
5. Ban on the use of specified plant and/or machinery (for example, forklifts)22581%✔ 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.