Transdev Sydney Ferries Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1005 · result published 7 Sept 2026
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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 voters109employees on the voter roll
Turnout95%104 of 109 voted
Voted yes96–100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 7 Oct 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
20 actions were put to the vote: 5 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 13 work bans, 1 clothing/badge action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work for 1 hour duration which may be organised or arranged in consecutive periods103199%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work for 4 hour duration which may be organized or arranged in consecutive periods103199%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work for 24 hour duration which may be organised or arranged in consecutive periods102298%✔ passed
4. Stoppages of work for 7 days duration which may be organised or arranged in consecutive periods100496%✔ passed
5. Stoppages of work for 28 days duration which may be organised or arranged in consecutive periods100496%✔ passed
6. Ban or limitations on the performance of overtime103199%✔ passed
7. Ban or limitations on "swiping on" or "swiping off' through company time and attendance systems103199%✔ passed
8. Ban or limitations on the wearing of company-issued uniform100496%✔ passed
9. Ban or limitations on Work As Directed days1040100%✔ passed
10. Ban or limitations on the performance of work on 24m River Class vessels operated with less than two GPHs103199%✔ passed
11. Ban or limitations on the performance of work on RiverCat Class vessels operated with less than two GPHs1040100%✔ passed
12. 12, An unlimited number of bans or limitations on the performance of work outside an employee's classification1040100%✔ passed
13. 13, An unlimited number of bans or limitations on the performance ofwork outside a rostered vessel classification1040100%✔ passed
14. Ban or limitations on the performance of work on vessels built outside Australia102298%✔ passed
15. Ban or limitations on operating vessels in excess of 10 knots101397%✔ passed
16. Ban or limitations on receiving contact from Transdev Sydney Ferries, or being required to respond to or make any contact with Transdev Sydney Ferries, including by email, text message, telephone call or any other electronic or…102298%✔ passed
17. Ban or limitations on supporting services, or embarking or disembarking passengers on services operated via charter vessels1040100%✔ passed
18. Ban or limitations on operating nominated vessels where the significant wave height exceeds 2.5 metres101397%✔ passed
19. Ban or limitations on participating in any sea trials, harbour trials, commissioning activities, acceptance testing, operational testing, or consultation relating to any new, proposed or modified vessel, or any vessel returning…101397%✔ passed
20. Ban or limitations on complying with any direction, policy or instruction restricting the display of union communications, banners, posters, stickers or the wearing of union clothing101397%✔ 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. † Read from chart images in the FWC notice, so check the notice for the official figures.