Tasmania Ports Corporation Pty Ltd T/A Tasports
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1008 · result published 8 Sept 2026
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Eligible voters33employees on the voter roll
Turnout73%24 of 33 voted
Voted yes92–100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 8 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
35 actions were put to the vote: 2 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 32 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. 4-hour work stoppages240100%✔ passed
2. 24-hour work stoppages240100%✔ passed
3. Ban on the performance of Overtime, Recalls or Call Backs240100%✔ passed
4. Ban or periodic bans on the performance of higher duties, except in emergencies to prevent serious and imminent hazards to employees or the travelling public240100%✔ passed
5. Ban on data entry or processing administrative 'papework*, except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public240100%✔ passed
6. Ban on participation in virtual, online meetings and teleconferences240100%✔ passed
7. Ban on receiving or signing off work orders by email, except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public240100%✔ passed
8. Ban on using personal resources, including phones and vehicles240100%✔ passed
9. Ban on providing access or assistance to contractors except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public240100%✔ passed
10. Ban on work not classified as high-priority work, except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public240100%✔ passed
11. Ban on working outside position descriptions or undertaking additional tasks23196%✔ passed
12. Ban in performing stevedoring duties240100%✔ passed
13. Ban on the performance of mooring duties240100%✔ passed
14. Ban at working with the individual's dominant hand, except in emergencies or to prevent hazards23196%✔ passed
15. Ban for an indefinite period on responding to emails and other electronic communications except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public240100%✔ passed
16. Ban on the performance of work unless all safety documentation relevant to the task is studied and read word for word, by EACH individual, includes SOPs and JSEAs240100%✔ passed
17. Ban on answering phones between the hours of 16:00 and 07:00240100%✔ passed
18. Ban on undertaking work or duties outside of substantive roles240100%✔ passed
19. Ban on use of technology for Flip Screen (morning toolbox) (all notes and minutes to be written with non-dominant hand)22292%✔ passed
20. Ban on using technology for STARS — (revert to paper versions)240100%✔ passed
21. Indefinite or period bans on operating all machinery and vehicles for the first 3 hours on vessel days240100%✔ passed
22. Ban on R&D during meal breaks22292%✔ passed
23. Ban on sanding paint preparation or painting on Wednesdays and Fridays22292%✔ passed
24. Ban on operating the Air Compressor on Wednesdays23196%✔ passed
25. Ban on the use of power or battery tools on Mondays23196%✔ passed
26. Ban on the decanting of fuel l.S.Os on Wednesdays and Thursdays23196%✔ passed
27. Ban on making phone calls or sending emails between 06.00pm — 0600am unless due to risk of life240100%✔ passed
28. Ban in monitoring the Port of Devonport whilst monitoring any other port240100%✔ passed
29. Ban in monitoring the Port of Hobart whilst monitoring any other port240100%✔ passed
30. Ban in monitoring the Port of Burnie whilst monitoring any other port240100%✔ passed
31. Ban in monitoring the Bass Strait Islands (King Island and Flinders Island) whilst monitoring any other port240100%✔ passed
32. Ban on allowing access to port between 06.Ælam — 10.00am240100%✔ passed
33. Ban on allowing access to port between 06.00am — 10.00am240100%✔ passed
34. Ban on allowing access to port between midday — midnight240100%✔ passed
35. Ban on allowing access to port between 02.Ælam — 5.00am240100%✔ 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.