G4S Australia Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1062 · result published 10 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 voters74employees on the voter roll
Turnout74%55 of 74 voted
Voted yes85–95%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 10 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
8 actions were put to the vote: 2 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 4 work bans, 1 messaging action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work for the duration of 1 hour52395%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work for the duration of 24 hours51493%✔ passed
3. Ban on the performance of overtime46885%✔ passed
4. Ban on the completion of paperwork (excluding safety related paperwork or paperwork prescribed by any relevant legislation)51394%✔ passed
5. Ban on the performance of higher duties50493%✔ passed
6. Ban on the performance of training duties including training of other employees48689%✔ passed
7. Providing information in any form, including by way of social media platform/s, concerning the views of the employees in relation to the industrial action47787%✔ passed
8. Ban on duties relating to the opening of the Court earlier than the Court commencing proceedings48689%✔ 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.