Sydney Water Corporation
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1100 · result published 17 Sept 2026
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Eligible voters13employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 17 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
13 actions were put to the vote: 1 stoppage, 11 work bans, 1 messaging action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Taking protected industrial action in the form of an unlimited number of stoppages of work of one minute to 24 hours in duration. In circumstances that constitute an emergency situation posing a risk to life or serious injury or…100100%✔ passed
2. Distribute, display and speak with media and the public with information approved by any or all of the Combined Water Unions about the nature and purpose of the protected industrial action, including installing posters and other…100100%✔ passed
3. Ban on work shutdowns for contractors100100%✔ passed
4. Ban on undertaking work to complete or repair work commenced by contractors that is incomplete or not fit-for-purpose100100%✔ passed
5. Ban on providing access or assistance to contractors on capital works projects or other construction work at Water and Wastewater Treatment plants and Ocean Treatment Plants100100%✔ passed
6. Ban on driving on Motorways and other tollways100100%✔ passed
7. Ban on taking lunch and other meal breaks in the field100100%✔ passed
8. Ban on commencing or finishing work in the field. In circumstances that constitute an emergency situation posing a risk to life or serious injury or serious illness, the industrial action will be suspended until the situation is…100100%✔ passed
9. Ban on commencing or finishing work in any location other than the depot closest to the individuals' residence. In circumstances that constitute an emergency situation posing a risk to life or serious injury or serious illness…100100%✔ passed
10. Ban on working alone in civil maintenance or the field. In circumstances that constitute an emergency situation posing a risk to life or serious injury or serious illness, the industrial action will be suspended until the…100100%✔ passed
11. Ban on performing work which is subject to protected action bans by any or all members of the Combined Water Unions group, which includes AMWU, ASU, ETU, PA, except in circumstances that constitute an emergency situation posing a…100100%✔ passed
12. Ban on commencing any work activities prior to the commencement of their paid shift100100%✔ passed
13. Ban on performing work other than level P5 and P6100100%✔ 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.