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Mazda Australia Pty Limited

Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1101 · result published 18 Sept 2026

  1. Ordered
  2. Voting
  3. Result
  4. Action reported
  5. Ended
  6. Agreement
Action not confirmed. A successful ballot only authorises action. We mark it as reported once a source says it happened.
Eligible voters21employees on the voter roll
Turnout91%19 of 21 voted
Voted yes89–95%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 18 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

9 actions were put to the vote: 1 stoppage, 1 overtime ban, 7 work bans. All of them passed.

What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Indefinite, definite and / or periodic stoppages of work, with the timing and duration of stoppages to be stated when the employer is notified18195%✔ passed
2. Ban on overtime18195%✔ passed
3. Ban on paperwork and / or data entry (including electronic data transmitted via wireless RF scanning / printing devices)18195%✔ passed
4. Ban on the operation and/or running of machines, including on only specified machines and / or all machines to be stated when the employer is notified17289%✔ passed
5. Ban on particular tasks, processes, plants and / or equipment, with the timing, duration and type of ban or bans to be stated when the employer is notified18195%✔ passed
6. Ban on handling goods and/or receiving stock (e.g. loading trucks)17289%✔ passed
7. Ban on the use of computers and/or tablets for work purposes17289%✔ passed
8. Ban on the use of mobile phones and/or portable phones and/or other communication devices for business purposes17289%✔ passed
9. Ban on attending Toolbox, handover and any other team meetings for business purposes18195%✔ 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.

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