James Cook University
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1277 · result published 9 Oct 2026
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Eligible voters1employees on the voter roll
Turnout100%1 of 1 voted
Voted yes100%across the actions
Authorisation window11 daysleft, to about 8 Nov 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
12 actions were put to the vote: 5 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 6 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 1 hour in duration10100%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 4 hours in duration10100%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 8 hours in duration10100%✔ passed
4. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 12 hours in duration10100%✔ passed
5. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 24 hours in duration10100%✔ passed
6. Ban on working overtime10100%✔ passed
7. Ban on the use of specialised licences, including high risk licences (but not including electrical licences)10100%✔ passed
8. Ban on the use of technology including (but not limited) to computers, tablets, phones, radios and the like10100%✔ passed
9. Ban on completing paperwork10100%✔ passed
10. Ban on the use of keys (including locks for doors, vehicles, personal isolation locks and electronic swipe keys)10100%✔ passed
11. Ban on the use of hand tools, power tools & multi-metres10100%✔ passed
12. Ban on working with or providing instruction to contractors10100%✔ 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.