Busways North West Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1356 · result published 15 Oct 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 voters467employees on the voter roll
Turnout85%396 of 467 voted
Voted yes97–99%across the actions
Authorisation window17 daysleft, to about 14 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: 3 stoppages, 3 work bans, 3 clothing/badge actions, 3 other actions. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Performing work in a manner different from that in which it is customarily performed387998%✔ passed
2. Taking an unlimited number of stoppages of work, between 1 minute and 72 hours3861097%✔ passed
3. Ban, limitations, or restrictions on the manner in which work is undertaken (including bans, limitations, or restrictions that may impact on safety)3831397%✔ passed
4. Interrupting work periodically, in order to: a) wear or display on your person union and/or industrial campaign material; b) distribute union and/or industrial campaign material by any means; c) attach union and industrial…388898%✔ passed
5. Performing work in a manner different from that in which it is customarily performed635599%✔ passed
6. Taking an unlimited number of stoppages of work, between 1 minute and 72 hours6301098%✔ passed
7. Ban, limitations, or restrictions on the manner in which work is undertaken (including bans, limitations, or restrictions that may impact on safety)6271398%✔ passed
8. Interrupting work periodically, in order to: a) wear or display on your person union and/or industrial campaign material; b) distribute union and/or industrial campaign material by any means; c) attach union and industrial…631999%✔ passed
9. Performing work in a manner different from that in which it is customarily performed476699%✔ passed
10. Taking an unlimited number of stoppages of work, between 1 minute and 72 hours477599%✔ passed
11. Ban, limitations, or restrictions on the manner in which work is undertaken (including bans, limitations, or restrictions that may impact on safety)4661697%✔ passed
12. Interrupting work periodically, in order to: a) wear or display on your person union and/or industrial campaign material; b) distribute union and/or industrial campaign material by any means; c) attach union and industrial…475799%✔ 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.