Swinburne University of Technology
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1377 · result published 20 Oct 2026
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Eligible voters643employees on the voter roll
Turnout77%493 of 643 voted
Voted yes76–97%across the actions
Authorisation window22 daysleft, to about 19 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
6 actions were put to the vote: 2 stoppages, 2 work bans, 2 messaging actions. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work of between 5 minutes and 24 hours in duration4781597%✔ passed
2. Indefinite stoppages of work37611776%✔ passed
3. A ban on the delivery of teaching3999481%✔ passed
4. Interrupting work periodically, over an indefinite period or for specified periods in order to make statements while working explaining why members of the National Tertiary Education Union are taking industrial action4573693%✔ passed
5. A ban on the use of Swinburne University of Technology's online systems4029182%✔ passed
6. A ban on the use of email systems unless email signatures include a statement about why members of the NTEU are taking industrial action4118283%✔ 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.