K. & S. Freighters
Partly passed FWC matter B2026/24 · result published 5 Feb 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 voters37employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes42–63%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 7 Mar 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 work ban. 1 of 13 passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Ban on the performance of overtime121348%✖ not passed
2. Stoppages of work for up to and including 1 hour121348%✖ not passed
3. Stoppages of work for up to and including 2 hours111346%✖ not passed
4. Stoppages of work for up to and including 4 hours111346%✖ not passed
5. Stoppages of work for up to and including 24 hours111346%✖ not passed
6. Stoppages of work for up to and including 48 hours101442%✖ not passed
7. Indefinite stoppages of work101442%✖ not passed
8. Periodic or indefinite partial work bans121250%✖ not passed
9. Ban on performing higher duties111346%✖ not passed
10. Indefinite or periodic stoppages on the performance of all work on Saturday and/or Sunday111444%✖ not passed
11. Ban on the use of telephones, two-way radios, tablets, photocopiers or scanners111444%✖ not passed
12. Ban on the performance of paperwork (excluding safety related paperwork), including paperwork done on electronic devices15963%✔ passed
13. A ban on the performance of work unless wearing badges or clothing or hats with TWU branding and/or TWU enterprise agreement campaign messages instead of, or in addition to, the employer's uniform either periodically or…111346%✖ not 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.
Other ballots in this dispute
Each is a separate vote by a different group of employees.
21 eligible voters
B2026/23 · 67–93% voted yes
37 eligible voters
B2026/24 · 42–63% voted yes
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