Delta Electricity
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/275 · result published 13 May 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 voters–employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes97–98%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 12 June 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
23 actions were put to the vote: 3 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 19 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work of between 30 minutes and 24 hours in duration57198%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work of a full shift duration, including day shift, afternoon shift or night shift57198%✔ passed
3. Ban on the use of tools or cleaning equipment57198%✔ passed
4. Ban or limitations on the working of additional hours, including but not limited to overtime, callouts, standby work, and recalls57198%✔ passed
5. Ban or limitations on the performance of work or the way in which the work is performed, in relation to the preparation of correspondence, completing notifications, completing shift logs, completing notifications and/or work…57198%✔ passed
6. Ban or limitations on the performance of work in relation to the use of the ATAR Permit to Work System; including authorising, writing, second checking, verifying, issuing, suspending, surrendering, cancelling altering, isolating…56297%✔ passed
7. Ban or limitations on the use of technology including but not limited to computers, mobile phones, tablets, portable electronic devices (PED's), or similar devices56297%✔ passed
8. Ban or limitations on the performance of work on specific Power Station Units (e.g. Units 5-6) or areas of Ancillary Plant (e.g. Coal Handling Plant, Ash & Dust Plant, Demineralisation and Polisher Regen Plant, Compressed Air…56297%✔ passed
9. Ban or limitations on the removal of ignition support systems on specific elevations on Power Station Unit(s)56297%✔ passed
10. Ban or limitations on mill movements56297%✔ passed
11. Ban or limitations on reducing power output for a Power Station Unit(s)57198%✔ passed
12. Ban on operating units above 330 MW on any service unit57198%✔ passed
13. Ban or limitations on synchronising Power Station Unit(s)57198%✔ passed
14. Ban on performing work on generating units which are offline57198%✔ passed
15. Ban or limitations on performing work that requires access via scaffolding, the use of overhead cranes, and operation of mobile plant such as cranes, forklifts, elevated work platforms, cherry pickers, light vehicles, trucks and…57198%✔ passed
16. Ban or limitations on the performance of work with and/or providing instruction and/or direction to contractors57198%✔ passed
17. Stoppages of normal work activities, for the purpose of instead conducting workplace inspections and safety compliance orders56198%✔ passed
18. Ban or limitations on the use of powered tools56198%✔ passed
19. Ban or limitations on the use of multimeters56297%✔ passed
20. Ban or limitations on the use of test equipment56297%✔ passed
21. Ban or limitations on acting in higher grades57198%✔ passed
22. Ban or limitations on work related travel57198%✔ passed
23. Ban or limitations on operating plant and equipment in Manual Mode57198%✔ 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.