Delta Electricity
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/285 · 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 yes82–91%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
19 actions were put to the vote: 2 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 16 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work, which may be consecutive, of 2 hours in duration10191%✔ passed
2. Ban or limitations on the working of additional hours, including but not limited to overtime, callouts, standby work, and recalls10191%✔ passed
3. Ban or limitations on attending meetings10191%✔ passed
4. 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 handovers, completing notifications and/or work…9282%✔ passed
5. Ban or limitations on the performance of work in relation to the use of the ATAR Permit to Work System, including but not limited to use of Nisoft, verifying PRI's, receiving PTWs, suspending or surrendering PTWs9282%✔ passed
6. Ban or limitations on the use of technology including but not limited to: computers, mobile phones, tablets, portable electronic devices (PED's), or similar devices10191%✔ passed
7. Ban or limitations on the performance of work and/or provision of technical advice on specific Power Station Units (e.g. Units 5-6) or areas of Ancillary Plant (e.g. Coal Handling Plant, Ash & Dust Plant, Demineralization Plant)10191%✔ passed
8. Ban on resynchronising a unit10191%✔ passed
9. Ban or limitations on performing work that requires access via scaffolding10191%✔ passed
10. Ban on the use of keys and locks10191%✔ passed
11. Ban or limitations on the performance of work with and/or providing instruction and/or direction to contractors10191%✔ passed
12. Stoppages of normal work activities, for the purpose of instead conducting workplace inspections and safety compliance orders10191%✔ passed
13. Ban or limitations on the use of powered tools10191%✔ passed
14. Ban on performing work and/or provision of technical advice on generating units which are offline10191%✔ passed
15. Ban or limitations on the use of multimeters10191%✔ passed
16. Ban or limitations on the use of test equipment9282%✔ passed
17. Ban or limitations on acting in higher grades10191%✔ passed
18. Ban or limitations on work related travel10191%✔ passed
19. Ban or limitations on operating plant and equipment in Manual Mode10191%✔ 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.