Queensland Rail
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/288 · result published 15 Apr 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 voters99employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes89–99%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 15 May 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
11 actions were put to the vote: 1 stoppage, 1 overtime ban, 9 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work between one minute and 24 hours in duration71495%✔ passed
2. Ban on the working of overtime, in all or part of the workplace69692%✔ passed
3. Ban on the performance of acting/working in higher grades68791%✔ passed
4. Ban on the use of hand tools between one minute and 24 hours70593%✔ passed
5. Ban on the use of Queensland Rail supplied electronic devices such as phones, tablets, and computers72396%✔ passed
6. Ban on the completion of paperwork69692%✔ passed
7. Ban on the working of any task not explicitly listed in the employee's position description74199%✔ passed
8. Ban on the taking off or putting on network locks on network lockboxes68791%✔ passed
9. Ban on the undertaking of the handing over of Track Authorities70593%✔ passed
10. Ban on the undertaking of any task that requires a high-risk work license70593%✔ passed
11. Ban on using QR vehicles to perform all or part of the employee's work67889%✔ 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.
20 eligible voters
B2026/287 · 100% voted yes
99 eligible voters
B2026/288 · 89–99% voted yes
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