Auriga Pilots Melbourne Pty Ltd
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/541 · result published 1 June 2026
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Eligible voters8employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes75–100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 1 July 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
28 actions were put to the vote: 6 stoppages, 1 work-to-rule action, 21 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. 6 hour work stoppages - no movement may commence (pilot boarding a vessel or pilot boat to a vessel) - movements already started will be completed7188%✔ passed
2. 12 hour work stoppages - no movement may commence (pilot boarding a vessel or pilot boat to a vessel) - movements already started will be completed80100%✔ passed
3. 18 hour work stoppages - no movement may commence (pilot boarding a vessel or pilot boat to a vessel) - movements already started will be completed80100%✔ passed
4. 24 hour work stoppages - no movement may commence (pilot boarding a vessel or pilot boat to a vessel) - movements already started will be completed80100%✔ passed
5. 36 hour work stoppages - no movement may commence (pilot boarding a vessel or pilot boat to a vessel) - movements already started will be completed7188%✔ passed
6. 48 hour work stoppages - no movement may commence (pilot boarding a vessel or pilot boat to a vessel) - movements already started will be completed7188%✔ passed
7. Indefinite performance of `work to rule' (working only in full compliance with policies and procedures).[BD2.1] except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public7188%✔ passed
8. Ban or periodic ban on the performance of duty pilot duties, except in emergencies to prevent serious and imminent hazards to employees or the travelling public7188%✔ passed
9. Ban or periodic ban on the conduct of more than 1 job per 24 hour period, except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public80100%✔ passed
10. Ban or periodic ban on the conduct of more than 2 job per 24 hour period, except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public80100%✔ passed
11. Ban or periodic ban on movement of a job less than 4 hours before its scheduled time by anyone - this shall be a cancelation and count as 1 job, except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public80100%✔ passed
12. Ban or periodic ban on movement of a job less than 4 hours before its scheduled time by anyone except VTS scheduling moving +/- 1 hour - this shall be a cancelation and count as 1 job, except in emergencies to prevent imminent…80100%✔ passed
13. Ban or periodic ban on movement of a job less than 8 hours before its scheduled time by anyone - this shall be a cancelation and count as 1 job, except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public7188%✔ passed
14. Ban or periodic ban on movement of a job less than 12 hours before its scheduled time by anyone except VTS scheduling moving +/- 1 hour - this shall be a cancelation and count as 1 job, except in emergencies to prevent imminent…7188%✔ passed
15. Ban or periodic ban on movement of a job less than 12 hours before its scheduled time by anyone except VTS scheduling moving +/- 1 hour - this shall be a cancelation and count as 1 job, except in emergencies to prevent imminent…7188%✔ passed
16. Ban or periodic ban on movement of a job less than 24 hours before its scheduled time by anyone except VTS scheduling moving +/- 1 hour - this shall be a cancelation and count as 1 job, except in emergencies to prevent imminent…7188%✔ passed
17. Ban or periodic ban on movement of a job less than 24 hours before its scheduled time by anyone except VTS scheduling moving +/- 1 hour - this shall be a cancelation and count as 1 job, except in emergencies to prevent imminent…7188%✔ passed
18. Ban on the performance of work outside ordinary Piloting hours, logging into computers or turning on mobile phones or tablets outside ordinary Piloting hours of work, except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees…80100%✔ passed
19. Ban on any participation in rostering or scheduling reviews or working, changing, publishing or implementing any new rosters or schedules80100%✔ passed
20. Ban on swapping or moving jobs to cover unplanned changes, except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public80100%✔ passed
21. Ban on data entry, or processing administrative `paperwork or digital paperwork' except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public80100%✔ passed
22. Ban on participation in virtual, online meetings and teleconferences with Auriga Management7188%✔ passed
23. Ban on using personal resources, including phones and vehicles for Auriga including travel to workplaces apart from the Queenscliff base office - including travel to or from home to a Melbourne or Geelong berth where the company…80100%✔ passed
24. Ban on providing access or assistance to contractors except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public6275%✔ passed
25. Ban on work not classified as Pilotage work. except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public80100%✔ passed
26. Ban on working outside position descriptions or undertaking additional tasks80100%✔ passed
27. Ban for an indefinite period on dealing with customers or Agents or VTS, except where required under the HMD's on the water or in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public7188%✔ passed
28. Ban for an indefinite period on responding to emails and other electronic communications except in emergencies to prevent imminent hazards to employees or the public7188%✔ 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.