Watersure
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/772 · result published 17 July 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 voters17employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes88–100%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 16 Aug 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
26 actions were put to the vote: 5 stoppages, 1 overtime ban, 20 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Do you support an indefinite ban on the use of personal communication devices while undertaking work duties160100%✔ passed
2. Do you support an indefinite ban on performing work requiring a high-risk licence160100%✔ passed
3. Do you support an indefinite ban on working overtime160100%✔ passed
4. Do you support an indefinite ban on performing higher duties160100%✔ passed
5. Do you support an indefinite ban on carrying out High Voltage (HV) isolations15194%✔ passed
6. Do you support an indefinite ban on performing the duties of a Watersure Representative or Work Group Leader160100%✔ passed
7. Do you support an indefinite ban on accessing stores and acquiring parts and materials160100%✔ passed
8. Do you support an indefinite ban on completing or writing on work orders15194%✔ passed
9. Do you support an indefinite ban on performing high-risk work Confined Space Entry/Working At Height160100%✔ passed
10. Do you support an indefinite ban on covering on-call shifts160100%✔ passed
11. Do you support an indefinite ban on undertaking any work involving chemicals15194%✔ passed
12. Do you support an indefinite ban on issuing or working under Minor Works Permits160100%✔ passed
13. Do you support an indefinite ban on issuing or working under Electrical Access Permits (EAPs)160100%✔ passed
14. Do you support an unlimited number of indefinite and/or periodic one-hour stoppages of all work14288%✔ passed
15. Do you support an unlimited number of indefinite and/or periodic four-hour stoppages of all work14288%✔ passed
16. Do you support an unlimited number of indefinite and/or periodic eight-hour stoppages of all work14288%✔ passed
17. Do you support an unlimited number of indefinite and/or periodic twelve-hour stoppages of all work14288%✔ passed
18. Do you support an unlimited number of indefinite and/or periodic twenty-four-hour stoppages of all work14288%✔ passed
19. Do you support an indefinite ban on performing isolations160100%✔ passed
20. Do you support an indefinite ban on performing de-isolations160100%✔ passed
21. Do you support an indefinite ban on undertaking crossover work160100%✔ passed
22. Do you support an indefinite ban on performing on-call duties160100%✔ passed
23. Do you support an indefinite ban on performing work at off-site locations, pipelines and Delivery Point hut160100%✔ passed
24. Do you support an unlimited number of periodic and/or indefinite bans on the use of mobile applications, software applications, computer programs, or digital work systems160100%✔ passed
25. Do you support an unlimited number of periodic and/or indefinite partial work bans on undertaking or completing tasks where a valid work order has not been issued160100%✔ passed
26. Do you support an unlimited number of periodic and/or indefinite bans on working through lunch breaks or other scheduled meal breaks160100%✔ 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.