Ventia Utility Services Pty Limited and Suez Water Pty Ltd T/A Watersure
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/773 · result published 17 July 2026
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Eligible voters9employees on the voter roll
Turnout89%8 of 9 voted
Voted yes75–100%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 duties80100%✔ passed
2. Do you support an indefinite ban on performing work requiring a high-risk licence80100%✔ passed
3. Do you support an indefinite ban on working overtime80100%✔ passed
4. Do you support an indefinite ban on performing higher duties80100%✔ passed
5. Do you support an indefinite ban on carrying out High Voltage (HV) isolations80100%✔ passed
6. Do you support an indefinite ban on performing the duties of a Watersure Representative or Work Group Leader7188%✔ passed
7. Do you support an indefinite ban on accessing stores and acquiring parts and materials80100%✔ passed
8. Do you support an indefinite ban on completing or writing on work orders7188%✔ passed
9. Do you support an indefinite ban on performing high-risk work Confined Space Entry/Working At Height80100%✔ passed
10. Do you support an indefinite ban on covering on-call shifts7188%✔ passed
11. Do you support an indefinite ban on undertaking any work involving chemicals80100%✔ passed
12. Do you support an indefinite ban on issuing or working under Minor Works Permits7188%✔ passed
13. Do you support an indefinite ban on issuing or working under Electrical Access Permits (EAPs)80100%✔ passed
14. Do you support an unlimited number of indefinite and/or periodic one-hour stoppages of all work80100%✔ passed
15. Do you support an unlimited number of indefinite and/or periodic four-hour stoppages of all work7188%✔ passed
16. Do you support an unlimited number of indefinite and/or periodic eight-hour stoppages of all work6275%✔ passed
17. Do you support an unlimited number of indefinite and/or periodic twelve-hour stoppages of all work7188%✔ passed
18. Do you support an unlimited number of indefinite and/or periodic twenty-four-hour stoppages of all work80100%✔ passed
19. Do you support an indefinite ban on performing isolations7188%✔ passed
20. Do you support an indefinite ban on performing de-isolations7188%✔ passed
21. Do you support an indefinite ban on undertaking crossover work80100%✔ passed
22. Do you support an indefinite ban on performing on-call duties80100%✔ passed
23. Do you support an indefinite ban on performing work at off-site locations, pipelines and Delivery Point hut7188%✔ 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 systems80100%✔ 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 issued80100%✔ passed
26. Do you support an unlimited number of periodic and/or indefinite bans on working through lunch breaks or other scheduled meal breaks80100%✔ 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. † Read from chart images in the FWC notice, so check the notice for the official figures.