OCPE
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/80 · result published 6 Mar 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 voters644employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes92–98%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 5 Apr 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
9 actions were put to the vote: 5 stoppages, 3 work bans, 1 other action. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Ban on compliance with employer redirections of staff from their rostered positions to other positions4072295%✔ passed
2. Ban on the performance of work without a union hat being worn3903692%✔ passed
3. Ban on compliance with the employer's policies preventing the wearing of work uniforms when not on official duty or travelling to or from work3983193%✔ passed
4. Writing or attaching non-permanent/removable messages representing the concerns of NTCS staff regarding the EBA negotiations and process on employer vehicles/windows4042395%✔ passed
5. Stoppages of work for Union Delegates of up to 1 hour's duration for the purposes of speaking to the media about the reasons for industrial action420998%✔ passed
6. Stoppages of work of up to 1 hour's duration for the purposes of attending rallies or demonstrations, whilst wearing work uniforms420998%✔ passed
7. Stoppages of work of between 1 minute and 24 hours' duration4181397%✔ passed
8. Stoppages of work of 12 hours duration4201098%✔ passed
9. Stoppages of work of 24 hours duration4201197%✔ 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.