Application by Mining and Energy Union (301V)
Citation: [2026] FWC 2708
What happened
The Mining and Energy Union applied to extend the period for industrial action authorized by a protected action ballot (PR810289) in relation to matter B2026/563. The ballot result was declared on June 15, 2026. Ravensworth Coal Management Pty Ltd, trading as Ravensworth Surface Operations, did not object to the application.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission granted the Mining and Energy Union’s application to extend the 30-day period for commencing protected industrial action by a further 30 days. This extension is effective from July 17, 2026, under section 459(3) of the Fair Work Act 2009.
What it means for employers
Employers should be aware of the possibility of applications to extend periods for protected industrial action. They need to monitor ballot results and respond promptly if they wish to object to extension requests.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by a protected action ballot may benefit from an extended period during which industrial action can occur, allowing more time for negotiations or other resolutions.
Want this applied to your situation?
Reading the decision is free. FairWork Mate goes further — it reads the full case library and applies precedents like this one to your specific facts, citing the cases as it reasons. General information, not a guaranteed outcome or legal advice.
Every statement above is drawn from the published decision. Read the original here:
https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/pdf/2026fwc2708.pdfWant more cases like this?
FairWork Mate tracks Fair Work Ombudsman, Fair Work Commission and Federal Court decisions across Australia. The AI advisor answers plain-English questions grounded on the full corpus — awards cited, industry, penalty amounts and affected employee counts — with a citation to the underlying decision on every answer.
Individual case summaries on this site are free. Full-corpus advisor access is a paid product — Business Solo from $99/mo, 50% off your first 3 months for the first 100 signups.
Get notified on new Fair Work cases
Free email alerts when we publish new underpayment decisions, penalty orders, and workplace law updates.
Free forever. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
This summary was drafted from the published decision and reviewed before publishing. It is general information, not legal advice. For your specific situation, speak to the Fair Work Ombudsman (13 13 94) or a qualified lawyer. About these summaries & corrections →