Application by Finance Sector Union of Australia (036N)
Citation: [2026] FWC 2889
What happened
The Finance Sector Union of Australia (FSU) applied to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to revoke a protected action ballot order, B2026/834. This order was issued on July 14, 2026, and required voting in the protected action ballot to close on August 25, 2026. The Motor Accidents Insurance Board Trading As MAIB was involved as the respondent in the original application for the ballot order.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission granted the FSU’s application under section 448 of the Fair Work Act 2009. This section allows an applicant to request revocation of a protected action ballot order at any time before voting closes, and mandates that the FWC must revoke it if such an application is made. The Commission revoked the protected action ballot order B2026/834.
What it means for employers
Employers should be aware that the Applicant can seek to revoke protected action ballot orders. This may impact industrial action planning or negotiations, and requires monitoring of FWC proceedings.
What it means for employees
Employees should understand that a planned protected action ballot can be revoked by the Applicant union. This could affect potential industrial action and bargaining processes.
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