Unprotected industrial action
Unprotected industrial action is any industrial action that does not meet the requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009 for protected industrial action.
Unprotected industrial action is not authorised.
Where unprotected industrial action occurs, principals must:
- take immediate steps to ensure student supervision and safety
- notify their regional director as soon as practicable
- implement contingency arrangements to maintain essential operations
Where an employee participates or intends to participate in unprotected industrial action that is not authorised via a protected action ballot, principals should contact the People and Workplace Relations (Schools) Division for advice at workplace.relations@education.vic.gov.au.
Unprotected Industrial Action for Industrial Action - Teaching Service
Reviewed 14 July 2026
