If your employer has dismissed you for one or more unlawful reasons, you may be eligible to apply for unlawful termination. Check if you can use this form before you start. This is one of 3 types of dismissal-related applications, but you can only apply for one.
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An application is the start of a legal process. When you lodge this form you will need to pay a fee.
We can only extend the deadline for lodging an application in exceptional circumstances.
Have this information ready before you begin. You may need to give us details including:
Answer every question and tell us briefly what happened. If you do not understand a question in the form you can Contact us.
We store your information in line with the Form F9 privacy notice (pdf).
Submit your form by no later than 11:59 pm on the 21st day after your employment was terminated.
Lodge your form online. To get started click on Apply online, follow the prompts to log in or set up an account. Alternatively email your completed form to [email protected].
You can also post or deliver your documents to the Commission office near you. In some circumstances you can make an application over the phone.
You need to pay a fee when you apply. The fee for 2024-25 is $87.20 and changes on 1 July each year.
If you apply:
You may not have to pay a fee if this would cause serious financial hardship. Apply for a waiver using Form F80.
After we receive your application and payment, we will:
Find out what happens in a conference.
Fair Work Act 2009: Section 773
Fair Work Commission Rules 2024: Rule 71