🇦🇺FAIR WORKF14

Application for a minimum wages order

The F14 form is an official document used to request a minimum wages order from the Fair Work Commission. This form should be used when seeking to establish or modify minimum wage rates for employees in a particular industry or occupation.

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Form Overview

Application for a minimum wages order

The form captures information about the proposed wage rates, the industry or occupation affected, and the reasons for requesting the order.

Risk Radar

Using an outdated version of the form is the most common mistake that leads to application rejection.
Incomplete form sections may lead to rejection
Incorrect wage calculations can delay processing
Missing evidence supporting the wage request
Not following proper submission procedures

Plain English

This form lets you ask the Fair Work Commission to set or change minimum pay rates for workers. It's not for individual pay disputes but for broader industry or occupational wage standards.

Submission Date

There is no fixed deadline for submitting F14 forms, but applications should be submitted well in advance of when you need the wage order to take effect, as processing can take several months.
Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Quick Facts

Employers, employee organizations, or other interested parties can submit this form to request minimum wage orders.

The form captures information about the proposed wage rates, the industry or occupation affected, and the reasons for requesting the order.

Submit this form when you want to initiate a process to establish or change minimum wage standards, which may be triggered by changes in industry conditions or employee needs.

The form can be submitted through the Fair Work Commission's online portal or by mail to the Commission's registered address.

Submitting correctly ensures your application is considered promptly; errors or delays may result in your request being dismissed or delayed, potentially affecting workers' wages for an extended period.

Download the current F14 form from the Fair Work Commission website. Complete all sections with accurate information about the proposed wage rates and affected workers. Submit the completed form through the online portal or by mail, keeping a copy for your records.

What this form is for

• Use when seeking to establish minimum wages for a new industry or occupation
• Use when requesting changes to existing minimum wage orders
• Not for individual employment contracts or workplace agreements
• Not for resolving individual pay disputes between an employer and employee
• Not for award simplification or modernization processes

Use this form or another form?

Situation	Likely form	Why it matters	Check before you continue
Individual pay dispute	F44 Application	For resolving specific pay disagreements between an employer and employee	Check if your issue is about a specific employment relationship or broader industry standards
Enterprise bargaining	F35 Application	For negotiating workplace agreements at the enterprise level	Confirm whether you're dealing with company-specific or industry-wide wages
Award variation	F72 Application	For making changes to modern awards	Determine if you're modifying an existing award or creating a new wage order
Unfair dismissal	F55 Application	For claims of unfair dismissal	Verify your primary concern is about termination rather than wage rates

Deadline or filing window

There is no fixed deadline for submitting F14 forms, but applications should be submitted well in advance of when you need the wage order to take effect, as processing can take several months.

Before you submit

• Complete all sections of the form
• Calculate proposed wage rates accurately
• Gather supporting evidence for your request
• Verify contact information is correct
• Check that you're using the latest version of the form
• Prepare any required payment for application fees
• Make copies of the completed form before submission

How to file this form

1Download the current F14 form from the Fair Work Commission website
2Complete all sections with accurate information about the proposed wage rates
3Gather supporting documentation that justifies your request
4Submit the completed form through the Fair Work Commission's online portal or by mail
5Pay any required application fees
6Keep a copy of your submission for your records
7Monitor your email for acknowledgment and further instructions

Known limitations

• The form cannot be used for individual employment disputes
• Processing times can vary and may take several months
• The Commission may reject applications that don't meet specific criteria
• Approval of minimum wage orders is not guaranteed
• The form may require additional documentation not specified in the form itself

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Current Form Status

The current version of F14 may have been updated recently; always check the Fair Work Commission website for the most current form before completing.

Agency: Fair Work Commission

What changed or needs a fresh check

• Check if the form version matches the current requirements on the Fair Work Commission website
• Verify that any legislative references are up to date
• Confirm that contact information for the Commission is current
• Ensure all fee requirements are accurately reflected
• Check if supporting documentation requirements have changed

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