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Consent arbitration (additional party)

The F23A form is used to add an additional party to an existing arbitration process at the Fair Work Commission. This form should be used when a new person or organization needs to join an arbitration that has already been initiated.

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Form Overview

Consent arbitration (additional party)

The form captures details about the existing arbitration case, information about the additional party being added, and consent from all parties to include the new participant.

Risk Radar

The most common mistake is not obtaining written consent from all existing parties before submitting the form.
Failing to obtain proper consent from all existing parties
Providing incomplete information about the additional party
Missing the deadline to add a party before arbitration concludes
Not including the correct case reference number

Plain English

If you're in a workplace dispute that's going through arbitration at the Fair Work Commission and someone else needs to be added to the case, you'll need this form. It's the official way to bring another person or organization into the existing arbitration proceedings.

Submission Date

There is no strict deadline for adding a party to arbitration, but it should be done as early as possible before the arbitration concludes to ensure the additional party can participate meaningfully in the process.
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

This form should be filed by any party to an existing arbitration who wants to add another person or organization as an additional party to the proceedings.

The form captures details about the existing arbitration case, information about the additional party being added, and consent from all parties to include the new participant.

This form should be submitted as soon as it's determined that an additional party needs to join the arbitration process, before any final decisions are made in the case.

The form can be submitted through the Fair Work Commission's online portal, by mail to the appropriate Fair Work Commission office, or in person at a Fair Work Commission registry.

Submitting this form correctly ensures the additional party is properly included in the arbitration process, which can affect the outcome and enforceability of any decisions made.

Complete the form with all required information about the existing case and the additional party. Obtain consent from all current parties before submitting. Send the completed form to the Fair Work Commission using your preferred submission method and keep a copy for your records.

What this form is for

• Use this form when you need to add someone to an existing arbitration case
• Only use this form if there's already an arbitration case number
• Don't use this form for initiating a new arbitration
• Use this form only for matters within the Fair Work Commission's jurisdiction
• Use this form when all parties agree to the additional party joining

Use this form or another form?

Situation	Likely form	Why it matters	Check before you continue
Starting a new arbitration	F23 (Application for arbitration)	Different process entirely	Check if you're starting fresh or joining existing
Dispute resolution before arbitration	F1 (Application for dispute resolution)	Less formal process	Consider if arbitration is necessary
Appealing an arbitration decision	F54 (Application for review of decision)	Different legal process	Verify if you're appealing or adding parties
Urging arbitration to proceed	F23B (Request to arbitration to proceed)	Different purpose	Ensure you're adding parties not urging action
Mediating a workplace dispute	F23 (Application for mediation)	Different dispute resolution method	Confirm you need arbitration not mediation

Deadline or filing window

There is no strict deadline for adding a party to arbitration, but it should be done as early as possible before the arbitration concludes to ensure the additional party can participate meaningfully in the process.

Before you submit

• Form is completed in full with no blank sections
• All existing parties have provided written consent
• Correct case reference number is included
• Additional party details are accurate and complete
• Form is signed by the applicant
• Copy of the form has been kept for your records
• Any required fees have been paid
• Form is the latest version from Fair Work Commission website

How to file this form

1Obtain the F23A form from the Fair Work Commission website
2Complete all sections with accurate information about the existing case and additional party
3Get written consent from all parties to the existing arbitration
4Submit the completed form to the Fair Work Commission through online portal, mail, or in person
5Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
6Follow up with the Fair Work Commission to confirm receipt
7Notify the additional party once they've been formally added to the case

Known limitations

• This form cannot be used to initiate a new arbitration
• The Fair Work Commission may reject the application if proper consent is not obtained
• Adding a party late in the process may delay the arbitration
• The form does not guarantee that the additional party will be added if there are valid objections
• Some complex arbitration cases may require additional documentation

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Current Form Status

This form is current as of the latest update from the Fair Work Commission. Always check the Fair Work Commission website for the most recent version before use.

Agency: Fair Work Commission