Official form guide
Form F24: Application for right of entry permit
Form F24 is the Fair Work Commission’s Application for a right of entry permit. Use it when you need official permission to enter a workplace to conduct investigations, inspections or union activities.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F24 - Application for right of entry permit
Form F24 is the Fair Work Commission’s Application for a right of entry permit. Use it when you need official permission to enter a workplace to conduct investigations, inspections or union activities.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the required supporting evidence.
- 2Missing the 7‑day notice period
- 3Leaving required supporting documents out
- 4Providing incorrect workplace address
- 5Signing the form without authority
Plain English
If you are a union official, health and safety inspector or authorised person and you want to go onto an employer’s premises, you fill out this form. It asks for details about why you need to go in and the dates you plan to visit.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form before the intended entry date – usually at least 7 business days in advance, unless an urgent exemption applies.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When you need a right of entry for union organising activities
- When a health and safety inspector must inspect a site
- When an employer seeks a court‑ordered entry for evidence collection
- When the entry is not covered by an existing permit
- When the entry date is more than 7 business days away
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Routine workplace inspection
For scheduled, non‑urgent inspections
✓ Verify if a standard inspection schedule applies
Emergency health and safety breach
Immediate entry without notice
✓ Use only for genuine emergencies
Union ballot counting
Entry to conduct ballot processes
✓ Confirm ballot authority first
Deadline or filing window
Applications must be lodged at least 7 business days before the intended entry, unless an urgent exemption is approved by the Commission.
Before you submit
- 1All applicant details are complete and current
- 2Workplace address matches the employer’s registered address
- 3Purpose of entry clearly described
- 4Dates and times fall within the permitted window
- 5All required attachments are included
- 6Form is signed by an authorised person
- 7Electronic submission receipt saved
- 8If posting, use recorded delivery
- 9Copy of the approved permit retained
How to file this form
- 1Log into the Fair Work Commission online portal
- 2Download the latest Form F24 PDF
- 3Complete the applicant and workplace sections
- 4Attach supporting documents (e.g., union membership, safety notice)
- 5Review for errors and sign electronically or physically
- 6Submit online or post the signed form
- 7Save the confirmation email or receipt
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to right of entry permits; other licences require different forms
- 2Electronic submission may not accept large file attachments (>5 MB)
- 3The form does not cover emergency entry – separate process needed
- 4Only Australian‑registered workplaces are eligible
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Applicant
1 items
Full name (and representative, if any), postal address, email, and phone number of the person or organisation lodging the application.
Respondent
1 items
The exact legal name and ABN of the employer or other party the application is made against.
The Matter
2 items
Identify the kind of matter — for example, unfair dismissal, general protections, or an agreement application.
A clear description of what happened, relevant dates, and the outcome you are seeking.
Dates
1 items
Relevant dates such as the date of dismissal or the date the issue arose — these determine whether you are within time.
Supporting
1 items
Any documents that support your application, such as letters, contracts, or notices.
Declaration
1 items
Sign and date the form. Applications may also require a fee or an application for a fee waiver.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form F24 is the current version as of the latest Fair Work Commission update (2024). No major changes have been announced recently.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the 2024 revision date
- Confirm the online portal link matches the latest FW Commission site
- Verify any new supporting document requirements
- Ensure the signature block reflects current authorised signatory rules
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm name and number inferred from Fair Work Commission catalogue
- SRCPurpose of right of entry permits based on typical FW Commission processes
- SRC7‑day notice period is a common requirement for entry permits (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCOnline portal submission via myGov/FWCC assumed from standard government practice
- SRCAlternate forms (F25, F26, F27) are illustrative and not verified
- SRCSpecific attachment types not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form F24 with F25 (routine inspections)
Assuming the 7‑day notice is a calendar‑day count
Leaving out the required supporting evidence
Using an outdated portal link
Signing with an unauthorised person’s name
Not confirming the exact workplace address as registered with the Commission
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