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Form F24B: Renewal of right of entry permit
Form F24B is the Fair Work Commission application to terminate an enterprise agreement after its nominal expiry date under section 225 of the Fair Work Act 2009.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F24B - Renewal of right of entry permit
Form F24B is the Fair Work Commission application to terminate an enterprise agreement after its nominal expiry date under section 225 of the Fair Work Act 2009.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Most applications are rejected because Form F24C was not attached.
- 2Forgetting to attach Form F24C – Declaration in relation to termination
- 3Providing incorrect ACN or ABN details
- 4Leaving the transfer‑of‑business question blank
- 5Not indicating whether the representative is a lawyer or paid agent
Plain English
If your workplace agreement has run past its official end date and you want it ended, you fill out this form. It tells the Commission who is applying, what the agreement is, and any related employers or unions.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form once the enterprise agreement has passed its nominal expiry date and you wish to terminate it under s225.
- 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
- Use when you are an employer, employee or employee organisation covered by an enterprise agreement that has passed its nominal expiry date.
- Apply when you want the Commission to terminate the agreement under section 225 of the Fair Work Act 2009.
- Do not use if the termination has already been agreed under section 221 – that requires Form F24.
- Include a Form F24C declaration and any guarantee of termination entitlements as part of the lodgment.
- Serve copies to every employer and employee organisation covered by the agreement after lodging.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Termination agreed under section 221
Different statutory basis (agreement)
✓ Verify the termination was agreed under section 221 before choosing this form
Party wants to lodge a view on the termination
Allows parties to advise the Commission before approval
✓ Ensure the declaration is lodged before the Commission approves the termination
Need to give a lawyer permission to appear at a hearing
Notifies the Commission of legal representation
✓ Lodge Form F53 before the hearing if a lawyer or paid agent will participate
Deadline or filing window
There is no statutory filing deadline, but the form should be lodged as soon as you decide to terminate the agreement after its nominal expiry.
Before you submit
- 1Gather the full legal name, ACN/ABN, trading name and contact details of the employer.
- 2Enter the exact agreement name and, if known, the Agreement ID/Code Number.
- 3Attach Form F24C – Declaration in relation to termination after the nominal expiry date.
- 4Attach any guarantee of termination entitlements required by the Commission.
- 5Sign the form with the correct authority (Applicant, position title, or Representative).
- 6If signing electronically and no e‑signature, type your name in the signature field.
- 7Lodge the completed form by email to [email protected], or by post/in person to the state or territory office.
- 8Serve a copy of all lodged documents on each employer and each employee organisation covered by the agreement.
- 9Retain a copy of the complete submission for your records.
- 10Check that no lawyer or paid agent will attend a hearing without first lodging Form F53 (if required).
How to file this form
- 1Collect agreement details and employer information.
- 2Complete all sections of Form F24B, including the Authority to sign field.
- 3Attach Form F24C and any required guarantee of termination entitlements.
- 4Lodge the form via email, post or in person to the appropriate Commission office.
- 5Serve copies of the lodged documents to every covered employer and employee organisation.
- 6Keep a full copy of the lodged package for your records.
- 7Monitor for any follow‑up communication from the Commission.
Known limitations
- 1Only applies to terminations after the nominal expiry date under section 225; not for section 221 terminations.
- 2A guarantee of termination entitlements must be provided if the Commission requests it.
- 3Representation by a lawyer or paid agent in a hearing requires prior notice via Form F53.
- 4The form must be served on all parties after lodging; failure to do so may delay approval.
- 5Electronic signatures are accepted only if the signer types their name in the signature field.
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 F24B is an approved Fair Work Commission form effective from 17 September 2025 and remains the current form for terminating an enterprise agreement after its nominal expiry under section 225.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form shows the approval date of 17 September 2025.
- Check that a Form F24C declaration is attached if required.
- Verify a guarantee of termination entitlements is included where the Commission requests it.
- Ensure the ‘Authority to sign’ field is completed exactly as instructed (Applicant, position title, or Representative).
- Make sure the enterprise agreement name and ID/code number are entered exactly as they appear in the title clause.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm approved with effect from 17 September 2025confirmed in source page 1 and 3.
- SRCPurpose: termination of an enterprise agreement after nominal expiry under section 225source page 1.
- SRCLodgment methods: email to [email protected], post or in personsource page 1.
- SRCService requirement: serve copies on each employer and each employee organisationsource page 2.
- SRCForm F24D can be lodged by any party before the Commission approves the terminationsource page 2.
- SRCRepresentation notice via Form F53 required for lawyer or paid agent participation in a hearingsource page 3.
- SRCAuthority to sign field instructionssource page 8.
- SRCEnter agreement name exactly as in title clause and include Agreement ID/Code Number if knownsource page 5.
- SRCEmployer details required (legal name, ACN/ABN, trading name, contact)source page 6.
- SRCIf termination agreed under section 221 use Form F24source page 1.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form F24 (section 221) with Form F24B (section 225).
Forgetting to attach the required Form F24C declaration.
Not serving copies on every covered employer and employee organisation after lodging.
Using a handwritten signature when submitting electronically without typing the name.
Assuming a lawyer can appear without submitting Form F53.
Leaving the Authority to sign field blank or using the wrong description.
Submitting the form without the guarantee of termination entitlements when it is required.
Believing the form can be filed only by post and not using the email option.
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