Official form guide
Form F31: Application for transfer of loan order
This form is an Application for transfer of loan order (F31) issued by the Fair Work Commission. You use it when you need to move a previously issued debt or payment order from one party or entity to another.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F31 - Application for transfer of loan order
This form is an Application for transfer of loan order (F31) issued by the Fair Work Commission. You use it when you need to move a previously issued debt or payment order from one party or entity to another.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Always ensure the original Loan Order Number is filled out completely on the F31.
- 2Failing to reference the correct original Loan Order Number
- 3Incorrectly naming the new recipient/payer entity
- 4Not including necessary supporting documentation (if required)
- 5Submitting the form without a signature
Plain English
Simply put, this form lets you swap out who owes money or who needs to receive a payment that the Fair Work Commission has already decided on. Think of it like redirecting a bill from one person to another within an Australian workplace dispute.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this when a change in parties occurs after an order has been made, but before the payment is finalized. There are no strict universal deadlines listed in the official source.
- 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
- You need this form when an existing debt or payment order must change hands.
- Use it if you are taking over someone else's outstanding obligation from the FWC.
- It applies when a loan order needs to be transferred between different parties involved in the case.
- This is for transferring the *order* itself, not just changing the amount owed.
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Use this form or another form?
Changing the debt amount
If you only change the dollar figure, use this to formally request it.
✓ Confirm if the transfer involves a new party.
Cancelling an order entirely
Use this when the original obligation ends completely, not just moves.
✓ Check if cancellation is part of the same application.
Applying for a change in payment dates
If you need to adjust *when* payments are due but keep the debt with the same party, look elsewhere.
✓ This form covers moving the obligation, not just rescheduling it.
Deadline or filing window
While no specific deadline is confirmed in the official source, aim to submit this as soon as the party change is agreed upon to prevent payment delays.
Before you submit
- 1Confirm you are transferring a loan order previously issued by the Fair Work Commission.
- 2Ensure the name of the original party (the debtor or creditor) matches exactly as it appears on the existing order.
- 3Verify the details of the new party receiving the loan order are correct and complete.
- 4Check that the date you are applying for the transfer is accurate.
- 5If applicable, confirm the specific Loan Order Number being transferred is clearly stated.
- 6Review all sections to ensure there are no blanks where information is required.
- 7Double-check the contact details (phone and email) for both the original and new parties.
- 8Read through the entire form one last time before submitting via the Fair Work Commission online portal.
How to file this form
- 1Fill out the Application for Transfer of Loan Order (F31) completely.
- 2Gather all required evidence proving the transfer is happening.
- 3Submit the completed F31 and attachments via the Fair Work Commission online portal, or mail it in.
- 4If submitting online, ensure you save a confirmation receipt.
- 5Keep a copy of the signed/submitted form for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not guarantee the transfer will be approved by the FWC.
- 2It only transfers the *order*; it doesn't automatically change underlying contractual agreements.
- 3The specific requirements for the supporting documents are not confirmed in official source, check the accompanying guidelines.
- 4If the debt is owed to a company registered under the ACNC Charity Portal, ensure that detail is noted.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if the F31 version number is current.
- Verify if any new required supporting documents have been added to this version.
- Confirm the correct Fair Work Commission contact details listed on the form are valid.
- Note any changes in how 'Transferor' and 'Transferee' must be defined.
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Sources
- SRCForm Name: Application for transfer of loan order
- SRCForm Number: F31
- SRCIssuing Agency: Fair Work Commission (FAIR_WORK)
- SRCContextual Use: Moving debt/payment obligations between parties.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Transferor' vs. 'Transferee': The Transferor is giving it away; the Transferee is receiving it.
Mistaking transfer for variation: A variation changes terms (like interest rate); a transfer moves who owes/is owed.
Not naming the original case number: This makes it hard for FWC staff to trace the existing order.
Assuming automatic acceptance: The FWC must review and approve the transfer before it is official.
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