🇦🇺FAIR WORKF34

Application for single-enterprise agreement

The F34 form is an application to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a single-enterprise agreement. Use this form when your employer wants to make an agreement with employees about terms and conditions of employment.

Need help? AI Editor guides you through every field of Application for single-enterprise agreement.

Start filling →

Form Overview

Application for single-enterprise agreement

The F34 form is an application to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a single-enterprise agreement. Use this form when your employer wants to make an agreement with employees about terms and conditions of employment.

The form captures details about the proposed agreement, the bargaining representatives, the employees covered, and the terms being negotiated.

Risk Radar

  • The most common mistake is not including all mandatory terms required by the Fair Work Act.
  • Incorrectly identifying bargaining representatives
  • Failing to include all mandatory terms in the agreement
  • Not providing sufficient information about employee coverage
  • Missing required documentation

Plain English

This form helps employers create a formal agreement with their workers about pay, hours, and working conditions. It's like a contract between the company and its employees that needs official approval.

Submission Date

  • There is no specific deadline for submitting the F34 form, but it should be submitted well before the proposed agreement start date to allow time for Commission assessment and employee voting.
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

AI Assistant

Get field-by-field guidance, auto-fill suggestions, and error detection.

Try it now ->

Glossary Terms

Hover a term to preview the meaning.

Quick Facts

Employers or employer representatives who want to make a single-enterprise agreement with their employees.
The form captures details about the proposed agreement, the bargaining representatives, the employees covered, and the terms being negotiated.
Submit this form after bargaining has concluded and before the agreement is to be voted on by employees.
Submit online through the Fair Work Commission's portal, or by mail to the Fair Work Commission.
Submitting correctly ensures the agreement can be approved quickly and legally. Errors or delays may result in the agreement being rejected or requiring resubmission.
Complete all sections accurately, ensuring all bargaining representatives are identified, the scope of coverage is clear, and all mandatory terms are included. Attach all required documents and submit through the Fair Work Commission's online portal.

What this form is for

  • Use for single-enterprise agreements only (not for multi-enterprise or greenfield agreements)
  • Use when bargaining has concluded and you're ready for approval
  • Use when all employees will be covered by the agreement
  • Use when you have identified all bargaining representatives
  • Use when the agreement includes all mandatory terms

Use this form or another form?

SituationLikely formWhy it mattersCheck before you continue
Multi-enterprise agreementF35Covers multiple employersCheck if all employers are part of the same group
Greenfield agreementF36For new enterprises with no employees yetConfirm no existing employees will be covered
Variation to existing agreementF37Changing terms of an approved agreementEnsure the variation is within scope
Individual flexibility arrangementF33For individual employee variationsVerify it's truly individual and not standard

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline for submitting the F34 form, but it should be submitted well before the proposed agreement start date to allow time for Commission assessment and employee voting.

Before you submit

  • All sections completed accurately
  • All bargaining representatives identified and consented
  • Mandatory terms included as per Fair Work Act
  • Employee coverage clearly defined
  • Required attachments included
  • Form signed by authorized person
  • Check for any recent form updates

How to file this form

  1. 1Complete all sections of the F34 form
  2. 2Identify all bargaining representatives
  3. 3Include all mandatory terms in the proposed agreement
  4. 4Gather required documentation
  5. 5Submit through Fair Work Commission online portal
  6. 6Pay any required fees
  7. 7Wait for confirmation of receipt

Known limitations

  • The form is for single-enterprise agreements only
  • It doesn't apply to awards or modern awards
  • It doesn't cover enterprise agreements for public sector employees
  • It doesn't apply to agreements made under state or territory laws

Almost done reviewing?

✦ Open in AI Editor

Current Form Status

The F34 form is current as of the latest Fair Work Commission guidelines, but always check for updates before submitting.

Agency: Fair Work Commission

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Check that all mandatory terms are included as per current legislation
  • Verify the bargaining representatives are correctly identified
  • Ensure the employee coverage is accurately described
  • Confirm the form number matches the current version
  • Check for any recent legislative changes affecting enterprise agreements

Form Details

Agency
Fair Work Commission
Form Number
F34

Application for single-enterprise agreement

AI-powered guidance for every field

✦ Open in AI Editor

Free to start · No account required

Related Guides & Resources

Never sign without understanding every clause.

BrieflyGo reviews your contracts in plain English — instantly.

Try for free →