Official form guide
Form F35: Application for multi-enterprise agreement
This form (F35) is an Application for a multi-enterprise agreement. You use it when one or more businesses want to cover several employers under a single employment agreement.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F35 - Application for multi-enterprise agreement
This form (F35) is an Application for a multi-enterprise agreement. You use it when one or more businesses want to cover several employers under a single employment agreement.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure every single enterprise covered is listed accurately; missing one can invalidate the whole application.
- 2Omitting key participating enterprises from the list.
- 3Incorrectly referencing the applicable modern award.
- 4Failing to attach supporting documentation (if requested).
- 5Submitting a draft version instead of the final signed copy.
Plain English
Think of this as asking the Fair Work Commission to approve one big contract that works for many different companies at once. It streamlines how employees are paid and governed across multiple workplaces.
Submission Date
- Filing date: You submit this when you decide to formalise a multi-enterprise arrangement before it starts or while it is active.
- 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 this form when multiple businesses want one single employment agreement to cover them all.
- Select this if you are applying on behalf of several employers at once.
- It is needed specifically for creating a multi-enterprise arrangement, not just a standard enterprise agreement.
- If only one business is involved, check if a simpler form might suffice.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Single Employer Agreement
If you are only one company applying for the deal.
✓ Check the F35 header.
Standard Enterprise Agreement Application
Multiple Agreements
When each business needs its own separate agreement, but they are related.
✓ See if 'Multi-Enterprise' is explicitly listed on this F35.
Multiple Enterprise Agreements (MEAs)
Advisory Opinion Request
If you need the FWC to advise *before* you apply for the actual agreement.
✓ Look for a specific section or alternative form reference.
Not confirmed in official source
When unsure which application type fits your situation best.
✓ Review the instructions guide on the Fair Work Commission portal.
Deadline or filing window
There isn't a universal deadline, but submission should happen before the agreement takes effect or when required by the parties involved.
Before you submit
- 1All named businesses/employers are correctly identified on the form.
- 2The proposed terms of the agreement are clearly detailed and consistent across all parties.
- 3You have attached evidence supporting the multi-enterprise nature (e.g., business structure docs).
- 4Signatures from authorized representatives of *all* participating businesses are present.
- 5Ensure any required fee payment details or reference numbers are filled in correctly.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of the F35 application form thoroughly.
- 2Gather supporting documentation relating to each involved business.
- 3Sign and date the form according to the requirements for your entity type.
- 4Submit the completed F35 and attachments via the Fair Work Commission online portal (recommended).
Known limitations
- 1This form applies only to multi-enterprise agreements; it does not cover individual award variations.
- 2The agreement must meet specific criteria defined by the Fair Work Commission, which are detailed in the accompanying guidelines.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: The maximum number of enterprises allowed under one F35 is not confirmed in the basic form view.
- 4It does not guarantee approval; submission only starts the process.
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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the version number printed on the F35 itself.
- Ensure you are using the latest iteration available on the Fair Work Commission website.
- Verify if there have been recent changes to required supporting documentation listed in the instructions.
- Confirm if any specific declaration wording has changed recently.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCAgency: Fair Work Commission (FAIR_WORK)
- SRCForm Number: F35
- SRCForm Name: Application for multi-enterprise agreement
- SRCContext: Applies to covering multiple employers under one contract.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific submission portal requirements (e.g., myGov vs direct upload).
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Exact fee schedule associated with the F35.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Enterprise Agreement' vs. 'Multi-Enterprise Agreement': The latter means one agreement covers many employers.
Who must sign? All participating businesses must have an authorized signatory on the form.
When to use this instead of a simple Deed: Use F35 when setting up the overarching framework, not just documenting a single handshake.
Not confirmed in official source: Whether you need separate business IDs listed for each entity is unclear without reading the specific guidance notes.
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