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Application for multi-enterprise agreement

The F35 form is used to apply to register a multi-enterprise agreement with the Fair Work Commission. It should be submitted when multiple employers want to create a single collective agreement covering employees across their different businesses.

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Form Overview

Application for multi-enterprise agreement

The form captures details about the proposed agreement, the employers involved, the employees covered, and the terms and conditions of employment.

Risk Radar

Ensure all participating employers sign the form before submission to avoid rejection.
Incomplete information about the scope of coverage
Missing signatures from all participating employers
Incorrect details about the agreement terms
Failure to properly consult with employees

Plain English

A multi-enterprise agreement is like a workplace deal that covers workers from different companies who work together. This form helps get that deal officially approved by the Fair Work Commission so everyone is protected under the same set of rules.

Submission Date

There are no strict deadlines for submitting the F35 form, but applications should be submitted well before the proposed agreement start date to allow for processing time.
Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Quick Facts

Employers or employer representatives from multiple enterprises who want to establish a single collective agreement covering employees across their businesses.

The form captures details about the proposed agreement, the employers involved, the employees covered, and the terms and conditions of employment.

Submit this form when you have negotiated a multi-enterprise agreement and are ready to have it formally approved by the Fair Work Commission.

The form can be submitted through the Fair Work Commission's online portal or by mail to their registered address.

Submitting correctly ensures your agreement is legally binding and provides certainty for all parties involved. Errors or delays could result in the agreement being rejected, leaving workers and employers without proper protections.

First, complete all sections of the form with accurate information about the agreement and involved parties. Second, ensure all required signatures from employers are included. Third, submit the form through the Fair Work Commission's online portal or by mail. Finally, keep a copy for your records.

What this form is for

• When multiple employers want to create a single agreement
• When the agreement covers employees from different businesses
• When the employers have negotiated terms together
• When the agreement meets the requirements for a multi-enterprise agreement
• When you have completed consultation with affected employees

Use this form or another form?

Situation	Likely form	Why it matters	Check before you continue
Single enterprise agreement	F36	Different process for single employers	Check if all employees work for the same company
Greenfields agreement	F37	For new enterprises before any employees are hired	Verify no existing employees at any participating business
Public interest determination	F72	For agreements in public interest sectors	Confirm if your industry falls under public interest
Variation to existing agreement	F34	For changing an existing agreement	Check if you're modifying an existing multi-enterprise agreement

Deadline or filing window

There are no strict deadlines for submitting the F35 form, but applications should be submitted well before the proposed agreement start date to allow for processing time.

Before you submit

• All sections of the form are completed
• All participating employers have signed the form
• The agreement document meets Fair Work requirements
• Employee consultation process has been completed
• All required supporting documents are included
• The proposed agreement meets the better off overall test
• Form is submitted through the correct channel (online or mail)

How to file this form

1Complete the F35 form with all required information
2Obtain signatures from all participating employers
3Prepare the draft agreement document
4Complete the employee consultation process
5Gather all required supporting documentation
6Submit the form and documents through the Fair Work Commission's online portal or by mail
7Pay any required application fees

Known limitations

• The form cannot be used for single enterprise agreements
• All participating employers must be covered by the agreement
• The agreement must pass the better off overall test
• The form cannot be used for agreements that don't meet the legal definition of a multi-enterprise agreement
• The Fair Work Commission may refuse to approve agreements that don't meet legal requirements

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Current Form Status

The F35 form is the current version for multi-enterprise agreement applications, though employers should verify the latest version on the Fair Work Commission website before proceeding.

Agency: Fair Work Commission

What changed or needs a fresh check

• Verify the current version of the F35 form on the Fair Work Commission website
• Check if there have been any recent changes to multi-enterprise agreement requirements
• Ensure you're using the latest template for the agreement itself
• Confirm the Fair Work Commission's current processing times
• Check if any supporting documentation requirements have changed

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