🇦🇺FAIR WORKF42D

Application for order about demarcation

The F42D form is an application to the Fair Work Commission seeking an order about workplace demarcation disputes. It is used when there is disagreement between parties about which workers or unions should perform specific types of work.

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Form Overview

Application for order about demarcation

The form captures details about the disputed work scope, the parties involved, the nature of the disagreement, and the specific orders being sought from the Commission.

Risk Radar

The most common mistake is not clearly articulating the specific work boundaries in dispute.
Not providing sufficient evidence of the demarcation dispute
Incorrectly identifying all relevant parties to the dispute
Failing to specify the exact orders being sought
Missing deadlines for submission

Plain English

This form helps resolve disagreements about who should do certain jobs in a workplace. When employers, employees, or unions can't agree on work boundaries, this application starts the formal process to get a decision from the Fair Work Commission.

Submission Date

There is no strict deadline for filing this form, but it should be submitted as soon as a demarcation dispute arises to prevent escalation and potential work stoppages.
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, employees, or their representatives who are involved in a demarcation dispute and need a formal determination from the Fair Work Commission.

The form captures details about the disputed work scope, the parties involved, the nature of the disagreement, and the specific orders being sought from the Commission.

Submit this form when a demarcation dispute arises that cannot be resolved through direct negotiation and requires formal intervention from the Fair Work Commission.

You can submit this form through the Fair Work Commission's online portal or by mail to the appropriate Fair Work Commission office handling your matter.

Submitting an incomplete or incorrect form may delay the resolution process, result in unfavorable outcomes, or require you to start the process again with correct information.

Read the form instructions carefully and gather all relevant information about the dispute before starting. Complete all sections with accurate details about the work in question and the parties involved. Submit the completed form through the appropriate channel and keep a copy for your records.

What this form is for

• Use this form when there is a genuine dispute about which workers should perform specific tasks
• Use this form when direct negotiation between parties has failed
• Use this form when you need a formal determination from the Fair Work Commission
• Do not use this form for general workplace grievances or unfair dismissal claims

Use this form or another form?

Situation	Likely form	Why it matters	Check before you continue
General workplace dispute	F23 Application	Covers broader workplace issues not specifically about demarcation	Check if your issue is specifically about work boundaries or general workplace conditions
Unfair dismissal claim	F45 Application	Deals with termination of employment rather than work allocation	Verify if your concern is about who does the work or why employment ended
Enterprise bargaining dispute	F72 Application	Relates to negotiation of workplace agreements rather than demarcation	Confirm if the dispute is about agreement terms or work allocation
Right of entry dispute	F28 Application	Addresses union access to workplaces rather than work boundaries	Determine if the issue is about access rights or who performs specific work

Deadline or filing window

There is no strict deadline for filing this form, but it should be submitted as soon as a demarcation dispute arises to prevent escalation and potential work stoppages.

Before you submit

• All parties to the dispute are correctly identified
• The specific work boundaries in dispute are clearly described
• Evidence supporting your position is attached
• The exact orders you're seeking from the Commission are specified
• All required signatures are included
• A copy is kept for your records

How to file this form

1Obtain the latest version of the F42D form from the Fair Work Commission website
2Complete all sections with accurate information about the dispute
3Gather relevant evidence and documentation supporting your position
4Submit the completed form through the Fair Work Commission online portal or by mail
5Pay any required filing fees if applicable
6Keep a copy of the submitted form and any reference number provided

Known limitations

• The Commission may not accept the application if the dispute can be resolved through other means
• The form does not cover disputes about award interpretation outside demarcation issues
• The Commission may dismiss applications that lack sufficient detail about the dispute
• This form cannot be used to appeal a previous Commission decision

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Current Form Status

Not confirmed in official source - check the Fair Work Commission website for the most up-to-date version of this form.

Agency: Fair Work Commission

What changed or needs a fresh check

• Check if there have been any recent changes to demarcation laws affecting your case
• Verify if the form requires additional information about modern awards
• Confirm if the processing times have changed recently
• Ensure you're using the latest version of the form from the Fair Work Commission website

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