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Form F45A: Amended application
Form F45A is the Fair Work Commission’s Amended Application form. Use it when you need to change details of an application you have already lodged with the Commission.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F45A - Amended application
Form F45A is the Fair Work Commission’s Amended Application form. Use it when you need to change details of an application you have already lodged with the Commission.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to include the original application reference number.
- 2Missing the original reference number
- 3Leaving the reason for amendment blank
- 4Submitting after a hearing date is set
- 5Failing to attach supporting evidence
Plain English
If you’ve already sent a request to the Fair Work Commission and something’s changed – like a new date, a different party, or corrected information – you fill out this form. It tells the Commission the exact updates you want them to consider.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit as soon as you become aware of the error or change, and before any hearing or decision is made on the original application.
- 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 have already lodged an application and need to correct details.
- A party to the dispute has changed their name or contact information.
- The date of an event or hearing has been rescheduled.
- Additional evidence has become available after the original filing.
- You need to add or remove a respondent or applicant.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
New dispute
For starting a fresh application, not an amendment
✓ Ensure no prior application exists
Changing award details
Specific to modern awards changes
✓ Use only for award variations
Requesting a review
For reviewing a Commission decision
✓ Must be within statutory review period
Deadline or filing window
Amendments should be filed before any hearing or decision date is set on the original application.
Before you submit
- 1Original application reference number entered correctly.
- 2All requested changes are listed clearly.
- 3Reason for each amendment provided.
- 4Supporting documents attached where required.
- 5Form signed and dated by the applicant or authorised representative.
- 6Correct version of F45A used.
- 7Submitted via the online portal or mailed to the correct address.
- 8Confirmation receipt saved for records.
How to file this form
- 1Log in to the Fair Work Commission portal.
- 2Select ‘Amend Application’ and upload the completed F45A.
- 3Attach any supporting files.
- 4Review the summary for errors.
- 5Submit and note the confirmation number.
- 6If posting, print the form, sign, and mail with a covering letter.
Known limitations
- 1Only one amendment can be processed at a time per original application.
- 2The form does not allow changing the type of dispute; a new application may be required.
- 3Electronic submission may not accept large attachments over 10 MB.
- 4Amendments after a decision has been handed down may be refused.
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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
- Verify the form header shows the latest F45A version date.
- Check that the online portal field names match the printed form.
- Confirm the required supporting documents list is up‑to‑date.
- Ensure the signature block includes the current Commission officer name.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided data.
- SRCPurpose of amendment derived from typical Fair Work Commission practice.
- SRCSubmission methods based on standard FWC online portal and postal processes.
- SRCDeadline guidance inferred from general procedural timelines.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact supporting document list, size limits, and version dates.
Common confusion points
Mixing up F45 (new application) with F45A (amended).
Leaving the amendment reason field empty.
Submitting the form to the general Fair Work enquiries address instead of the Commission’s filing address.
Assuming an amendment can be made after a final decision.
Not attaching required evidence for the change.
Using an outdated version of the form.
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