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Form F47: Notice of contravention
This form, the Notice of contravention (F47), is used when a workplace rule or law has been broken. You submit it to inform the Fair Work Commission about an instance where someone has failed to comply with employment standards.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F47 - Notice of contravention
This form, the Notice of contravention (F47), is used when a workplace rule or law has been broken. You submit it to inform the Fair Work Commission about an instance where someone has failed to comply with employment standards.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't just say 'a breach happened'; specify *which* rule or award was broken.
- 2Failing to name the specific Fair Work Act provision violated
- 3Vague description of the event (e.g., saying 'poor pay' instead of detailing it)
- 4Not providing dates/times for the alleged breach
- 5Omitting who committed the contravention
Plain English
Think of this as filing a formal complaint slip for an employment breach. If your employer, employee, or another party breaks a workplace rule set by Australian law, you use F47 to tell the Fair Work Commission about it. It starts the official process for them to look into the issue.
Submission Date
- Filing date: You should file this notice as soon as you become aware of the contravention. There is no strict universal deadline listed in the title, but prompt reporting is best practice.
- 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 someone breaks a workplace rule or law.
- It documents an instance where compliance failed with employment standards.
- Submit it to officially notify the Fair Work Commission of the breach.
- This is for specific incidents, not general complaints.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Dispute about pay rate
To ask the FWC to decide on a pay dispute
✓ Check if the issue is purely about wages
General workplace culture complaint
If it's broader than one specific breach
✓ Check if you need to detail multiple issues
Other notification form (check site)
Claiming unfair dismissal
When you want the FWC to confirm your job loss was unfair
✓ Check if the contravention *is* the dismissal
Deadline or filing window
While there isn't a hard deadline mentioned in the title alone, submitting immediately after noticing the contravention is strongly advised by the FWC.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure you clearly identify *who* committed the contravention.
- 2Specify exactly *what* rule or law was broken.
- 3Provide the date and location of the breach.
- 4Attach any evidence (e.g., pay slips, emails).
- 5Confirm your own details are correct for identification.
How to file this form
- 1Fill out all required sections of F47 clearly.
- 2Gather supporting documentation related to the contravention.
- 3Submit the completed form via the Fair Work Commission online portal.
- 4If submitting physically, ensure you get a receipt or acknowledgement stamp.
- 5Save a digital copy of the submitted form.
Known limitations
- 1This form reports; it does not automatically resolve the issue. The FWC will review it.
- 2It is for specific contraventions, not general ongoing workplace issues (unless detailed).
- 3Not confirmed in official source: There may be limits on how many breaches can be listed per F47.
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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- Confirm the form version number is current.
- Check if any specific fields have changed their required input type (e.g., text vs. dropdown).
- Verify how contact details must be entered for both parties.
- Review if there are new mandatory attachments listed.
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Sources
- SRCIssued by: Fair Work Commission (FAIR_WORK)
- SRCForm Name: Notice of contravention
- SRCForm Number: F47
- SRCContext: Reports a broken workplace rule/law
Common confusion points
Confusing 'contravention' with general 'disagreement'.
Not clearly stating *which* law/rule was broken (e.g., Fair Work Act vs. internal policy).
Failing to attach evidence when the form asks for it.
Assuming the FWC will automatically take action without review.
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