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Form F5: Notice of termination of an enterprise agreement
This form is a Notice of termination of an enterprise agreement (EA). It must be used when two or more parties involved in the EA decide that the agreement is ending.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F5 - Notice of termination of an enterprise agreement
This form is a Notice of termination of an enterprise agreement (EA). It must be used when two or more parties involved in the EA decide that the agreement is ending.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure the effective termination date is clearly stated and agreed upon by all signatories.
- 2Using an incorrect form number for the specific type of agreement ending
- 3Forgetting to include confirmation from all required signatory parties
- 4Stating an effective termination date that conflicts with legal requirements
- 5Failing to reference the original registered enterprise agreement details
Plain English
If your workplace agreement (enterprise agreement) is coming to an end, this form helps formally notify the Fair Work Commission. Think of it as the official paperwork confirming that the existing terms and conditions are no longer active.
Submission Date
- Filing date: This form should be submitted when the decision to end the existing enterprise agreement has been finalized by all relevant parties.
- 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
- The EA involves two or more parties who have agreed it must end.
- You are documenting the formal termination of a previously existing enterprise agreement.
- Use this form when all relevant parties agree on the cessation date.
- Do not use this if only one party is withdrawing, or if the agreement expires automatically.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
One party wants to end the EA
Termination requires mutual consent documentation.
✓ Check specific advice from Fair Work Commission guidance.
EA expired by date
The form is for voluntary termination, not automatic expiry.
✓ Confirm if the agreement has an automatic expiration clause.
Dispute over ending the EA
Disputes are resolved through formal Commission processes, not this notice.
✓ Seek advice on dispute resolution mechanisms.
Deadline or filing window
The timing depends on the agreement's terms; submit promptly after reaching a mutual decision to terminate the EA.
Before you submit
- 1Gather written confirmation from all parties agreeing to the termination date.
- 2Ensure every signatory signs and dates their copy of the form.
- 3Verify that the full legal names and addresses of all involved entities are accurate.
- 4Attach any required supporting evidence (e.g., formal resolution minutes).
- 5Keep a complete digital and physical record of the submitted form.
How to file this form
- 1Complete the F5 form with all parties' details and the agreed termination date.
- 2Have all involved parties sign the document, acknowledging the agreement ending.
- 3Submit the signed form through the designated Fair Work Commission online portal or method.
- 4Keep a record of the submission confirmation number for future reference.
Known limitations
- 1This form only documents the *notice* of termination; it does not resolve underlying disputes.
- 2The cessation of an EA may trigger other legal obligations (e.g., redundancy payments) that must be managed separately.
- 3Failure to follow proper notification procedures could impact the legal validity of the termination date.
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
- Ensure all named parties involved in the original EA are listed correctly.
- Verify the exact date of termination is clearly stated and agreed upon by all signatories.
- Confirm if any specific conditions or transition periods must be documented alongside the notice.
- Check for required supporting documentation (e.g., minutes of meeting where termination was decided).
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCAgency issuing the form: Fair Work Commission
- SRCForm Purpose: Notice of termination of an enterprise agreement
- SRCRequired parties: Two or more involved in the original EA
- SRCSpecific filing location: Not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mistaking 'notice of termination' for 'expiry date': The form is used when parties actively decide to end it, not just when time runs out.
Assuming submission automatically ends all obligations: Ending the EA does not end obligations under employment law or other contracts.
Only listing one party: All legal entities involved in the original agreement must sign and be named on this notice.
Thinking a simple email is enough: Formal notification requires using the prescribed form (F5) through official channels.
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