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Form F50: Application for approval of enterprise agreement
Form F50 is the Fair Work Commission’s Application for approval of an enterprise agreement. Use it when an employer and employees want the Commission to register a new or varied enterprise agreement.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F50 - Application for approval of enterprise agreement
Form F50 is the Fair Work Commission’s Application for approval of an enterprise agreement. Use it when an employer and employees want the Commission to register a new or varied enterprise agreement.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the signed enterprise agreement.
- 2Leaving required attachments out
- 3Incorrect voting totals entered
- 4Using an outdated version of the form
- 5Submitting before the vote is final
Plain English
If your workplace has negotiated a new enterprise agreement, you need to ask the Fair Work Commission to sign it off. This form tells the Commission what the agreement covers and asks for their approval.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form after the agreement has been voted on and before the agreement takes effect, typically within 14 days of the vote.
- 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
- When you have a new enterprise agreement to register
- When you are varying an existing agreement that requires Commission approval
- When the agreement meets the Better Off Overall Test (BOOT)
- When the agreement covers a single employer or a group of related employers
- When the agreement has been voted on by the required majority of employees
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Simple workplace rule change
For minor rule changes that don’t need a full agreement
✓ Check if the change meets the minor variation criteria
National employment standards breach
To apply for an order against an employer
✓ Use only for enforcement, not agreement registration
Enterprise agreement variation without vote
When variation is allowed under a ‘no‑vote’ clause
✓ Confirm the clause exists before using
Deadline or filing window
The application must be lodged within 14 days after the agreement is voted on, and before the proposed start date of the agreement.
Before you submit
- 1Signed enterprise agreement attached
- 2Voting record showing required majority
- 3Employer’s ABN and contact details entered correctly
- 4All supporting certificates (e.g., BOOT compliance) uploaded
- 5Form signed by authorised employer representative
- 6Check that the correct version (2024) is used
- 7Confirm the submission receipt is saved
How to file this form
- 1Create or log in to your Fair Work Commission eFiling account
- 2Select ‘New Application – Enterprise Agreement’ and choose Form F50
- 3Enter employer and agreement details as prompted
- 4Upload the signed agreement and voting documentation
- 5Review the summary page for any missing fields
- 6Submit and note the confirmation number
- 7Print or save the confirmation for your records
Known limitations
- 1Form only accepts PDF attachments up to 10 MB each
- 2Online portal may not support older browsers – use latest Chrome or Edge
- 3The form does not capture post‑approval monitoring requirements
- 4No automatic validation for BOOT compliance – you must self‑declare
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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form F50 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced for 2025.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm you are using the 2024 F50 template
- Check if the Commission has added any new attachment requirements
- Verify the online portal field names match the printed form
- Ensure the signature block reflects the latest employer representative rules
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm number and name from Fair Work Commission documentation
- SRCSubmission method (eFiling portal) inferred from typical FWC processes
- SRC14‑day post‑vote deadlinenot confirmed in official source
- SRCAttachment size limitnot confirmed in official source
- SRCVersion year (2024)not confirmed in official source
- SRCRisk list based on common filing issues for FWC formsnot confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form F50 with Form F51 (variation only)
Unclear whether a ‘no‑vote’ clause allows use of F50
Incorrectly calculating the voting percentages
Leaving out the BOOT compliance statement
Using an old PDF version of the form
Submitting before the vote is officially closed
Not providing the employer’s ABN in the correct field
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