Official form guide
Form F50: Application for approval of enterprise agreement
Form F50 is a Notice of Discontinuance used to stop an application you have made to the Fair Work Commission. Use it when you no longer need the Commission to consider your matter.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F50 - Application for approval of enterprise agreement
Form F50 is a Notice of Discontinuance used to stop an application you have made to the Fair Work Commission. Use it when you no longer need the Commission to consider your matter.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Most people forget to serve the Respondent after lodging.
- 2Failing to serve the Respondent promptly
- 3Leaving the Authority to sign field blank or incorrect
- 4Not signing or dating the form
- 5Sending the form to the wrong email address
Plain English
If your case has settled, you want to withdraw, or you just don’t need the Commission any more, fill out this short form. It tells the Commission and the other party that the matter is ended.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form as soon as you decide to discontinue the application; there is no set deadline but service to the Respondent must be “as soon as practicable”.
- 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 want to stop an application you have already lodged with the Fair Work Commission.
- The matter has settled and you no longer need Commission involvement.
- You wish to withdraw the application for any other reason.
- You need to formally inform the Commission and the Respondent that the case is discontinued.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
You need to start a new enterprise agreement application
A new matter requires a different form
✓ Verify the correct form on the Commission website
You need to respond to a jurisdictional objection raised by a Respondent
An objection is a separate procedural step
✓ Check the relevant form or notice requirements
You want to appoint a lawyer or paid agent for a hearing
Representation requires permission in some cases
✓ Confirm representation rules before filing
Deadline or filing window
There is no formal deadline, but you must serve the Respondent as soon as practicable after lodging the notice.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all required fields on the notice of discontinuance.
- 2Select the correct authority to sign (Applicant, Representative, or Position title).
- 3Sign the form or type your name if filing electronically.
- 4Enter the date of signing.
- 5Lodge the form by email to [email protected] or by post/in‑person to the relevant state/territory office.
- 6Serve a copy on the Respondent as soon as practicable (email, express post or registered post).
- 7Keep a copy of the signed form for your own records.
- 8Check that the Respondent’s details are correct before sending.
- 9Confirm the Commission has received the form (request acknowledgement if needed).
How to file this form
- 1Prepare the completed F50 form with signature and date.
- 2Email the form to [email protected] or post/in‑person it to the Commission office in your state/territory.
- 3Serve a copy of the same form on the Respondent using email, express post or registered post.
- 4Retain the cover sheet (it contains useful information) and keep a copy for your records.
- 5If filing electronically and you have no digital signature, type your name in the signature field.
- 6Verify receipt with the Commission if you do not receive an acknowledgement within a few days.
Known limitations
- 1The form only stops an existing application; it cannot be used to start a new enterprise agreement.
- 2Commission staff cannot give legal advice – they only provide procedural information.
- 3You must still serve the Respondent; failure to do so may affect the discontinuance.
- 4Representation rules still apply – you may need permission to have a lawyer attend a hearing.
- 5Personal information is collected for the case file and may be disclosed to other parties.
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 – Notice of discontinuance is approved and in effect from 4 October 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Form approved with effect from 4 Oct 2024 (new version).
- Lodgment options now include email to [email protected].
- Electronic signature accepted – type name if no digital signature.
- Cover sheet is to be removed after filing and kept for reference.
- Privacy notice reference added to the form.
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Sources
- SRCForm approved with effect from 4 Oct 2024confirmed in source.
- SRCLodgment methods: email to [email protected], post or in‑personconfirmed in source.
- SRCService requirement: serve a copy on the Respondent as soon as practicableconfirmed in source.
- SRCAuthority to sign options (Applicant, position title, Representative)confirmed in source.
- SRCElectronic signature optiontype name if no digital signature – confirmed in source.
- SRCPrivacy notice referenceconfirmed in source.
- SRCExact alternative forms for other situationsnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Thinking the F50 is the form to apply for a new enterprise agreement – it only ends an existing application.
Assuming Commission staff will advise on legal strategy – they only provide procedural help.
Forgetting to serve the Respondent after lodging the notice.
Using the wrong authority label (e.g., signing as ‘Employee’ instead of ‘Applicant’ or ‘Representative’).
Leaving the date field blank or using an incorrect format.
Not keeping a copy of the cover sheet for future reference.
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