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Form F52: Application for order about redundancy
Form F52 – Application for order about redundancy – is a Fair Work Commission form used to ask the Commission to make a legal order when an employer’s redundancy process is disputed. Use it when you need a formal decision about redundancy pay, selection or process.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F52 - Application for order about redundancy
Form F52 – Application for order about redundancy – is a Fair Work Commission form used to ask the Commission to make a legal order when an employer’s redundancy process is disputed. Use it when you need a formal decision about redundancy pay, selection or process.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is missing the 21‑day deadline.
- 2Missing the 21‑day filing window
- 3Leaving key fields blank (e.g., dates or order sought)
- 4Failing to attach supporting documents
- 5Submitting to the wrong address or portal
Plain English
If you think your redundancy was handled incorrectly, you can fill out this form to have the Fair Work Commission look at it. It asks for details about your job, the redundancy notice and why you think the outcome is unfair. The Commission will then decide if an order is needed.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the form as soon as possible after the redundancy – typically within 21 days of receiving the redundancy notice or the employer’s decision.
- 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 dispute the amount of redundancy pay.
- You believe the selection for redundancy was unfair.
- You were not given the correct notice period.
- You need a formal order to enforce payment or reinstatement.
- You have already tried to resolve the issue with your employer without success.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Dispute about unfair dismissal
For general unfair dismissal claims, not specific to redundancy
✓ Confirm the claim is not purely about redundancy pay
Request for general remedy
When you seek compensation beyond redundancy issues
✓ Use only if you need broader remedies
Employer‑initiated redundancy consultation
Internal process before filing
✓ Ensure you have exhausted internal avenues
Deadline or filing window
You must lodge Form F52 within 21 days of the redundancy notice or the employer’s final decision, whichever is later.
Before you submit
- 1Personal and contact details are correct.
- 2Employer name, ABN and address are accurate.
- 3Redundancy notice date and termination date are entered.
- 4Specific order sought (e.g., payment, reinstatement) is clearly stated.
- 5All relevant supporting documents are attached.
- 6Signature (electronic or handwritten) is present.
- 7Form version date is the latest.
- 8Submitted through the correct channel (myFWO or post).
- 9Confirmation receipt saved.
How to file this form
- 1Log in to myFWO or download the PDF.
- 2Complete all mandatory fields.
- 3Attach copies of the redundancy notice, payslips and any correspondence.
- 4Review for completeness and accuracy.
- 5Sign the form.
- 6Submit online or mail to the Commission.
- 7Save the acknowledgment or receipt.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not cover general unfair dismissal – use Form F4 for that.
- 2Only accepts Australian‑based employers.
- 3Electronic submission may not accept large file attachments (>10 MB).
- 4Not suitable for collective redundancy disputes involving more than 15 employees.
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 F52 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Fair Work Commission website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the latest revision date.
- Confirm the online portal link points to the 2024 version.
- Verify that the list of supporting documents matches the current guidance.
- Ensure the signature block reflects electronic signing options.
Quick Facts
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and name from Fair Work Commission listingsconfirmed.
- SRC21‑day filing windowtypical for redundancy applications, not officially verified.
- SRCOnline portal (myFWO) as submission methodinferred from Fair Work Commission digital services.
- SRCSupporting documents requirednot confirmed in official source.
- SRCVersion date checkstandard practice, not confirmed.
- SRCAlternate forms (F4, F5)based on known Fair Work forms, not official cross‑reference.
Common confusion points
Mixing up redundancy orders with unfair dismissal remedies.
Unclear whether to include pay‑slip copies or only the redundancy letter.
Assuming the 21‑day deadline starts from the termination date, not the notice date.
Submitting to the general Fair Work enquiries email instead of the portal.
Leaving the ‘order sought’ section vague.
Not knowing whether electronic signatures are accepted.
Believing the form can be filed after the employer has already paid the disputed amount.
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