Official form guide
Form F52: Application for order about redundancy
Form F52 is an application to the Fair Work Commission asking for an order that a person produce documents, records or other information. Use it when you are already involved in a matter before the Commission and need those materials to be provided.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F52 - Application for order about redundancy
Form F52 is an application to the Fair Work Commission asking for an order that a person produce documents, records or other information. Use it when you are already involved in a matter before the Commission and need those materials to be provided.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Most people forget to attach the draft order in Word format.
- 2Missing the draft order attachment
- 3Using a non‑Word file for the draft order
- 4Failing to sign or date the form
- 5Not serving the signed order to all parties
Plain English
If you’re in a Fair Work case and need the other side to hand over papers, you fill out this form. It tells the Commission why the documents matter and asks for a formal order to get them.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form as soon as you need the production order; after an order is made you must serve a signed copy promptly. Not confirmed in official source for any specific deadline.
- 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 are already a party to a matter that is before the Fair Work Commission.
- You need the Commission to order another person to give you documents, records or other information.
- You have prepared a draft order (the template is attached to the form).
- You are not seeking an order for a person to attend a hearing – that requires a different form.
- You can lodge the application either electronically (Word file) or on paper.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Need an order for a person to attend a hearing
Different purpose – attendance, not production
✓ Verify you need production, not attendance
Applying for a remedy or compensation
Different section of the Act
✓ Check the appropriate application form
Requesting a direction about procedural steps
Not a production order
✓ Confirm the correct form for procedural directions
Deadline or filing window
There is no set filing deadline; you should lodge the application as soon as you need the documents. After an order is made, serve it as soon as practicable.
Before you submit
- 1Complete the applicant details section (title, name, address, contact) (p.4).
- 2Attach the draft order using the attached template.
- 3If filing electronically, ensure the draft order is a Word file.
- 4If you have no electronic signature, type your name in the signature field (p.7).
- 5Include any supporting documents that explain why the order is needed.
- 6Select the correct lodgement method (email, post or in‑person).
- 7Retain a copy of the completed form for your records (p.7).
- 8Check that you are a party to the matter before the Commission.
- 9Confirm that the documents you are seeking are in the other party’s possession, custody or control.
How to file this form
- 1Gather applicant details and supporting information.
- 2Complete the form sections and sign (or type) the signature field.
- 3Attach the draft order (Word file if electronic).
- 4Email the completed form and attachments to [email protected], or mail/in‑person to the Commission office in your state/territory.
- 5Keep a copy of everything you send.
- 6If the Commission makes the order, serve a signed copy on the required person and any other parties (unless published).
Known limitations
- 1The order only requires production of documents the person already has – they are not forced to create new documents.
- 2Commission staff can give information about processes but cannot provide legal advice.
- 3You do not have to be represented by a lawyer or paid agent to use this form.
- 4The form is only for matters already before the Commission; it cannot start a new case.
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 approved for use from 4 October 2024 and remains the current form for applying for an order to produce documents, records or information to the Fair Work Commission.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Form approved with effect from 4 Oct 2024 (see p.1).
- A draft order must be attached; template is provided with the form (p.1).
- Electronic drafts must be in Word format; paper drafts can be hard copy (p.1).
- Lodgement options include email to [email protected] or post/in‑person (p.1).
- Service instructions added – serve signed copy on the person and other parties unless published (p.2).
Quick Facts
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm approved with effect from 4 Oct 2024p.1.
- SRCPurpose: order for production of documents, records or informationp.1.
- SRCDraft order must be attached; template providedp.1.
- SRCElectronic draft order must be Word; hard copy if not electronicp.1.
- SRCLodgement methods: email to [email protected] or post/in‑personp.1.
- SRCService requirements after order madep.2.
- SRCApplicant detail fields (title, name, address, contact)p.4.
- SRCSignature field can be typed if no electronic signaturep.7.
Common confusion points
Mixing up this form with an order to attend a hearing – they are different applications.
Forgetting to attach the draft order template.
Submitting the draft order in PDF instead of Word when filing electronically.
Not serving the order on other parties when the application is not published online.
Assuming the Commission will create documents for the other party.
Leaving the signature field blank or not typing a name if no electronic signature is available.
Using the wrong email address – the correct one is [email protected].
Submitting the form when you are not already a party to a Commission matter.
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