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Form F52: Application for order about redundancy
This form is an Application for order about redundancy (F52) issued by the Fair Work Commission. You use it when you need the Commission to formally decide or make a ruling regarding a job loss due to redundancy.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F52 - Application for order about redundancy
This form is an Application for order about redundancy (F52) issued by the Fair Work Commission. You use it when you need the Commission to formally decide or make a ruling regarding a job loss due to redundancy.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to state *exactly* what order you want the Commission to make in Section X.
- 2Not clearly stating the desired outcome/order
- 3Missing supporting evidence (e.g., employment contract)
- 4Incorrectly identifying the employee/employer parties
- 5Failing to provide the date of termination
Plain English
Basically, this form asks the Fair Work Commission to step in and officially approve or rule on a redundancy situation at your workplace. It helps formalise what happens when jobs are being eliminated.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form when a redundancy event occurs or is imminent, and you require formal confirmation or dispute resolution from the Commission.
- 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 need a formal ruling from the FWC about job loss due to redundancy.
- Your employer and you cannot agree on the outcome of the redundancy.
- You are applying because the redundancy process is disputed or unresolved.
- This form initiates an official application with the Fair Work Commission.
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Use this form or another form?
Unfair Dismissal
If you dispute *how* the redundancy was handled, not just that it happened.
✓ Check if your issue is procedural.
Application for determination (likely)
General Dispute
Use this if the core issue isn't strictly about redundancy, but related to employment terms.
✓ Confirm the primary complaint.
Fair Work Information Statement (or similar)
Change of Terms
If the redundancy involves a significant change in your role or pay structure alongside job loss.
✓ See if 'change' is more accurate than pure 'redundancy'.
Application for determination (likely)
Not confirmed in official source
Use this if you are unsure which specific form fits your situation.
✓ Ask for guidance on the FWC portal.
Deadline or filing window
There isn't a fixed deadline listed here, but it should be submitted as soon as the redundancy decision is made or challenged.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all mandatory fields on Form F52 are filled out completely.
- 2Attach evidence supporting your claim of redundancy (e.g., redundancy notice).
- 3Verify the correct details for both you and your employer are provided.
- 4Check that the 'type' or 'reason' for the application is clearly selected.
- 5Review the declaration section to ensure it matches your situation.
- 6If lodging online, confirm the system accepts all attached documents.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form F52 with clear, factual answers regarding your redundancy.
- 2Gather all supporting documentation relevant to the job loss.
- 3Decide whether to lodge via the Fair Work Commission online portal or print/post it.
- 4If lodging online, upload documents and verify system acceptance.
- 5If printing, sign and date the form where indicated.
- 6Submit the completed package according to the preferred method.
Known limitations
- 1This application does not guarantee a specific outcome from the FWC.
- 2The deadline for lodging this form is not confirmed in official source, but prompt lodgement is advised.
- 3Lodging this form does not automatically mean you will get an immediate hearing date.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: There may be different application streams depending on employment classification.
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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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- Verify the current version number listed at the top of the document.
- Check if there have been changes to required attachments (e.g., letter from employer).
- Confirm the contact details and URL for the Fair Work Commission are up-to-date.
- Review any notes regarding electronic lodgement requirements.
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Sources
- SRCForm Name: Application for order about redundancy
- SRCIssuing Agency: Fair Work Commission (FAIR_WORK)
- SRCForm Number: F52
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific required attachments list.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current service level agreement timelines.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'redundancy' with simple 'dismissal'; redundancy means the *role* is removed, not necessarily personal performance failure.
Not knowing whether to apply for a determination or an order; this form specifically covers an 'order'.
Forgetting to state clearly why you disagree with the employer's proposed redundancy terms.
Assuming filing online is automatic; sometimes manual confirmation of receipt is needed.
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