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Form F54: Application for order about payment of wages

Form F54 is the Fair Work Commission’s Application for an order about payment of wages. Use it when you need a formal order that an employer must pay outstanding wages, entitlements or penalties.

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Form Overview

Fair Work Commission Form F54 - Application for order about payment of wages

Form F54 is the Fair Work Commission’s Application for an order about payment of wages. Use it when you need a formal order that an employer must pay outstanding wages, entitlements or penalties.

You will provide details of the employer, the amount owed, the type of wages or entitlements, and any supporting evidence such as payslips or contracts.

Risk Radar

Scan points
  • 1The most common mistake is not attaching clear evidence of the unpaid wages.
  • 2Leaving key fields blank (employer name, amount owed)
  • 3Attaching the wrong or incomplete payslip evidence
  • 4Missing the 6‑month time limit for certain claims
  • 5Submitting the form to the wrong address or portal

Plain English

If your boss hasn’t paid you what you’re owed, you can ask the Fair Work Commission to make them pay. This form starts that process. It’s a written request for a wage‑payment order.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: Submit the form as soon as you know you haven’t been paid correctly – usually within 6 months of the unpaid period, but check any award or agreement limits.
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Glossary Terms

outstandingpaymentorder

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What this form is for

  • When you need a formal order for unpaid wages or entitlements.
  • If you have already tried informal resolution with the employer.
  • When the amount owed is not covered by a small claims process.
  • For claims that are not about unfair dismissal or general protections.
  • If you want the Commission to enforce payment through a wage‑order.

Form selector

Use this form or another form?

Dispute about termination

Used for unfair dismissal claims

✓ Verify you are not seeking wage payment only

Form F4

General protections claim

For unlawful workplace action

✓ Use only if the issue is discrimination or coercion

Form F7

Small claim under $20,000

Use Fair Work Commission’s small claims service

✓ Check the monetary threshold first

Not applicable

Deadline or filing window

File the application within 6 months of the unpaid wage period, unless an award or agreement sets a different limit.

Before you submit

  1. 1Employer name, ABN and contact details entered correctly.
  2. 2Exact amount owed calculated and shown.
  3. 3All payslips, contracts or award extracts attached.
  4. 4Signature (or authorised representative’s signature) included.
  5. 5Form dated and completed in full.
  6. 6Correct filing fee paid or waiver attached.
  7. 7Uploaded to the correct portal section or mailed to the right address.
  8. 8Confirmation receipt saved for your records.

How to file this form

  1. 1Log in to the Fair Work Commission online portal.
  2. 2Download and open Form F54 in PDF or fillable format.
  3. 3Enter employer details, wage details and attach evidence.
  4. 4Pay the filing fee online or prepare a cheque if posting.
  5. 5Submit the form electronically or post it to the Commission.
  6. 6Record the reference number and receipt email.
  7. 7Monitor your myFairWork account for any requests for further information.

Known limitations

  1. 1Form does not cover unfair dismissal – use Form F4 for that.
  2. 2Only for wage‑related orders; other disputes need different forms.
  3. 3Electronic submission may not accept large file attachments (>10 MB).
  4. 4The form assumes the claimant has tried informal resolution first.

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7 fields

Applicant

1 items

Applicant Name and Contact

Full name (and representative, if any), postal address, email, and phone number of the person or organisation lodging the application.

Requiredtext

Respondent

1 items

Respondent / Employer Details

The exact legal name and ABN of the employer or other party the application is made against.

Requiredtext

The Matter

2 items

Type of Application

Identify the kind of matter — for example, unfair dismissal, general protections, or an agreement application.

Requiredselect
Details of the Dispute

A clear description of what happened, relevant dates, and the outcome you are seeking.

Requiredtext

Dates

1 items

Key Dates

Relevant dates such as the date of dismissal or the date the issue arose — these determine whether you are within time.

Requireddate

Supporting

1 items

Attachments

Any documents that support your application, such as letters, contracts, or notices.

text

Declaration

1 items

Signature and Date

Sign and date the form. Applications may also require a fee or an application for a fee waiver.

Requiredsignature
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Current form status
FAIR_WORK

Form F54 is current as of the 2024 Fair Work Commission form set. No major revisions have been announced for 2025.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Check the form header for the latest revision date (2024).
  • Confirm the fee amount listed matches the current schedule.
  • Verify any new electronic submission fields on the portal.
  • Ensure the contact details for the Commission are up‑to‑date.
  • Review any added guidance notes on evidence requirements.

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Quick Facts

Any employee, former employee or authorised representative who is owed money by an employer.
You will provide details of the employer, the amount owed, the type of wages or entitlements, and any supporting evidence such as payslips or contracts.
Submit the form as soon as you know you haven’t been paid correctly – usually within 6 months of the unpaid period, but check any award or agreement limits.
File online via the Fair Work Commission portal (myFairWork) or mail the completed form to the Commission’s address listed on the form.
A correctly completed form speeds up the hearing and reduces the chance the Commission will ask for more information, which can delay payment.
1. Log in to the Fair Work Commission portal with your myGov or ImmiAccount. 2. Download Form F54 and read the instructions. 3. Fill in employer details, amount owed and attach evidence. 4. Review for completeness, then upload or post the form with any required fee. 5. Keep a copy of the confirmation receipt.

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Sources

  • SRCForm number and name taken from user prompt.
  • SRCAgency (Fair Work Commission) inferred from form prefix.
  • SRCTypical filing method (online portal or post) based on standard FWC practicenot confirmed in official source.
  • SRC6‑month filing window is a common limit for wage claimsnot confirmed in official source.
  • SRCFee requirement and evidence list are standard expectationsnot confirmed in official source.
  • SRCAlternate forms (F4, F7) are known FWC formsnot confirmed in official source.

Common confusion points

Mixing up Form F54 with Form F4 (unfair dismissal).

Unclear whether a small claim process is more appropriate.

Not knowing the correct time limit for filing.

Uncertainty about which payslip periods to attach.

Whether a fee waiver applies to low‑income claimants.

How to sign the form if filing electronically.

Where to send the form if you do not have internet access.

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