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Form F65: Application for order about transfer of employment
Form F65 is the Fair Work Commission’s Application for an order about transfer of employment. Use it when you need a formal order to move an employee’s job to another employer or business unit.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F65 - Application for order about transfer of employment
Form F65 is the Fair Work Commission’s Application for an order about transfer of employment. Use it when you need a formal order to move an employee’s job to another employer or business unit.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing after the employee has already started the new role.
- 2Leaving employee or employer details incomplete
- 3Not attaching the required transfer agreement
- 4Submitting after the new work arrangement has started
- 5Using the wrong form for a simple change of employer
Plain English
If you’re trying to shift a worker’s role to a different company or part of a company and you need the Commission’s approval, you fill out this form. It tells the Commission why the transfer is needed and what you’re asking for.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form as soon as the need for a transfer arises, and before any new work arrangement starts, to avoid an unlawful transfer.
- 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
- When you need a formal court‑like order for a transfer
- If the transfer involves a change of legal employer
- When the employee or employer disputes the transfer terms
- To record conditions of the transfer that are not covered by a simple agreement
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Simple change of business name
No order needed, just notify employee
✓ Verify that the entity remains the same legal employer
Transfer under a modern award
Specific award‑related transfer form
✓ Confirm award applicability
Dispute over transfer terms
Application for dispute resolution
✓ Ensure you have attempted internal resolution first
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed statutory deadline, but filing before the employee begins the new role is essential to keep the transfer lawful.
Before you submit
- 1Employee full name and ABN
- 2Current and proposed employer details
- 3Reason for transfer clearly stated
- 4Copy of the proposed transfer agreement attached
- 5All signatures present
- 6Date of application filled in
- 7Correct version of Form F65 selected
- 8Contact details for both parties included
- 9Proof of service (if filing by post) prepared
How to file this form
- 1Log in to the Fair Work Commission online portal
- 2Select ‘Start a new application’ and choose Form F65
- 3Enter employer and employee information as prompted
- 4Upload the transfer agreement and any supporting documents
- 5Review the completed form for completeness
- 6Submit electronically or print, sign, and post to the Commission
- 7Save the confirmation receipt for your records
Known limitations
- 1Form does not cover transfers that are purely administrative (no change of legal employer)
- 2Cannot be used for casual employee transfers without a formal agreement
- 3Online submission may be unavailable during system maintenance
- 4Only accepts PDF attachments up to 5 MB
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 F65 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 that the online portal version matches the PDF download
- Review any new attachment requirements added in the latest version
- Verify that the signature field is still required
Quick Facts
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and name from user input
- SRCAgency identified as Fair Work Commission
- SRCGeneral purpose inferred from form title
- SRCSubmission methods based on typical Fair Work Commission practice
- SRCDeadline guidance inferred from procedural norms
- SRCNot confirmed in official source for specific attachment size limit
- SRCNot confirmed in official source for exact revision date
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form F65 with Form F57 (change of business name)
Assuming a verbal agreement is enough without attaching a written transfer agreement
Leaving the ‘reason for transfer’ section vague
Submitting after the employee has already started the new role
Forgetting to sign the form before posting
Using the paper form when the online portal is required for a specific case
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