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Form F66: Application for order about contract outworker
Form F66 is a ballot paper for members of a registered organisation to vote on a proposed amalgamation and any alternative amalgamation options. It is used under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 when the organisations have not selected a specific ballot paper.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F66 - Application for order about contract outworker
Form F66 is a ballot paper for members of a registered organisation to vote on a proposed amalgamation and any alternative amalgamation options. It is used under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 when the organisations have not selected a specific ballot paper.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not write your name or any other identifying information on the ballot.
- 2Leaving the ballot blank or writing anything other than YES/NO
- 3Adding personal identifiers that could disqualify the vote
- 4Sending the ballot after the closing time
- 5Using the wrong envelope or not sealing it properly
Plain English
If your union or other registered body is merging with another, you will receive this paper to say yes or no. The same paper also asks if you support an alternative merger if the main one is rejected. Fill it out in the space provided and send it back before the deadline.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The ballot must be returned by the closing date and time printed on the paper. The alternative amalgamation vote is held at the same time as the principal vote.
- 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 an existing registered organisation involved in a proposed amalgamation under the RO Act and Regulations.
- The amalgamation scheme includes an alternative amalgamation provision.
- No specific ballot paper has been elected by the organisations.
- Three or more organisations are affected and an alternative provision is permitted under s.41(2).
- You need to capture votes on both the principal and any alternative amalgamation at the same time.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Proposed amalgamation with alternative option and no specific ballot chosen
Captures votes on principal and alternative amalgamations on one paper
✓ Verify scheme contains an alternative provision (RO Act s.41).
Amalgamation without any alternative proposals
Only principal amalgamation needs voting
✓ Ensure scheme has no alternative clause.
Amalgamation where a specific ballot paper has already been selected
Different form may be required
✓ Confirm which ballot paper was elected.
Deadline or filing window
The ballot must be received by the AEC before the date and time shown on the paper. Any delay means your vote will not count.
Before you submit
- 1Confirm the amalgamation scheme outline has been sent to every member.
- 2Fill the organiser’s initials and the ballot closing date on the form.
- 3Instruct members to write only YES or NO – no names or marks.
- 4Provide each member with a declaration envelope.
- 5Place each completed ballot in its declaration envelope.
- 6Seal the declaration envelope and put it in the prepaid envelope addressed to the AEC.
- 7Check the prepaid envelope is correctly addressed and stamped.
- 8Retain a copy of the completed ballot for your records.
- 9Ensure the privacy notice has been supplied to members.
How to file this form
- 1Prepare the amalgamation scheme and the outline copy for members.
- 2Print a Form F66 for each voting organisation.
- 3Enter the organiser’s initials and the ballot closing date on the cover page.
- 4Distribute the ballot papers together with the scheme outline to all eligible members.
- 5Collect completed ballots and place each in its declaration envelope.
- 6Seal the declaration envelopes and insert them into the prepaid envelope addressed to the AEC.
- 7Lodge the envelope with the Fair Work Commission (mail or online portal).
Known limitations
- 1Only for organisations covered by the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009.
- 2Cannot be used if a specific ballot paper has already been chosen.
- 3Commission staff can give procedural help but not legal advice.
- 4Personal information collected may be disclosed to other parties in the matter.
- 5The form must be used together with the outline of the amalgamation scheme.
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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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form F66 is the current approved ballot paper for alternative amalgamation proposals, effective from 4 Oct 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the approval date – forms are valid from 4 Oct 2024.
- Remove the cover sheet and keep it for reference.
- Confirm the closing date field is present and filled.
- Verify the privacy notice wording matches the latest version.
- Ensure the directions to voter match the current text.
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Sources
- SRCForm approved from 4 Oct 2024verified.
- SRCBallot paper used when alternative amalgamation is proposedverified.
- SRCDirections to voter require YES/NO only and no identifying marksverified.
- SRCBallot must be returned in a declaration envelope and another prepaid envelope addressed to the AECverified.
- SRCCommission staff can provide information on processes, applications, and form completionverified.
- SRCPrivacy notice is part of the form’s information collectionverified.
- SRCCover sheet should be removed and kept for referenceverified.
- SRCSpecific alternative forms for other situationsnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up the principal amalgamation question with the alternative question.
Writing a member’s name or any identifying mark on the ballot.
Using the wrong envelope – declaration envelope vs prepaid envelope.
Leaving the organiser’s initials or closing date blank.
Sending the ballot to the wrong address (not the AEC).
Failing to include the scheme outline with the ballot package.
Using an outdated version of Form F66.
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