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Form F68: Application for order about workplace delegation
This form is an application submitted to the Fair Work Commission regarding a workplace delegation. It seeks a formal order about how certain work duties or responsibilities should be assigned within a workplace. Use it when there is a dispute or need for clarification on who performs specific job functions.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F68 - Application for order about workplace delegation
This form is an application submitted to the Fair Work Commission regarding a workplace delegation. It seeks a formal order about how certain work duties or responsibilities should be assigned within a workplace. Use it when there is a dispute or need for clarification on who performs specific job functions.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not assume the Commission knows your history; attach all relevant documentation.
- 2Failing to define the scope of the disputed duties clearly
- 3Submitting outdated or irrelevant employment records
- 4Not providing evidence of prior attempts at negotiation
- 5Missing required signatures from all necessary parties
Plain English
If you are unsure who should be doing certain jobs at your workplace, this form helps the Fair Work Commission step in. You use it to ask them to make an official decision about how work tasks are divided among staff members. It formalizes roles and responsibilities when internal agreements aren't clear.
Submission Date
- Filing date: This application is usually filed when informal resolution attempts have failed, or a critical disagreement over role boundaries arises. There are no universal deadlines; timing depends entirely on the workplace dispute timeline.
- 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
- Use this if there is a dispute about who should perform certain job duties.
- Select this when you need the Commission to formally clarify work responsibilities within your workplace.
- This applies when existing roles or delegations are unclear and causing conflict.
- It seeks a formal order, not just advice.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Dispute over pay rate
This form is for job duties, not wages.
✓ Check the specific dispute type first.
General dispute application (if applicable)
Need to change company structure
This addresses roles, not overall agreement changes.
✓ Confirm if an EA amendment is needed.
Enterprise Agreement variation application
Employee misconduct complaint
This deals with role clarity and assignments, not disciplinary actions.
✓ Ensure the core issue is delegation, not behaviour.
Deadline or filing window
The timing is event-driven, tied to when the delegation dispute escalates beyond internal resolution methods. Check current Fair Work guidelines for specific filing windows.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all names and addresses are current and accurate.
- 2Attach clear evidence of the delegation dispute (e.g., emails, job descriptions).
- 3Complete all required sections; do not leave fields blank if information is needed.
- 4Confirm who needs to be served with a copy of the application.
- 5Check that the intended relief/order sought is clearly defined in the form.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest F68 form from the Fair Work Commission website.
- 2Complete all sections using plain language and specific details.
- 3Gather supporting documents relating to the delegation dispute.
- 4Submit the completed form and attachments via the designated online portal or by mail.
- 5Keep a record of the submission date, tracking number, and confirmation receipt.
Known limitations
- 1This form only seeks an order about *delegation*, not general industrial law changes.
- 2The Commission's decision does not guarantee future dispute resolution; it sets a current order.
- 3Do not rely on this form for legal advice or tax outcomes.
- 4Not confirmed in official source regarding specific time limits for filing.
Field map
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the current fee structure listed on the Fair Work Commission portal.
- Check for updates regarding required supporting documentation (e.g., job descriptions).
- Confirm if the form requires specific local council or state-level attachments.
- Review any changes to the defined parties (applicant, respondent) sections.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCAgency: Fair Work Commission (FAIR_WORK)
- SRCForm Number: F68
- SRCPurpose: Application for order about workplace delegation.
- SRCContext: Workplace disputes regarding job function assignment.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'order' with 'advice': The Commission issues a binding order, not just advice.
Mistaking job role dispute for unfair dismissal: This addresses duties, not termination reasons.
Not clearly defining the desired outcome: Vague requests delay the process.
Assuming state law applies when federal law is required (or vice versa).
Failing to identify all necessary parties involved in the delegation dispute.
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