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Form F72: Application for order about employee organization
Form F72 is the Fair Work Commission’s application to get an order that stops bullying at work. Use it if you work for a constitutionally‑covered business, have been bullied and fear it could happen again.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F72 - Application for order about employee organization
Form F72 is the Fair Work Commission’s application to get an order that stops bullying at work. Use it if you work for a constitutionally‑covered business, have been bullied and fear it could happen again.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Leaving out the employer’s legal name or ABN is a common mistake.
- 2Missing employer’s legal name or ABN
- 3Not providing contact details for every alleged bully
- 4Failing to note interpreter or special assistance needs
- 5Omitting representative permission details
Plain English
You fill this form to ask the Commission to tell your boss and the person who bullied you to stop. It asks for your details, your employer’s details and the people you say bullied you.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form when you want the Commission to consider an order to stop the bullying. Not confirmed in official source for a specific deadline.
- 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 work for a constitutionally‑covered business.
- You have experienced bullying at work.
- You believe the bullying could happen again.
- You want the Fair Work Commission to issue an order to stop it.
- You can provide a payslip or PAYG summary to help identify your employer.
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Use this form or another form?
You need an order for unfair dismissal
Different legal remedy
✓ Verify you are not seeking dismissal relief
You are reporting a single incident of harassment without risk of recurrence
May use a workplace complaint form
✓ Check if bullying criteria are met
You want a general workplace dispute resolution
Other Commission forms apply
✓ Confirm the issue is bullying before using F72
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed filing deadline; submit as soon as you decide to seek an order. Not confirmed in official source for any statutory time limit.
Before you submit
- 1Gather payslip, PAYG summary or contract to confirm employer details.
- 2Fill in personal details, including age confirmation.
- 3Enter full legal name, ACN/ABN and contact of your employer/principal.
- 4List each person you allege bullied you and their employer’s details.
- 5Indicate if you need an interpreter or special hearing assistance.
- 6Provide representative details if you have a lawyer or paid agent.
- 7Attach any supporting evidence (e.g., emails, witness statements).
- 8Prepare the application fee or fee‑waiver form.
- 9Check that all email addresses and phone numbers are correct.
- 10Save a copy of the completed form for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Complete the F72 form and attach supporting documents.
- 2Email the form to [email protected], or post/in‑person deliver it to the state/territory office.
- 3Pay the application fee at the time of lodgement.
- 4If you cannot pay, attach the fee‑waiver form with your application.
- 5Request interpreter or special assistance if needed.
- 6Keep the receipt or proof of lodgement.
Known limitations
- 1Only for workers in constitutionally‑covered businesses.
- 2Must show a risk of further bullying, not a one‑off incident.
- 3Commission staff cannot give legal advice.
- 4A representative must have permission if a hearing is held.
- 5Confidentiality requests must be discussed after lodgement.
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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 F72 is approved for use from 25 September 2025. It is the current form for applying for a bullying stop order.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form version is the one approved from 25 Sep 2025.
- Check the current application fee on the Commission website.
- Verify if you need to complete the fee‑waiver form at the same time.
- Ensure you have the latest contact details for the Commission (email [email protected]).
- Review any new guidance on interpreter or special assistance requests.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm approved with effect from 25 September 2025confirmed.
- SRCApplication fee must be paid at lodgementconfirmed.
- SRCFee waiver can be applied at the same timeconfirmed.
- SRCForm can be lodged by email to [email protected]confirmed.
- SRCForm can be lodged by post or in person at state/territory officeconfirmed.
- SRCForm asks for details of employer/principal and bully’s employerconfirmed.
- SRCInterpreter assistance option is includedconfirmed.
- SRCSpecial assistance for hearing option is includedconfirmed.
Common confusion points
Mixing up bullying with a single harassment incident.
Forgetting to include the employer’s ABN or ACN.
Leaving the fee unpaid or not attaching the waiver form.
Not indicating interpreter or special assistance needs.
Assuming staff will give legal advice on the form.
Submitting the form without a supporting payslip or contract.
Failing to check the current fee amount before lodgement.
Providing incomplete contact details for the bully’s employer.
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