Official form guide
Form F73: Application for registration of organization
Form F73 is the Fair Work Commission’s response form for an employer or principal when they are asked to reply to an application for an order to stop bullying at work. It is used after the Commission has sent a letter requesting a response to a Form F72 bullying application.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F73 - Application for registration of organization
Form F73 is the Fair Work Commission’s response form for an employer or principal when they are asked to reply to an application for an order to stop bullying at work. It is used after the Commission has sent a letter requesting a response to a Form F72 bullying application.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Common mistake: forgetting to send a copy of the form to the other parties in the case.
- 2Missing or incorrect authorised signature
- 3Failing to provide a copy to the applicant or other parties
- 4Submitting after the deadline
- 5Leaving interpreter or special‑assistance fields blank when needed
Plain English
If you’ve been told the Fair Work Commission wants to hear your side of a bullying complaint, you fill out this form. It’s the first step – you don’t need to attach evidence yet, just your answers and any objections.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Return the form by the due date written in the Commission’s letter that asked for a response. If you received several F72 applications about the same conduct, you can reply once using this form.
- 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 when the Commission asks you to respond to a Form F72 bullying application.
- Use if you have received two or more F72 applications about the same conduct and want to give one identical response.
- Use as the first step in replying – you do not need to attach evidence at this stage.
- Use if you need to indicate interpreter or special assistance requirements for any hearing.
- Use if you have a lawyer, paid agent or support organisation representing you.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Single bullying application received
This is the required response form for a single F72 case.
✓ Verify you have only one F72 and the conduct is not identical to another.
Multiple F72 applications about the same conduct
One combined response is allowed when the substance is the same.
✓ Confirm all F72s were lodged at the same time and relate to substantially similar conduct.
Need to submit evidence or supporting documents now
Evidence is not required at this stage; use separate attachment or later submission.
✓ Check the Commission’s letter for any request for evidence.
Request for a conference or hearing representation
You must provide representative details and obtain permission if a hearing is scheduled.
✓ Confirm you have written permission before the hearing.
Form F73 (section on representative)
Applicant is not a ‘worker’ or case involves defence matters
Such objections are listed on the form but may require separate legal routes.
✓ Verify the specific objection wording and any extra forms required.
Not Form F73 (different objection form)
Deadline or filing window
The response must be filed by the exact due date stated in the Commission’s request letter. Late submissions may delay the case or affect the Commission’s decision.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all employer/principal contact fields (legal name, ABN/ACN, address, email, phone).
- 2Answer interpreter and special assistance questions, if applicable.
- 3Provide representative details if you have a lawyer, paid agent or support organisation.
- 4List any objections on page 6 and attach extra pages if needed.
- 5Sign the form (authorised person) – electronic or typed name.
- 6Send the form by email to [email protected] or by post/in‑person to the state/territory office.
- 7Copy the form and any attachments to the applicant and any other parties named in the F72.
- 8Keep a dated copy for your records.
- 9Check that the submission is before the due date noted in the Commission’s letter.
How to file this form
- 1Gather employer/principal details and the F72 application(s).
- 2Fill in Form F73, answering all questions and noting any objections.
- 3Add representative information if you have legal or paid‑agent support.
- 4Sign the form (or insert an electronic signature).
- 5Email the completed form to [email protected] or post it to the relevant state office.
- 6Send a copy to the applicant and any other parties listed in the F72.
- 7File a copy for your own records with the submission date.
Known limitations
- 1The form is only for responding to bullying applications – not for other employment disputes.
- 2Evidence cannot be attached at this stage; the Commission will request it later if needed.
- 3You may only combine responses when the F72 applications were lodged simultaneously and concern substantially similar conduct.
- 4Permission to be represented is required only if a conference or hearing is scheduled.
- 5The form does not cover objections unrelated to bullying (e.g., industrial relations matters).
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 F73 is the current approved response form for bullying applications, effective from 25 September 2025.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form version is the one approved on 25 September 2025.
- Check the due‑date stated in the Commission’s request letter.
- Verify whether an electronic signature is acceptable (the form allows it).
- Review the interpreter and special assistance questions for accuracy.
- Ensure the privacy notice has been read and understood.
Quick Facts
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm approved with effect from 25 September 2025confirmed on p.1.
- SRCPurpose: employer/principal response to an order to stop bullyingconfirmed on p.1.
- SRCSignature requirement and electronic signature optionconfirmed on p.11.
- SRCEmail submission address [email protected] and postal/in‑person optionsconfirmed on p.12.
- SRCInterpreter and special assistance questionsconfirmed on p.3.
- SRCRepresentative details section and permission noteconfirmed on p.4.
- SRCObjection checklist (worker definition, constitutional business, etc.)confirmed on p.6.
- SRCRequirement to send a copy to other people in the caseconfirmed on p.12.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form F72 (application) with Form F73 (response).
Thinking evidence must be attached now – the form explicitly says it is not required at this stage.
Forgetting to send a copy of the response to the applicant and other parties.
Leaving the signature box blank or not using an authorised signatory.
Not indicating interpreter or special assistance needs, leading to delays.
Submitting the form after the due date stated in the Commission’s letter.
Assuming the same form can be used for unrelated bullying claims.
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