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Form F78: Application for transfer of registration
This form is for agreeing to let the Fair Work Commission make a final decision on your sexual harassment dispute. Use it if you're involved in such a case (as an applicant, aggrieved person, or respondent), after a conference didn't resolve it, and they issued a certificate requiring arbitration.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F78 - Application for transfer of registration
This form is for agreeing to let the Fair Work Commission make a final decision on your sexual harassment dispute. Use it if you're involved in such a case (as an applicant, aggrieved person, or respondent), after a conference didn't resolve it, and they issued a certificate requiring arbitration.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't forget to submit this form within 60 days of getting the certificate—otherwise, your agreement to arbitration might not be considered.
- 2Missing the 60-day deadline
- 3Not sending a copy to all involved parties
- 4Forgetting to answer 'Yes' to consent to arbitration
- 5Not providing accurate contact details for notifying parties
Plain English
This form lets you say 'yes' to letting the Fair Work Commission handle your work-related sexual harassment case. Use this if you're in a dispute where a conference didn't fix things and they gave you a notice asking for arbitration.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form within 60 days of when the Fair Work Commission gave you the certificate for arbitration. Also send a copy to all other people in your case as soon as possible after sending it to them.
- 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 form if you're a party to a sexual harassment dispute before the Fair Work Commission (FWC).
- Only use it after a conference didn't resolve your case, and the FWC issued a certificate under section 527R(3)(a).
- You must agree for the FWC to arbitrate (make a final decision) on the dispute.
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Use this form or another form?
You're unsure if a conference was held and a certificate under s527R(3)(a) was issued for your case
Missing these elements means this form isn't applicable
✓ Verify with Commission letters/emails
You're not sure if at least one aggrieved person and one respondent agree to arbitration
The Commission can only arbitrate if both groups are included
✓ Confirm all relevant parties consent
If you need a representative but don't know how to get permission for them
Without proper representation, your rights might be affected
✓ Check the Commission's practice note on lawyer/agent representation
Deadline or filing window
You must send this form to the Fair Work Commission within 60 days from when they issued the certificate for arbitration.
Before you submit
- 1Confirm you've received the certificate under s527R(3)(a) within 60 days of issuance
- 2Verify all notifying parties include at least one aggrieved person and one respondent
- 3Ensure your contact details (email, phone, address) are accurate
- 4Check if a representative is needed—fill in their info correctly if yes
- 5Read the privacy notice before signing
- 6Sign the form (electronic or typed name)
- 7Send a copy to every other party involved: aggrieved persons, respondents, industrial associations, employers/principals, and representatives
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form F78 accurately, including case details and notifying parties
- 2Sign the form (use electronic signature or type your name in the box)
- 3Send the original to the Fair Work Commission via email at [email protected] or post/in person at their state/territory office
- 4As soon as possible after sending, send a copy to each other party: aggrieved persons, respondents, industrial associations (if applicable), employers/principals, and any representatives
Known limitations
- 1Arbitration via this form is final and binding—no appeal through the FWC unless specific exceptions apply (not confirmed in source).
- 2The FWC will remove non-consenting parties from their case, potentially affecting court involvement.
- 3You must agree to arbitration before submitting; if you don't, you can't use this form.
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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 F78 is approved by the Fair Work Commission and will be effective from 25 September 2025.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- The form's approval date changed from previous versions; effective 25 September 2025.
- New section about special assistance (e.g., sight/hearing difficulties) added on page 6.
- Updated privacy notice reference on page 6.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm number is F78 → confirmed from source.
- SRCIssuing agency is Fair Work Commission → confirmed.
- SRCEffective date from 25 September 2025 → confirmed in source.
- SRCSection about special assistance added on page 6 → confirmed.
- SRCDeadline of 60 days after certificate issuance → confirmed.
Common confusion points
Forgetting the 60-day deadline for submitting F78 after certificate issuance
Not including all required parties—missing an aggrieved person or respondent
Incorrectly filling out case details like applicant name or commission case number
Not getting permission to be represented by a lawyer/agent if needed
Sending the form without signing it
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