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Form F91A: Application for election (amended)
Form F91A – Application for election (amended) is a Fair Work Commission form used when a party wants to change a previously lodged election related to a workplace matter. It is filed after the original election has been submitted and needs correction or update.
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Fair Work Commission Form F91A - Application for election (amended)
Form F91A – Application for election (amended) is a Fair Work Commission form used when a party wants to change a previously lodged election related to a workplace matter. It is filed after the original election has been submitted and needs correction or update.
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Scan points- 1Leaving the original reference number blank is a frequent error.
- 2Missing the original election reference
- 3Providing unclear amendment details
- 4Submitting after the deadline
- 5Failing to attach required supporting documents
Plain English
If you already applied for an election with the Fair Work Commission but need to tweak details, you use this form. It tells the Commission what part of the original election you want to amend and why.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the amendment as soon as you notice the error, and within any time limit set by the Commission’s decision.
- 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 need to change details of an election that has already been submitted.
- You discovered an error in the original election application and want to correct it.
- You need to add or remove a party from an existing election.
- You are updating the election date or scope after the original filing.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
First-time election filing
Used for new elections, not amendments
✓ Verify you have not already lodged an election
Form F91 (Application for election)
Request to withdraw an election
Withdraws the whole election, not just amends it
✓ Confirm withdrawal is your intended outcome
Form F92 (Application to withdraw election)
Dispute about election decision
Seeks review rather than amendment
✓ Ensure you have a decision to review
Form F93 (Application for review of election)
Deadline or filing window
The amendment must be lodged before the deadline noted in the Commission’s original decision, or within any statutory time limit.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all required text fields; leave no mandatory box empty.
- 2Attach a copy of the original election application.
- 3Provide clear details of what is being changed and why.
- 4Sign the form in the appropriate signature block.
- 5Include any supporting documents required for the amendment.
- 6Check that the correct Fair Work Commission address or online portal is selected.
- 7Retain a copy of the completed form and attachments for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form F91A from the Fair Work Commission website or portal.
- 2Fill in the form using plain text; avoid abbreviations.
- 3Gather the original election paperwork and any evidence for the amendment.
- 4Sign the form and attach all supporting documents.
- 5Submit the form via the Fair Work Commission online portal or by post to the address listed on the form.
- 6Record the submission reference number or receipt.
Known limitations
- 1Only for amending an election that has already been lodged.
- 2Cannot be used to start a new election or withdraw an election entirely.
- 3Amendments may be subject to time limits set by the Commission (not stated in official source).
- 4The form does not include a fee schedule; any fee information is not confirmed in official source.
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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
- Check the version date printed on the form header.
- Confirm the form reference number is F91A.
- Verify that the section for the original election reference is present.
- Ensure any new fields introduced in the latest version are completed.
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Sources
- SRCForm number F91Aconfirmed in official source
- SRCIssuing agency: Fair Work Commissionconfirmed in official source
- SRCForm title: Application for election (amended)confirmed in official source
- SRCPurpose: amend a previously lodged electionconfirmed in official source
- SRCSubmission methods (online portal or post)not confirmed in official source
- SRCFee requirementsnot confirmed in official source
- SRCTime limits for amendmentnot confirmed in official source
- SRCRelated forms (F91, F92, F93)not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form F91 (new election) with Form F91A (amended election).
Leaving the original election reference number blank.
Submitting the amendment without attaching the original election copy.
Signing the form in the wrong signature block.
Using the postal address for new elections instead of the amendment address.
Assuming the form includes a fee payment section when none is shown.
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