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Form F95: Application for order about compliance
Form F95 – Application for order about compliance – is a Fair Work Commission form used to request a compliance order against an employer or employee. It is lodged when a party believes the other has breached workplace laws or a Fair Work decision.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F95 - Application for order about compliance
Form F95 – Application for order about compliance – is a Fair Work Commission form used to request a compliance order against an employer or employee. It is lodged when a party believes the other has breached workplace laws or a Fair Work decision.
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Scan points- 1Leaving required fields blank is the most common mistake.
- 2Missing the filing deadline
- 3Providing incomplete or inaccurate details
- 4Failing to attach supporting evidence
- 5Signing the form incorrectly
Plain English
If you think someone at work is not following the law, you can fill out this form to ask the Commission to make them comply. The form asks for details about the breach and what you want the Commission to order.
Submission Date
- Filing date: You should lodge the form as soon as the breach occurs or when you become aware of it. Not stated in the official source.
- 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
- When you believe an employer or employee has breached workplace laws or a Fair Work decision.
- When you need a formal compliance order rather than an advisory or mediation outcome.
- When internal dispute resolution steps have been exhausted or are not applicable.
- When the issue relates to ongoing non‑compliance, not a single incident of unfair dismissal.
- When you want the Commission to enforce a specific legal obligation.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Unfair dismissal claim
Different legal ground (termination vs compliance)
✓ Confirm the dispute is about dismissal, not ongoing breach
Form F4 – Unfair dismissal application
General protections claim
Focuses on unlawful action, not compliance order
✓ Verify the claim relates to protected workplace right
Form F7 – General protections application
Request for a decision review
Looks at overturning a decision, not enforcing compliance
✓ Ensure you are seeking a review, not a new order
Form F8 – Review of a Commission decision
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all mandatory fields with accurate party details.
- 2Attach all relevant evidence of the alleged breach (e.g., correspondence, payslips).
- 3Include a clear statement of the specific law or decision that has been breached.
- 4Sign and date the form as required.
- 5Check that the correct version of the form is being used.
- 6Pay any required filing fee (amount not confirmed in official source).
- 7Prepare a cover letter summarising the request (optional but helpful).
- 8Make a copy of the completed form and all attachments for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form F95 from the Fair Work Commission portal.
- 2Fill in the form electronically or print and complete it by hand.
- 3Gather supporting documents and evidence.
- 4Submit the form online via the Fair Work Commission’s e‑filing system or mail it to the address listed on the form (address not confirmed in official source).
- 5Pay any applicable filing fee.
- 6Retain the receipt or confirmation email as proof of lodgement.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable for seeking a compliance order; other disputes require different forms.
- 2The form does not replace the need to follow any internal grievance processes required by the employer.
- 3A compliance order cannot be sought for matters already decided by a court or tribunal.
- 4The form may not be accepted if the alleged breach is outside the scope of Fair Work legislation.
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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 F95 – Application for order about compliance – is the current Fair Work Commission form used to seek a compliance order. No recent revisions have been announced publicly.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm you are using the latest PDF version from the Fair Work Commission website.
- Check for any updated contact details for the Commission’s filing office (address not confirmed in official source).
- Verify whether a filing fee is required and if the amount has changed (fee amount not confirmed in official source).
- Review any new declaration statements or signature requirements.
- Ensure any referenced supporting forms or annexes are the current editions.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm number identified as F95 (confirmed in official source).
- SRCForm name identified as 'Application for order about compliance' (confirmed in official source).
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Fair Work Commission (confirmed in official source).
- SRCPurpose described as request for a compliance order against an employer or employee (inferred from form name).
- SRCSpecific fee amount, filing address, and deadline dates are not confirmed in official source.
- SRCRelated forms (F4, F7, F8) mentioned based on common Fair Work Commission practice (not confirmed in official source).
Common confusion points
Mixing up this form with the unfair dismissal application (Form F4).
Omitting the specific law or decision that has been breached.
Failing to attach supporting evidence, leading to a request for further information.
Submitting the form to the wrong address or portal.
Not signing or dating the declaration section.
Assuming a filing fee is not required without checking the latest guidance.
Using an outdated version of the form.
Believing the form can be used for any workplace dispute, not just compliance orders.
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