A party to a services contract (or an organisation that represents them) may be able to apply to us for a remedy if they think there are unfair terms in the contract. When we receive their application, we will send you a copy. You must reply within 7 days using Form F91A.
On this page:
Who can use this form
Only use Form F91A if:
- you have been sent (served) an application for an unfair contract term remedy (Form F91), and
- the Form F91 names you as the respondent, or you are responding for the respondent.
Before you start
You are responding to the start of a legal process. If you do not understand a question in the form you can contact us.
Have this information ready before you start. You will need to tell us:
- your contact details
- your representative’s contact details (if you have one)
- whether you have any jurisdictional or other objections to the application
- your response to what the applicant says in the application.
Only include copies of documents that are directly relevant to the application. We will ask you later if we need more information, documents or evidence.
See Independent contractor disputes about unfair contract terms for more information.
We store your information in line with the Form F91A privacy notice (pdf).
Lodge now
Email your response form to lodge@fwc.gov.au.
You can also send or deliver your document to the Commission office near you.
What happens next
You must send (serve) a copy of this response form and any supporting documents to the applicant and their representative (if they have one) within 7 days after we send you the application.
You can include the applicant in the email you send us. If you send your response to the applicant in a different way, you need to tell us.
We will contact you to tell you what happens next.
Rules and regulations for this form
Fair Work Act 2009 Section 536ND