Apply to vary a transitional instrument (Form F25)

In some situations, a person covered by a transitional instrument can apply to change it. You can do this to remove terms that are ambiguous or uncertain and to make the instrument consistent with the Fair Work Act 2009. Apply using Form F25.

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Who can use this form
Before you start
Apply now
What happens next
Rules and regulations for this form

Who can use this form

Use this form only if:

you want to vary a transitional instrument to remove an ambiguity or uncertainty
you are covered by that instrument.

Before you start

Have this information ready before you begin the application. You will need to give or tell us:

the contact details of the person or organisation that is applying
your representative's details, such as a lawyer or paid agent (if you are using one)
the name of the transitional instrument
the reason you wish to vary the transitional instrument (we give you the choices)
the changes you are asking for.

We store your information in line with the Form F25 privacy notice (pdf).

Apply now

Send us your application and any supporting documents.

Email your documents to lodge@fwc.gov.au. You can also send or deliver your documents to the Commission office near you.

Form F25 (doc) – Application to vary a transitional instrument to remove an ambiguity or uncertainty Form F25 (pdf) – Application to vary a transitional instrument to remove an ambiguity or uncertainty

What happens next

As soon as possible, you must also send (serve) a copy of this application to:

each person covered by the transitional instrument
each person or organisation that is party to the instrument.

Rules and regulations for this form

Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009: Schedule 3, Part 3, item 10