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If your employer has dismissed you, and you believe it was unfair, you may be able to make a claim. Use Form F2. Check you are ready before you apply.
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Who can use this form
Only use this form if you:
- have been dismissed and believe it was unfair AND
- are eligible to make an unfair dismissal application.
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If you are a regulated worker and you believe you have been unfairly deactivated from a digital labour platform or you believe your services contract in the road transport industry has been unfairly terminated, do not use Form F2.
See:
Apply for unfair deactivation (for regulated workers) (Form F89)
Apply for unfair termination (for regulated workers) (Form F90)
Before you start
An application is the start of a legal process. When you lodge this form you will need to pay a fee.
Remember: you must apply within 21 days after the date of your dismissal. It is important to get your application to us on time. You can apply even if you don't have all the information yet. You can send us more details and supporting documents after you have applied.
We can only extend the deadline for lodging an application in exceptional circumstances. For information on how the 21 days is calculated, go to Timeframe for lodgment.
Have this information ready before you begin this form. You may need to give us details including:
- how long you worked for your employer
- what type of employee you were (see Who the law protects from unfair dismissal)
- why you believe the dismissal was 'harsh, unjust or unreasonable' (see What is unfair dismissal?).
Answer every question in the form and tell us briefly what happened. If you need help, look at the sample application form. If you do not understand a question you can Contact us.
We store your information in line with the Form F2 privacy notice (pdf).
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Submit your form by no later than 11:59 pm on the 21st day after your dismissal took effect.
Lodge your form online. To get started click on Apply online, follow the prompts to log in or set up an account. Alternatively email your completed form to lodge@fwc.gov.au. You will not receive an automatic reply when you lodge. We will usually respond within 5 business days.
You can also post or deliver your application to the Commission office near you. In some circumstances you can make an application over the phone.
The application fee
You need to pay a fee when you apply. The fee for 2025-26 is $89.70 and changes on 1 July each year.
If you apply:
- online - you can either pay the lodgment fee or request to have it waived when you submit your online application
- by email or post - we will contact you about payment. We cannot process your application until you pay the fee
You may not have to pay a fee if this would cause serious financial hardship. Apply for a waiver using Form F80.
What happens next
We will usually action your application within 5 business days. We will email you to confirm and outline any further steps to be taken. We then:
- send a copy of the application to your employer
- organise a conciliation meeting to help you and your employer discuss the issues.
Learn more about the conciliation process:
- What happens at conciliation
- complete our Preparing for an unfair dismissal conciliation online learning module.
You can contact us on 1300 799 675 if you haven’t heard from us after 5 business days.
Rules and regulations for this form
Fair Work Act 2009: Section 394
Fair Work Commission Rules 2024: Rule 71