An entry permit gives a union official the right to enter a workplace. There are 2 types of permit: a Fair Work entry permit and a Work Health and Safety (WHS) permit. Understand the rules and processes for each.
Find an entry permit
Find the details of current permit holders
About Fair Work entry permits
Understand when a permit is needed and how to identify them.
About Work Health and Safety entry permits
Find out about Work Health and Safety (WHS) permits and when to apply.
Training that permit holders must complete
Officials must complete training before they apply for a permit
When an official can enter a workplace
Union officials can enter workplaces for specific reasons.
Disputes about entry to workplaces
We can help resolve disputes about right of entry.
Apply for a Fair Work entry permit (Form F42)
Use this form to apply for a permit to enter a workplace.
Apply to renew a current Fair Work entry permit (Form F42D)
Use this form if you want to renew a current permit.
When to return an entry permit
Entry permits must be returned when they expire or are cancelled
Late return of entry permits
What to do if your entry permit is returned more than 7 days late.
Lost or stolen entry permits
You must report a lost or stolen entry permit immediately so we can cancel it.
Change of name
What to do if the permit holder has changed their name.