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