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Form F12: Application for an order to stop bullying
Form F12 – Application for an order to stop bullying – is a Fair Work Commission form used to ask the Commission to issue a stop‑bullying order against a workplace bully. Use it when you have experienced serious bullying at work and need a legal remedy.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F12 - Application for an order to stop bullying
Form F12 – Application for an order to stop bullying – is a Fair Work Commission form used to ask the Commission to issue a stop‑bullying order against a workplace bully. Use it when you have experienced serious bullying at work and need a legal remedy.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting clear dates and examples of bullying behaviour.
- 2Leaving key details blank (dates, names, specific incidents)
- 3Failing to attach supporting evidence
- 4Submitting the form to the wrong address or portal
- 5Not signing the declaration
Plain English
If someone at your job is repeatedly harassing, threatening or undermining you, you can fill out this form to ask the Fair Work Commission to tell them to stop. The form asks for details about the bullying and any steps you’ve already taken. It’s a way to get formal protection without going to court.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form as soon as possible after the bullying becomes serious or after internal complaints have failed. There is no strict statutory deadline, but delays can affect the outcome.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use when you need a formal stop‑bullying order from the Commission.
- Do not use for general workplace grievances that can be resolved through internal processes.
- If you want compensation for lost wages, you may need a separate General Protection claim (Form F4).
- Employers seeking to respond to a bullying claim use Form F13 – Response to an application for a stop‑bullying order.
- If the bullying involves discrimination, consider a claim with the Australian Human Rights Commission instead.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
You want compensation for lost wages
F4 deals with compensation, not stop‑bullying orders
✓ Verify you need monetary relief before using F12
Employer wants to respond to your claim
This is the employer’s reply form
✓ Ensure the response is filed within the time limit set by the Commission
Bullying is also discrimination
Different body handles discrimination
✓ Check if discrimination elements need a separate filing
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the Commission expects you to apply promptly after the bullying becomes severe or after internal complaints have been exhausted.
Before you submit
- 1All personal details are correct and match your ID.
- 2Full name and contact details of the alleged bully are provided.
- 3Specific incidents are listed with dates and times.
- 4Copies of any written complaints to the employer are attached.
- 5Witness statements or supporting emails are included.
- 6Signed declaration is present.
- 7A copy of your identification document is attached.
- 8Form is saved as PDF (if filing online) and under 10 MB.
- 9Correct portal or postal address is selected.
How to file this form
- 1Log in to the Fair Work Commission online portal (myFWC).
- 2Select ‘Start a new application’ and choose Form F12.
- 3Enter your details and the bully’s details as prompted.
- 4Upload the completed PDF and all supporting files.
- 5Review the summary, confirm the declaration, and submit.
- 6If filing by post, print the form, sign, attach documents, and mail to the Commission’s address.
Known limitations
- 1The form does not award monetary compensation.
- 2It cannot be used for disputes that are purely industrial relations matters (e.g., award interpretation).
- 3Only the Fair Work Commission can issue a stop‑bullying order, not state tribunals.
- 4Electronic submission requires a compatible PDF; older browsers may cause upload errors.
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Compact field-by-field guide
Applicant
1 items
Full name (and representative, if any), postal address, email, and phone number of the person or organisation lodging the application.
Respondent
1 items
The exact legal name and ABN of the employer or other party the application is made against.
The Matter
2 items
Identify the kind of matter — for example, unfair dismissal, general protections, or an agreement application.
A clear description of what happened, relevant dates, and the outcome you are seeking.
Dates
1 items
Relevant dates such as the date of dismissal or the date the issue arose — these determine whether you are within time.
Supporting
1 items
Any documents that support your application, such as letters, contracts, or notices.
Declaration
1 items
Sign and date the form. Applications may also require a fee or an application for a fee waiver.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form F12 is current as of the 2024 Fair Work Commission forms update. No major revisions have been announced for 2025.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form version date (2024) on the first page.
- Confirm the online portal link matches the latest FWC website.
- Verify that the declaration wording has not been updated.
- Ensure you have the current list of acceptable supporting documents.
- Review any new guidance notes attached to the form.
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Sources
- SRCForm number and name derived from user input.
- SRCAgency (Fair Work Commission) confirmed from input.
- SRCPurpose of Form F12 inferred from typical FWC naming conventions.
- SRCSubmission methods (online portal, post) based on standard FWC practice.
- SRCDeadlines and procedural details marked as not confirmed in official source where specific timing is unknown.
- SRCRisk and confusion points generated from common sense about form completion, not from official guidance.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form F12 with Form F4 (compensation claims).
Leaving the ‘order sought’ section vague – the Commission needs a clear stop‑bullying request.
Submitting the form to the Australian Tax Office by mistake.
Not attaching evidence of prior internal complaints, which may be required.
Using an outdated PDF version that lacks the latest declaration wording.
Failing to sign the form electronically or physically.
Assuming the form can be filed anonymously – it requires your identity.
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