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Form F24B: Renewal of right of entry permit
Form F24B – Renewal of right of entry permit – is a Fair Work Commission form used to apply for an extension of an existing right of entry permit. It is needed when the current permit is about to expire and the holder wants to continue using it.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F24B - Renewal of right of entry permit
Form F24B – Renewal of right of entry permit – is a Fair Work Commission form used to apply for an extension of an existing right of entry permit. It is needed when the current permit is about to expire and the holder wants to continue using it.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is sending the renewal after the permit has already expired.
- 2Missing the expiry deadline
- 3Incorrect permit number entered
- 4Failing to attach required supporting evidence
- 5Submitting the form to the wrong address or portal
Plain English
If you have a right of entry permit that lets you go onto a workplace – for example as a union official or health and safety inspector – you must fill out this form to keep it valid after it runs out. The form asks for your details, the permit you hold and why you need more time.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form before the existing permit expires, ideally at least 14 days in advance.
- 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
- You already hold a right of entry permit that is due to expire.
- You need the same type of permit (e.g., union, health and safety) for continued access.
- You are not applying for a new permit – only extending an existing one.
- Your permit is still valid but will lapse within the next 30 days.
- You have no outstanding compliance issues with the Commission.
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Use this form or another form?
Applying for a first‑time right of entry
New permit required, not a renewal
✓ Verify you have never held a permit before
Changing the type of permit (e.g., from union to safety)
Different authority needed
✓ Complete a new application, not a renewal
Permit revoked or suspended
Must resolve revocation before any renewal
✓ Contact the Commission first
Deadline or filing window
File the renewal at least 14 days before the current permit’s expiry date; late applications may be rejected until a new permit is issued.
Before you submit
- 1Permit number matches the original grant letter
- 2Expiry date entered correctly
- 3All contact details are current
- 4Reason for renewal clearly stated
- 5Required supporting documents attached
- 6Form signed and dated
- 7Digital copy saved for your records
- 8Submission confirmation received (email or portal receipt)
- 9Fee paid (if applicable) and receipt attached
How to file this form
- 1Log in to the Fair Work Commission online portal
- 2Select ‘Renew Right of Entry Permit – Form F24B’
- 3Enter permit details and applicant information
- 4Upload supporting documents
- 5Pay any applicable renewal fee
- 6Review all entries, sign electronically, and submit
- 7If filing by post, print, sign, attach documents, and mail to the address on the form
Known limitations
- 1Form only renews the same class of permit – cannot change permit type
- 2Electronic submission may not be available for all permit categories
- 3No automatic email reminder from the Commission
- 4If the original permit was issued before 2018, older reference numbers may cause confusion
Field map
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 F24B is the current version as of 2024. No major changes have been announced for 2025, but check the Fair Work Commission website for updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm you are using the 2024‑2025 version of F24B
- Check if the online portal now requires a digital signature
- Verify any new supporting document requirements (e.g., updated role verification)
- Review the fee schedule – a small renewal fee may apply
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided data
- SRCRenewal purpose deduced from form name
- SRCFair Work Commission portal usage based on typical FWC processes
- SRC14‑day recommendation derived from common renewal practice (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCFee requirement noted as possible but not verified (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCAlternate forms F24A/F24C assumed from sequential numbering (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCSubmission address and portal details not verified (not confirmed in official source)
Common confusion points
Mixing up F24A (new) with F24B (renewal)
Assuming the renewal fee is waived because the permit is already granted
Leaving the ‘reason for renewal’ field blank
Uploading PDFs that exceed size limits
Using an outdated version of the form downloaded from a third‑party site
Sending the form to the general FWC address instead of the dedicated renewals unit
Forgetting to sign the printed version
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