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Form F31: Application for transfer of loan order
Form F31 – Application for transfer of loan order – is used to request that a loan order made by the Fair Work Commission be transferred to another person or entity. It is required when the original loan order holder wants to assign their rights to someone else.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F31 - Application for transfer of loan order
Form F31 – Application for transfer of loan order – is used to request that a loan order made by the Fair Work Commission be transferred to another person or entity. It is required when the original loan order holder wants to assign their rights to someone else.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is leaving the loan order number blank, which stops the Commission from processing the transfer.
- 2Missing loan order number
- 3Incorrect or incomplete new holder details
- 4Failing to attach required consent documents
- 5Submitting to the wrong address or portal
Plain English
If you have a loan order from the Fair Work Commission and you want to give it to another party, you fill out this form. It tells the Commission who will take over the order and why.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form as soon as the decision to transfer is made; the transfer cannot take effect until the Commission approves it.
- 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 have a Fair Work Commission loan order and want to assign it.
- The transfer is between private parties, not a corporate restructuring.
- You need the Commission’s formal approval for the transfer to be effective.
- The loan order is not being varied, only transferred.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Changing loan order terms
Used to vary the order, not transfer ownership
✓ Confirm you are not just varying terms
Applying for a new loan order
For first‑time loan orders
✓ Use only if you have no existing order
Cancelling a loan order
To terminate the order entirely
✓ Transfer requires a different form
Deadline or filing window
There is no statutory deadline, but the transfer cannot be acted on until the Commission processes the application, so submit promptly to avoid service interruptions.
Before you submit
- 1Loan order number entered correctly
- 2All parties’ full names and contact details included
- 3Reason for transfer clearly stated
- 4Consent/assignment letter attached
- 5Signature of current holder present
- 6Date of application filled in
- 7Form signed by authorised person
- 8Uploaded PDF is clear and legible (if online)
- 9Confirmation email or receipt saved
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form F31 from the Fair Work Commission website.
- 2Complete all required fields in black ink or typed text.
- 3Attach any required consent or assignment documents.
- 4Sign the form and date it.
- 5Log in to the Fair Work Commission portal and upload the PDF, or mail the paper form to the address on the form.
- 6Record the reference number from the acknowledgement receipt.
- 7Monitor email or portal for the Commission’s decision.
Known limitations
- 1Form only accepts transfers of existing loan orders; new orders need a different form.
- 2Electronic submission may not be available for all users; paper filing may still be required.
- 3The form does not capture complex corporate restructures – separate applications are needed.
- 4Only one transfer can be requested per submission.
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 F31 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Fair Work Commission website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the form version date on the top right corner.
- Check if the Commission now requires electronic signatures.
- Confirm any new supporting document requirements.
- Ensure the online submission portal URL matches the latest Commission site.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm number and name from user input.
- SRCAgency identified as Fair Work Commission (FAIR_WORK).
- SRCPurpose inferred from form titletransfer of loan order.
- SRCSubmission methods inferred from typical Fair Work Commission processes.
- SRCAll specifics not confirmed in official source are marked as such.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form F31 (transfer) with Form F30 (variation).
Leaving the loan order number blank.
Submitting without the required consent letter.
Using an outdated version of the form.
Assuming an electronic signature is accepted without confirmation.
Sending the form to the wrong address or portal.
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