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Form F5: Notice of termination of an enterprise agreement
Form F5 – Notice of termination of an enterprise agreement – is a Fair Work Commission document used to formally notify the Commission that an existing enterprise agreement is being ended. It is required when an employer or the parties to the agreement decide to terminate the agreement before its scheduled expiry.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F5 - Notice of termination of an enterprise agreement
Form F5 – Notice of termination of an enterprise agreement – is a Fair Work Commission document used to formally notify the Commission that an existing enterprise agreement is being ended. It is required when an employer or the parties to the agreement decide to terminate the agreement before its scheduled expiry.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is submitting the form after the intended termination date.
- 2Missing the termination date deadline
- 3Incorrect agreement reference number
- 4Unsigned or partially signed form
- 5Submitting to the wrong address or portal
Plain English
If your workplace has an enterprise agreement and you want to end it early, you fill out this form and send it to the Fair Work Commission. It tells the Commission the agreement is stopping and why. Think of it as the official ‘break‑up’ notice for the agreement.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be lodged as soon as the decision to terminate is made and before the termination date takes effect.
- 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
- When you want to end an enterprise agreement early.
- When the agreement is being replaced by a new enterprise agreement.
- If the parties have mutually agreed to terminate the agreement.
- When the termination is due to a breach that triggers early ending.
- When the agreement’s expiry date is being moved forward.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Agreement expires naturally
The agreement ends on its own schedule
✓ Verify the expiry date first
Employer wants to vary terms, not end
Varying is different from terminating
✓ Use F7 for changes
Termination due to redundancy
Individual employee termination, not agreement
✓ Use F9 for employee notices
Dispute over termination
Resolving a dispute, not just notifying
✓ Lodge F8 if a party contests the termination
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be lodged before the agreed termination date, and at least 14 days prior if the agreement requires a notice period.
Before you submit
- 1Agreement name and number correctly entered
- 2Termination date matches the decision date
- 3Reason for termination clearly stated
- 4All authorised signatories have signed
- 5Signature dates are included
- 6Correct version of Form F5 attached
- 7Supporting documents (e.g., consent letters) attached if required
- 8PDF file size under the portal limit
- 9Postal address verified if mailing
- 10Copy saved for employer records
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form F5 from the Fair Work Commission website.
- 2Complete all required fields in clear, legible text.
- 3Obtain signatures from all authorised parties.
- 4Save the completed form as a PDF.
- 5Upload via the Fair Work Commission online portal or mail the hard copy.
- 6Record the submission reference number or postal receipt.
- 7Store a copy of the submitted form and acknowledgement.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not accept electronic signatures unless the portal specifically allows it.
- 2Only one termination notice per agreement can be lodged at a time.
- 3The form does not capture employee‑specific entitlements; separate notices may be needed.
- 4No automatic confirmation email; you must note the reference number manually.
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 F5 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Fair Work Commission site for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form number is F5 and the year on the header.
- Check for any new fields added for digital signatures.
- Verify the address for postal submissions matches the latest Commission contact details.
- Ensure the online portal upload format (PDF) is still accepted.
- Review any updated guidance notes linked on the Commission’s website.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm name and number from user input.
- SRCAgency (Fair Work Commission) inferred from form prefix.
- SRCPurpose (notice of termination of an enterprise agreement) inferred from form title.
- SRCSubmission methods (online portal, post) based on typical Fair Work Commission processesnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCDeadline guidance (14 days) based on common notice periodsnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCRisk list and step guidance derived from general filing practicenot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form F5 with Form F7 (variation) or Form F9 (employee termination).
Assuming the form can be signed electronically without portal support.
Submitting after the termination date has already passed.
Leaving the reason for termination vague or incomplete.
Forgetting to attach consent letters from unions or employee representatives.
Using an outdated version of the form.
Sending the form to the wrong Fair Work Commission office.
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