Use this form to lodge an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission. This form and any supporting information should be lodged within 21 days of your dismissal taking effect.
Before starting you should check if you are eligible by taking the Unfair dismissal eligibility quiz.
To complete your application, you will need:
You will also need to pay the application fee of $74.50 when you lodge this form. If paying the fee will cause you serious hardship, you can apply for a fee waiver. The fee waiver should be lodged at the same time as your application.
You can lodge your application online or by completing the paper form.
Find out how to prepare and lodge your application, and what happens next, by reading about the process for unfair dismissal claims.
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