Apply for order for substituted service (Form F49)

A person may make an application for an order for substituted service if there is the option for personal or other service of a document in a case before the Commission. To apply for a substituted service order use Form F49.

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Before you start
Who can use this form
Apply now
What happens next?
Rules and regulations for this form

Before you start

Have this information ready before you begin. You will need to tell us:

your details
your organisation's details (if you are applying on behalf of an organisation)
your representative's details, such as a lawyer or paid agent (if you are using one)
the details of the other party to the case before the Commission
the details of service
the documents that you are seeking substituted service for
the reasons for substituted service.

Who can use this form

Use this form if you want to apply for an order for substituted service of a document in a case before the Commission.

Apply now

Email your application to lodge@fwc.gov.au.

You can also send or deliver your document to the Commission office near you.

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Form F49 (doc) – Application for order for substituted service Form F49 (pdf) – Application for order for substituted service

What happens next?

If the Commission issues the order to you, it is your responsibility to send (serve*) the order on the person it is addressed to.

Rules and regulations for this form

Fair Work Commission Rules 2024: Rule 24