If you believe you have been sexually harassed in connection with work, use Form F75 to apply to us to deal with a sexual harassment dispute.
If the sexual harassment happened or started before 6 March 2023 you should use Form F72A instead.
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If at any time you feel unsafe, you can call the Police on 000.
If you feel upset or distressed, you can call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Use Form F75 if you:
A union or employer association should also use this form to apply on behalf of a person they can represent.
The law changed on 6 March 2023. If the sexual harassment happened or started before then, you should use Form F72A to apply.
You should apply within 2 years after the alleged sexual harassment in connection with work occurred, or last occurred. It is important to get your application to us on time. You can apply even if you don’t have all the information yet. You can send us more details and supporting documents after you have applied.
If the sexual harassment happened or started before 6 March 2023, use Form F72A to apply.
Use our checklist to see if you are eligible to apply.
Have this information ready before you start. You will need to tell us:
We store your information in line with our Privacy notice (pdf).
We will send a copy of the application and any documents with it to the other people involved in the case. We won’t share your home address with the other people involved in the case.
They will see your name, contact details (except your home address) and any personal information (including sensitive information, such as about your health) you choose to send us, unless a Commission Member has decided it should be confidential.
If you are worried about particular information being sent to the other people involved, don’t include it yet. Lodge your completed form and then contact us to talk about whether you should provide the information.
If you want to send us information that is confidential, you can apply for confidentiality orders (see Keeping a case confidential for more information).
A Commission Member will decide if orders should be made to keep some or all of your information confidential.
Email your application to absh@fwc.gov.au.
You can also send or deliver it to the Commission office near you.
Once we receive your application, we will call you and explain the process and the next steps.
We will send a copy of the application and any documents with it to the other people involved in the case. This could include:
NOTE: If you are worried about particular information being sent to the other people involved, don’t include it yet. Lodge your completed form and then contact us to talk about whether you should provide the information.
Find out where to find legal help, including free legal advice for eligible people and small businesses from our Workplace Advice Service.
Fair Work Act 2009: Section 527F