If you believe you have been sexually harassed at work, and the harassment happened or started before 6 March 2023, use Form F72A to apply to us for an order to stop the sexual harassment.
If the sexual harassment happened or started after 6 March 2023 you should use Form F75 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.
Only use Form F72A if:
The law changed on 6 March 2023. If the sexual harassment happened or started after then, you should use Form F75 to apply.
See Before 6 March 2023 to find out if you can apply.
Have this information ready before you start. You will need to tell us:
You will be asked to pay the application fee before we process your application.
We store your information in line with our Privacy notice (pdf).
Note that 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 (private).
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 (private), 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 [email protected].
If you can’t email it, you can send or deliver your application to the Commission office near you.
You need to pay a fee when you apply. The fee for 2024-25 is $87.20 and changes on 1 July each year. If you email or post your application, we will contact you about payment.
We cannot process your application until you pay the fee.
You may not have to pay a fee if this would cause serious financial hardship. Apply for a waiver using Form F80.
Once we receive your application, we will call you to talk about it.
We will also send a copy of your application to:
Fair Work Act 2009: Section 789FC(1)
Fair Work Commission Rules 2024: Rule 71 and Schedule 1