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Updated agreement variation forms and new tool available

13 Jul 2023
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We have updated the forms used to apply for approval to change an agreement. This includes additional versions of the employer’s declaration in support of the variation application form. You now have a dedicated form to suit your circumstances. We have also released a new tool to help you select the correct form.

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Using the correct form

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It is important that you fill-in and lodge the correct form for your circumstances. A Commission Member may not accept an incorrect form when considering your application. This may result in delays. We have a number of tools available to help you.

Updated forms

The Secure Jobs Better Pay Act has changed the way employers and employees bargain and make agreements. There are now different tests that apply depending on your circumstances. 

We have developed 3 versions of the Form F23A – employers declaration to vary an agreement to align with the different tests. To reflect these changes we have also updated the:

New tool to help you select the correct form

We have developed a new tool to help you Select the correct Form F23A for your circumstances. You will be asked to answer 2 simple questions. The answers you provide will determine which form is right for you. The tool works in the same way as the  Select your Form F17 tool and is part of our ongoing work to assist you in navigating the new provisions. 

Support and tools

We have developed a suite of tools and resources to help you comply with the legislative tests that apply to agreement making. This continues our implementation of the Secure Jobs Better Pay Act provisions. These resources are available throughout our website and include the:

We remain committed to improving service delivery through digital transformation. We will continue to notify you of the pending changes and as resources become available. We recommend you subscribe to our announcements and follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date.