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title: "Application in existing proceedings (QIRC Form 4)"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/precedents/employment-and-workplace-relations/form-qld-qirc-4-application-existing"
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area_id: "A14"
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law_stated_as_at: "2026-10-22"
---

# Application in existing proceedings (QIRC Form 4)

> Link to QIRC Form 4, titled on the forms page as an application in existing proceedings.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/precedents/employment-and-workplace-relations/form-qld-qirc-4-application-existing  
Law stated as at: 2026-10-22

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## Key facts

- Kind: Form. A form to complete, or a guide to completing an official one.
- Practice area: [Employment & Workplace Relations](https://ailawframework.com/precedents/employment-and-workplace-relations.md)
- Jurisdictions: Queensland
- AI level: Yellow. You and the tool draft together, with you directing. You check every statement you rely on.
- Law stated as at: 2026-10-22
- Status: Maintained. Checked on 2026-10-22 against the official form at qirc.qld.gov.au and the 2 authorities it cites, for Queensland.

## When to use it

Use when a step is taken in a proceeding already before the Commission and Form 4 is the form the list names. The lawyer checks that the proceeding exists and that this is the form the rules require.

## Used for these tasks

- [Draft conciliation or hearing submissions for the employment tribunal](https://ailawframework.com/practice/employment-and-workplace-relations/draft-conciliation-or-hearing-submissions-for-the-employment-tribunal.md)

## How AI may be used

AI may check the draft against the current official form and list what is missing; the lawyer settles every statement that will be filed and signs or lodges the form.

**AI may:**

- Check the draft is the current version of the form and list every blank field or missing attachment
- Index the documents on the file that the form calls for, with date and author
- Turn the court's published filing and service steps into a checklist for this matter

**AI must not:**

- Must not write allegations, grounds, orders or figures in words that will be filed
- Must not decide jurisdiction, standing or whether a time limit has been met
- Must not sign, lodge or serve the form
- Must not draft, outline or settle an affidavit, witness statement or other sworn text

**The lawyer checks:**

- There is an existing Commission proceeding
- Form 4 is the current application in existing proceedings
- The proceeding number matches the file
- The orders sought are settled by the lawyer

## Authorities

- [Queensland Industrial Relations Commission, Forms](https://www.qirc.qld.gov.au/forms)
- [Form 4](https://www.qirc.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/form4.pdf)

## Official form

[Official form](https://www.qirc.qld.gov.au/forms)

## Where this comes from

The official form is published by qirc.qld.gov.au; this page is a completion guide. Last checked on 2026-10-22.

## Full text and drafting notes

The full text and the drafting notes are not part of this public page. Signed-in firm accounts can read them at https://ailawframework.com/precedents/employment-and-workplace-relations/form-qld-qirc-4-application-existing and through the signed-in MCP connector https://ailawframework.com/mcp/firm.

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*