Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission

Welcome to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission

We are an independent quasi-judicial tribunal established under the Industrial Relations Act 1979 to deal with industrial matters in the State of Western Australia by conciliation or, if necessary, arbitration. Our main objectives are to prevent and settle industrial disputes.

The WAIRC will deal with an application providing it has the jurisdiction or power to do so. Click here for more information about who can apply to the WAIRC.

Latest News

AWOL employee dismissal 'not in any way unfair' Tuesday, 31 July 2018 The Commission dismissed a claim of unfair dismissal by an employee of a small driving school business. Commissioner Matthews found that the employer's decision to dismiss the applicant was justified because the applicant left the employers'... More detail

No dismissal when fixed term contract ends Friday, 27 July 2018 The Commission dismissed a claim of unfair dismissal by a teacher who claimed she was dismissed from her employment because in truth her employment came to an end without action from the employer at the end date of a job share arrangement. The... More detail

“Restricted legal practice” only includes common law employees Monday, 16 July 2018 Arising from a hearing on jurisdiction, the Commission held that the applicant was, as a restricted legal practitioner under the Legal Profession Act 2008 (WA) (LP Act), an employee of Thames Legal for the purposes of the Industrial Relations... More detail

APPEARING AT THE COMMISSION

Information on what you need to do prior to appearing before the Commission, what documents to prepare and what to bring with you.

Find out what to do on the day of a hearing or conference.

WHO CAN APPLY ?
	Information on whether you are eligible to apply to the Commission for help.
NEED ASSISTANCE ?
	Having trouble finding information, or need to seek further assistance? Follow this link to find out further information.
Employer - Employee Agreements
	Information on EEAs can be found here.
NOTICES
	List of notices published on our website and in the Western Australian Industrial Gazette.