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

$34,776 for police officer unfairly removed from the Force Monday, 18 September 2017 The WAIRC held that a police officer who it had previously found was unfairly removed from the Force could not be reinstated because the officer sent inappropriate emails to the Commissioner of Police and other officers. Those actions led... More detail

No error to dismiss substandard teacher Tuesday, 12 September 2017 The Full Bench unanimously dismissed an appeal by a teacher whose claim for unfair dismissal was dismissed. The Commission at first instance found that the teacher's performance was substandard and the employer's investigation and disciplinary... More detail

Casual until further notice Friday, 08 September 2017 The Industrial Magistrates Court dismissed an employee's claim under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) for annual leave because she was a casual employee. The employee was employed in 1997 as a casual clerk. That role evolved into a sales position,... 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.