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

Notice of intention to cancel City of Swan (Trades) Enterprise Bargaining Agreement and others; Friday, 22 June 2018 The Commission acting pursuant to section 47 of the Industrial Relations Act 1979, intends, by order, to cancel a number of obsolete Agreements. More detail can be read here. More detail

Notice of intention to cancel A S Built Constructions Industrial Agreement and others; Thursday, 21 June 2018 The Commission acting pursuant to section 47 of the Industrial Relations Act 1979, intends, by order, to cancel a number of obsolete Agreements. More detail can be read here. More detail

State Minimum Wage set at $726.90 per week Wednesday, 13 June 2018 The Commission in Court Session has delivered its decision in the 2018 State Wage Case. The Commission adjusted the State Minimum Wage and award rates of pay in the State industrial relations system by a flat amount of $18.00 per week. The... 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.