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.

Online lodgement

You can now lodge documents online, including referring new claims to the Commission. Click on this link, or click on the Applications and Forms tab above.

Our new online lodgement system provides access to the Commission’s modernised Forms, in an interactive environment.

If you have any feedback or ideas about our new online lodgement system, please let us know by completing our Contact Form.

Latest News

Employer entitled to summarily terminate the employment Thursday, 10 October 2019 The Commission has dismissed an unfair dismissal application made by a podiatrist. The alleged unfair dismissal occurred following a workplace disagreement between the parties that resulted in the respondent advising the podiatrist that her... More detail

Tribunal finds owner-driver contract was lawfully terminated Wednesday, 02 October 2019 The Road Freight Transport Industry Tribunal has dismissed a claim by an owner-driver that alleged the respondent contravened an agreement where the applicant would deliver concrete as directed by the respondent ('Cartage Agreement') by summarily... More detail

Full Bench finds dismissal of substandard teacher was not unfair Wednesday, 18 September 2019 The Full Bench has unanimously dismissed an appeal against a discretionary decision of the Commission that found that the dismissal of a teacher for substandard performance was not unfair. For an appeal against a discretionary decision to be... 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.