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

Appeal has no practical consequences for either of the parties Friday, 16 August 2019 The Western Australian Industrial Appeal Court (the IAC) has unanimously dismissed an appeal against a decision of the Full Bench of the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission where the appellant sought to pursue a moot appeal about... More detail

Commission has no basis for granting interim orders under s 44 Thursday, 15 August 2019 The Commission has dismissed an interim order application made by the Civil Service Association of Western Australia (the CSA) that its member to be returned to his workplace after he was suspended on full pay, pending a direction from the respondent... More detail

Applicant resigned and was not dismissed Wednesday, 14 August 2019 The Commission has dismissed an unfair dismissal application made by a pharmacy employee who alleged that her employment was terminated at the initiative of her employer. The Commission turned to the fundamental question, going to the Commission’s... 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.