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

Various defunct industrial agreements cancelled Tuesday, 10 April 2018 Following an investigation by the Registrar, the Commission has concluded that the following industrial agreements were defunct and has cancelled them pursuant to s 47 of the Industrial Relations Act 1979: Allect Services (Bentley WA)... More detail

Use of a “heavy vehicle” must be expressly stated to invoke Tribunal’s jurisdiction Thursday, 05 April 2018 The Road Freight Transport Industry Tribunal has dismissed an applicant’s claim for wrongful termination of contract and unconscionable conduct, on the basis that the agreement between the parties did not constitute an “owner-driver contract”... More detail

Various defunct industrial agreements cancelled Tuesday, 03 April 2018 Following an investigation by the Registrar, the Commission has concluded that the following industrial agreements were defunct and has cancelled them pursuant to s 47 of the Industrial Relations Act 1979: Amaroo Cottages for Senior Citizens... 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.