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.

Registry services over the Christmas / New Year period

Between Christmas and New Year, the Commission's Registry reception and call centre will be unstaffed. Ordinary Registry services will be unavailable from 4.30 pm on Friday, 21 December 2018, and will resume at 8.30 am on Tuesday, 2 January 2019.

During this period, documents can still be filed via the online lodgement system or by email to .

Filing dates are preserved for documents filed during this period. All documents received will be processed when the Registry is open for business in the New Year.

Should you require urgent assistance during this period, please contact the Registrar, Susan Bastian, on 0404 044 338 or 

Alternatively, contact Deputy Registrar, Sarah Kemp on 0419 822 989 or 

Procedural information, decisions and other information will continue to be available on our website at www.wairc.wa.gov.au over this period.