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

Number of Safety and Health Representatives depends on circumstances of workplace Thursday, 11 October 2018 The Occupational Safety and Health Tribunal has decided on the number of Safety and Health Representatives (SHRs) and the manner of electing such representatives for a bus depot that services primarily CAT buses. Senior Commissioner Kenner... More detail

Delegated supportive tasks do not necessarily amount to a change in work value Wednesday, 03 October 2018 The Public Service Arbitrator has dismissed a reclassification application filed by four ECG Recordists Cardiology G-2 at Royal Perth Hospital. The applicants claimed that the review position had, since 2002, assumed the additional duties of... More detail

Various defunct industrial agreements cancelled Thursday, 27 September 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: K Mart Armadale Rostering Agreement... 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.