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

Unfair dismissal claim dismissed for lack of jurisdiction Wednesday, 24 April 2019 The Commission has dismissed an unfair dismissal application because of a lack of jurisdiction. The respondent claimed that the Commission did not have jurisdiction to deal with this matter as it is a trading corporation and subject to the Fair... More detail

The Commission can make orders in the terms of the agreement Wednesday, 24 April 2019 The Commission has issued an order for the payment of denied contractual benefits, owing to the applicant, that was agreed upon at a conciliation conference. In December of 2018, the applicant, the applicant's counsel and representative for... More detail

Appeal against the decision to take disciplinary action Monday, 15 April 2019 The Public Service Appeal Board has dismissed an appeal against a decision of the Department of Justice to impose a penalty of reprimand and transfer after it found that the appellant had committed a breach of discipline for undertaking activities... 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.