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.

2020 State Minimum Wage set at $760.00 per week
COVID-19 Commission's Special Procedures Note
COVID-19 Commission's Special Procedures Note - Update 12 June 2020
COVID-19 Leave Flexibility Decision and General Order -14 April 2020
COVID-19 Extension of Leave Flexibility General Order
COVID-19 Jobkeeper Decision and General Order - 15 May 2020
COVID-19 Appearing at the Commission

Latest News

Electorate Officer not entitled to benefits on proper construction of Award Thursday, 30 July 2020 The Industrial Magistrate has dismissed a claim for pay in lieu of notice and other entitlements under the Electorate Officers Award 1986 (WA) (Award) and the Electorate and Research Employees CSA General Agreement 2019 (WA) (Agreement) after... More detail

Extension of COVID-19 General Order Monday, 27 July 2020 On 14 April 2020, the Commission issued a General Order under s 50 Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) amidst the COVID-19 pandemic that allowed state system employees to take unpaid pandemic leave, annual leave on half pay and annual leave in... More detail

Correct interpretation of dispute resolution clause of industrial agreement declared Monday, 27 July 2020 The Commission has declared that the correct interpretation of the dispute resolution provisions set out in the Department of Justice Prison Officers’ Industrial Agreement 2018 (Agreement) is that they are limited to disputes about the meaning... 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.