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.
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.
REGISTRY SERVICES OVER THE CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR PERIOD
During the Christmas and New Year period, ordinary Registry services will be unavailable. Our office will be closed from 4.30pm on Tuesday, 24 December 2019 and will reopen at 8.30am on Thursday, 2 January 2020.
Although the Commission's Registry reception and call centre will be unstaffed, the lodgement of applications and requests for urgent assistance can be made by following the instructions below:
LODGEMENT AND FILING PROCEDURES
During this period, documents can still be filed via the online lodgement system or by email to Registry.
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.
URGENT ASSISTANCE
Should you require urgent assistance during this period, please contact the Registrar, Susan Bastian on 0404 044 338 or Email.
Alternatively, contact Deputy Registrar, Sarah Kemp on 0419 822 989 or Email.
Procedural information, decisions and other information will continue to be available on our website at www.wairc.wa.gov.au over this period.
Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission
17th Floor
111 St Georges Terrace
PERTH WA 6000
Phone : (08) 9420 4444
Facsimile : (08) 9420 4500
Free Call : 1800 624 263
Free Fax :1800 804 987
Email : Registry