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

PSAB appeal requiring extension of time dismissed Monday, 11 March 2019 The Public Service Appeal Board (Board) has unanimously dismissed an appeal against a final warning relating to an alleged breach in the WA Health Code of Conduct. Appeals of this type must usually be made within 21 days, this appeal was submitted... More detail

Amendments to the Industrial Relations Commission Regulations 2005 Wednesday, 06 March 2019 ***STATEMENT BEGINS*** Amendments to the Industrial Relations Commission Regulations 2005 The Industrial Relations Commission Regulations 2005 have been amended, effective on and from 6 March 2019. The amendments to the Regulations are... More detail

Notice of Hearing – applications to cancel registration of defunct organisations Thursday, 28 February 2019 NOTICE FBM Nos. 1 and 3 of 2019 NOTICE is given of applications by the Registrar of the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission to the Full Bench of the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission to cancel the r... 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.