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.

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 Jobkeeper Decision and General Order - 15 May 2020
COVID-19 Appearing at the Commission

Latest News

Application by Union for deferral of AGM permitted Friday, 03 July 2020 The Commission has issued an order to remove the requirement for strict compliance with r 13(1) of the rules of the Independent Education Union of Western Australia, Union of Employees (the Union), to enable the Union to delay its Annual General... More detail

Pecuniary penalties ordered for failure to pay wages and long service leave Thursday, 02 July 2020 The Industrial Magistrate has ordered that pecuniary penalties be paid to the claimant, a property manager, in relation to her claim for long service leave entitlement (LSL Entitlement) and wages owed for her last week of employment. The... More detail

State Minimum Wage set at $760.00 per week Friday, 26 June 2020 The Commission in Court Session has delivered its decision in the 2020 State Wage Case. The Commission increased the State Minimum Wage and award rates of pay in the State industrial relations system by 1.75%. However, in noting the high level... 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.