The Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission advises that three new Practice Notes were published in the Western Australian Industrial Gazette (2026) 106 WAIG 690-693 on 22 April 2026.

The new Practice Notes are:

• Practice Note 1 of 2026 – Use of artificial intelligence
• Practice Note 2 of 2026 – Delivery of reserved decisions (Practice Note 2 of 2026 replaces existing Practice Note 1 of 2021)
• Practice Note 3 of 2026 – Appeal Books

In accordance with s 113(1) of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 and regulation 39(3) of the Industrial Relations Commission Regulations 2005, each Practice Note will take effect 14 days after publication, being 6 May 2026.

The Commission encourages practitioners, parties and interested stakeholders to familiarise themselves with the updated guidance.

The Practice Notes can be accessed here.

NOTICE is given of an application on the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission's own motion to review the Clerks (Commercial, Social and Professional Services) Award No. 14 of 1972 with a view to vary the Award in accordance with section 40B of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA).

A copy of the notice can be read here.

NOTICE is given of an application on the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission's own motion to review the scope of the Clerks (Commercial, Social and Professional Services) Award No. 14 of 1972 with a view to vary the Award in accordance with section 37D of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA).

A copy of the notice can be read here.