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.