Industrial Relations Commission of NSW

About us

The Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) is established under the Industrial Relations Act 1996 with conciliation and arbitral functions. The IRC conciliates and arbitrates to resolve industrial disputes, sets conditions of employment and fixes wages and salaries by making industrial awards, approves enterprise agreements and decides claims of unfair dismissal. 

The history of the IRC from its formation in 1901 to the present day
The role of the IRC: it's aims and goals and the jurisdiction it covers
The Commission is made up of Presidential Members and Commissioners
The IRC constantly aims to improve services and foster closer relationships with all clients
The information on this page will help you decide which jurisdiction is the right one for your case
Policy documents and documents created by the Business Centre that are tabled in Parliament
Information about the NSW Industrial Relations Commission in Non-English languages
IRC opening hours, addresses, email contact, phone, fax, post, after hours and social media
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