Welcome to the AIRC website.
Many of the AIRC’s former functions are now being performed by a new tribunal—Fair Work Australia.
The AIRC is currently completing the award modernisation process and will cease operations on 31 December 2009.
Go to the:
- Fair Work Australia website
- List of modern awards (commencing 1 January 2010).
Latest news
Award modernisation quarterly report
The President of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission has issued the award modernisation quarterly report for the December quarter 2009.
30 April 2010
Award modernisation decision
The Award Modernisation Full Bench today issued a decision in relation to residual variations.
21 December 2009
Award modernisation decision
The Award Modernisation Full Bench issued a decision and the Stage 4 modern awards today. The decision deals with the making of the Stage 4 modern awards.
4 December 2009
Award modernisation decision
The Award Modernisation Full Bench today issued a notice of listing indicating that a decision in relation to the Stage 4 modern awards will be published on the AIRC and FWA websites at 12 noon tomorrow, Friday 4 December 2009.
3 December 2009
Award modernisation decision
The Award Modernisation Full Bench today issued a decision in relation to transitional provisions for Stage 3 modern awards.
3 December 2009
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