Queensland Industrial Relations Commission

The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) is an industrial relations tribunal established under Queensland's Industrial Relations Act 2016 to arbitrate, mediate, and determine employment and industrial relations matters in that state. With Queensland's private sector referred to federal regulation by the Fair Work Act, the QIRC's main focus is on Queensland public sector state and local government employees.[1]

Functions

The QIRC mostly deals with industrial matters affecting state and local government employees, and a limited number of private sector workers who remain under the state system. Its major functions include:[2]

  • Hearing wage underpayment claims
  • Making, amending and interpreting modern awards for workers covered by the Queensland state system
  • Approving and interpreting certified agreements
  • Resolving state and local government industrial disputes through conciliation and arbitration
  • Deciding unfair dismissal and reinstatement applications
  • Dealing with industrial action and bargaining issues
  • Hearing appeals from decisions of the Industrial Registrars
  • Determining matters in areas where it is empowered by legislation, such as the Public Service Act 2008 and Work Health and Safety Act 2011

The QIRC can also hear disputes involving state-registered industrial organisations and provides guidance on union registration, amalgamation, and internal governance.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Wage Theft and Wage Recovery Benchbook" (PDF). The State of Queensland (Queensland Courts). Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  2. ^ "Frequently asked questions". Queensland Industrial Relations. State of Queensland. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
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