The Industrial Magistrates Court of Western Australia is established pursuant to section 81 of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) and can deal with breaches of legislated minimum entitlements and industrial instruments (such as awards, industrial or enterprise agreements, and orders).
Claims can be made pursuant to:
In addition to its power under the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA), the Court can hear certain matters pursuant to the Construction Industry Portable Paid Long Service Leave Act 1985 (WA) and the Children and Community Services Act 2004 (WA).
Please see Information for more detail on the types of claims the Court can deal with.
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