News and Notices

State Wage Case 2024 - Applications have been filed with the Industrial Registrar seeking a General Ruling pursuant to s. 458 of the Industrial Relations Act 2016 in regard to wage and allowance adjustments for award employees and an adjustment to the Queensland Minimum Wage as it applies to all employees. 

Decision and General Ruling to increase casual loading were released on 16 August 2024.  The industrial instruments incorporating the amendments effective 23 September 2024 are currently being updated.

A new guide released by Queensland Courts - The Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidelines for Responsible Use by Non-Lawyers.

Codes of conduct - Section 436 of the Industrial Relations Act 2016 provides that the President is, among other things, to develop a code of conduct for Members of the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission, and persons appearing before the QIRC.  

Communicating with the Court, Commission and Industrial Registry - Effective communication with the Court, Commission and Industrial Registry is essential for the Court, Commission and Industrial Registry to fulfil its functions productively and effectively.  Parties are responsible for communicating appropriately with the Court, Commission and Industrial Registry.  Guidelines for Communicating may be found here.

Historical Decisions Database, formerly IRIS - The IRIS database is no longer supported on this website. The Commission is working with the Supreme Court Library of Queensland to transition decisions within IRIS (1990 through to 2009) to the Supreme Court Library. Additionally, this website maintains a ten year history of awards and agreements. Awards that were previously available through IRIS (1990 - 2009) will be digitally archived by the Registry. These documents can be accessed upon request to qircinfoservices@qirc.qld.gov.au and free of charge if they are supplied to you in a digital format.

WHS dispute against UnitingCare Queensland Limited relating to a work group determination / variation (WHS/2024/221)

Notification of Forms under the Industrial Relations Act 2016 as of 6 September 2024

WHS dispute against Central Highlands Regional Council relating to training for a health and safety representative (WHS/2024/211)

WHS dispute against Aurizon regarding the rail corridor at Kinrola balloon (WHS/2024/144)

Notification of Forms under the Industrial Relations Act 2016 as of 29 July 2024

Notification of approved forms under the Industrial Relations Act 2016 as of 1 July 2024

Notification of Forms under the Industrial Relations Act 2016 for use in the Industrial Court of Queensland, Queensland Industrial Relations Commission, Industrial Magistrates Court and Industrial Registry - 21 March 2024