Australian Industrial Relations Commission

The Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) was an independent tribunal established to oversee disputes and negotiations between employers and employees in Australia. It aimed to maintain fair working conditions, set wages, and ensure compliance with industrial laws. The AIRC facilitated collective bargaining, provided arbitration services, and addressed issues like unfair dismissal. Although it was replaced by the Fair Work Commission in 2009, its role in shaping workplace relations remains influential, as it laid the groundwork for contemporary labor laws and practices in Australia.