Recently construction workers were exposed to asbestos whilst carrying out renovation work on a multi-storey building. A worker was using an electrical jackhammer to remove old waste pipes from a...
All settlement agents who hold or receive money on behalf of others relating to a settlement transaction in Western Australia are required to open and maintain trust accounts. The Settlement Agents...
Elective activities must be approved by the Commissioner for Consumer Protection. Who needs to apply Training providers seeking approval for activities to be included as a part of the compulsory...
30 June 2017 Following recent media reporting on the Auditor General’s Government Information Systems Audit Report issued 29 June 2017, the Bond Administration team has been contacted by some agents...
Who needs to apply for a licence A motor vehicle salesperson is someone who is employed or engaged by or on behalf of a dealer to buy or sell motor vehicles. What do I need to do to lodge a complete...
How to lodge an application for a duplicate licence/certificate Complete all sections of the form and submit it by either: The form can either be submitted; By post: Department of Energy, Mines,...
Who needs to apply for a licence A yard manager is someone employed or engaged by a dealer to manage or supervise the dealer's business of buying and/or selling vehicles. A yard manager must hold a...
Who can apply for an exemption You may be eligible to apply for an exemption from compliance with the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973 under section 31(1), if you fit one of the following categories:...
Form last updated 31 March 2021 This payment form may be used for the payment of fees that are specified in the Co-operatives Regulations 2009. NO GST PAYABLE on these fees. Please ensure this...
Co-operatives use this form to apply to the Registrar of Co-operatives to extend or abridge (shorten) a time limit for doing anything required under Co-operatives Act 2009 (the Act) or by the co-...
Consumer Protection has had a number of recent reports from sporting associations that have received an unsolicited invoice for payment for services that they have not ordered. Busy small businesses...
Purpose of the Guideline The Guideline has been developed to assist the public to understand the circumstances where the Commissioner for Consumer Protection may consider exercising the power under...
The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) is committed to the highest possible standards of openness, probity and accountability in all its affairs. The department has...
A serious accident at a mechanical workshop involving the ignition of a flammable liquid is currently being investigated by DMIRS. The workshop uses a flammable solvent to clean car components. An...
WorkSafe is investigating an incident in which an employee was fatally injured. He was struck by a section of pipe at a wastewater treatment plant during pipe modification works. Preliminary...
New regulations have come into effect which requires electricity to be switched off before people enter the roof space. To assist workers in notifying homeowners of the new regulations the WorkSafe...
Application for a real estate and business agent's licence - individual last updated December 2020. Who needs to apply for a licence Any individuals , partnerships or companies wishing to operate as...
This fact sheet has been prepared by the Department of Health and the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety to provide information and best practice guidance for organisations...
The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety administers the Building Services (Complaint Resolution and Administration) Regulations 2011. A series of reviews have been conducted...
Refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, including systems in vehicles, contain refrigerants. With increased costs and environmental damage associated with the use of synthetic chemical...
Example of a covering letter for an audit report Your Ref: Our Ref: Enquiries: Date: The Commissioner, Consumer Protection Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Locked Bag 100...
WorkSafe is investigating an incident in which a worker suffered serious crush injuries as a result of a large metal sliding gate falling on him. The incident scene is shown in the photograph below...
The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) contacted all government departments and agencies (agencies) regarding the risk presented by combustible cladding and requested...
There are serious health risks caused by exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) for workers in the stone benchtop manufacturing, finishing and installation industries. Cumulative exposure to...