Building Commission
Regulates Western Australian building and plumbing industries.
- Overview
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of the Building Commission.
- Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval
  Application and renewal information.
- Building approvals
  The process for getting building work approved.
- Find a registered building service provider or licensed plumber
  Find an appointor, builder, building surveyor, painter or plumber.
- Building or renovating your home
  Information on building or renovating your home or small commercial building and becoming an owner-builder.
- Responsibilities and compliance
  Legislation, codes and standards for adjudicators, builders, building surveyors, painters and plumbers.
- Dispute resolution
  Building service and payment disputes.
- Keep informed
  Latest information and subscriptions, events and seminars and public consultations open for comment.
- Construction Contracts Act
  The adjudication process for resolving payment disputes.
- Swimming pools, dividing fences and smoke alarms
  Information on private swimming pool safety barriers, dividing fences, and smoke alarms for existing residential buildings.
Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
- Housing and accommodation
  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
- Consumer rights
  Information and advice for buyers of goods or services.
- Business
  Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under consumer laws in Western Australia.
- Licences and registrations
  Information on applications, requirements, training and registrations for regulated industries.
- Charities and associations
  Information for charities and associations operating in Western Australia.
- About Consumer Protection, online resources and apps
  Find out about Consumer Protection and access online resources.
- Consultation and compliance
  Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.
EnergySafety
Technical safety regulation for the electricity and gas industries.
- Overview
  Learn about who we are and what we do, information on legislation, reports and useful links.
- Consumer safety
  Find out how to use gas and electricity safely.
- Licensing
  How to apply for a licence or search for a licensed person.
- Industry safety
  Information on appliance approvals and network operators.
- Report an accident
  How to report an accident or incident to EnergySafety.
- Stay informed
  Subscribe to the Energy and Plumbing Focus newsletter, safety alerts and update your contact details.
- eNotice
  How to register and lodge eNotices.
Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.
- Private sector employers and employees
  Wageline helps with information about pay rates, leave entitlements, when children can work and other employment issues.
- Public sector labour relations
  Information and resources for agencies on public sector employment and labour relations.
- Public holidays
  Public holiday dates for Western Australia.
- Ministerial Review of the State industrial relations system
  Information and terms of reference for the Ministerial Review of the State industrial relations system.
- Inquiry into Wage Theft in Western Australia
  Information on the Inquiry into Wage Theft and details on how to make a submission.
WA Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit
Monitoring compliance with the Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016.
- Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016
  The BCI Code commenced on 1 January 2017.
- Implementation guidelines
  Implementation Guidelines to the Western Australian Building and Construction Code of Conduct 2016.
- Reporting obligations
  When you need to report something to the BCCMU.
- Resources
  Resources providing information and frequently asked questions.
- Contact us
  Contact details for the Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit.
WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of safety in general industry.
- Licences, registrations and notices
  How do I obtain a licence, register plant, seek a review, or request an exemption?
- Notify us
  Find out how to notify WorkSafe of an incident, completion of requirements of an improvement notice or make a complaint about a workplace hazard.
- What does WorkSafe do?
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.
- Commission for Occupational Safety and Health
  Information about Western Australia's peak safety and health body.
- Occupational safety and health law
  How do I comply with the law?
- Safety and health topics
  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Safety and health representatives
  Information about and for safety and health representatives.
- Tool box
  Events, statistics and educational resources.
- Work health and safety legislation reform
  Learn more about work health and safety reform.
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
Corporate
Freedom of information guidelines, reports, policies, plans, and contact information.
- About the department
  Our legislation, contacting us and freedom of information.
- About the website
  Information about our website and how to use it.
- Policies and plans
  Policies and strategic plans from the department.
- Stay informed
  Subscribe to one of our media statement digests.

Consumer Protection

Housing and accommodation

Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.

Consumer rights

Information and advice for buyers of goods or services.

Business

Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under consumer laws in Western Australia.

Licences and registrations

Information on applications, requirements, training and registrations for regulated industries.

Charities and associations

Information for charities and associations operating in Western Australia.

About Consumer Protection, online resources and apps

Find out about Consumer Protection and access online resources.

Consultation and compliance

Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.

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21 February 2019

Perth people fall for fake Italian leather jacket scam

Four Perth consumers have fallen victim to an Italian man selling jackets from a white SUV, claiming they are made from genuine Italian leather. Reports have...

20 February 2019

Tenancy law changes inspire Aboriginal artist

A prominent Aboriginal artist has produced a painting to signify positive changes to WA tenancy laws, which will allow renters who’re experiencing family...

20 February 2019

Parliament passes new tenancy laws to support FDV victims

The McGowan Government's new tenancy laws to better protect tenants experiencing family and domestic violence have passed through State Parliament. The...

18 February 2019

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of unleaded petrol is set to increase by 22 cents per litre (cpl) to 139.6 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers to fill...

14 February 2019

Tradie to pay over $14,000 for taking money but failing...

A Perth gutter repair and roofing business and its sole director have been ordered to pay a total of $14,400 in fines, compensation and costs at Perth...

14 February 2019

Prosecution a warning to real estate industry

WA’s Commissioner for Consumer Protection says the prosecution of man, who forged a signature on an application to renew a real estate agent sales...

12 February 2019

Infringements issued to four fuel sites over FuelWatch...

Consumer Protection has issued on-the-spot fines to four fuel retailers in Perth and Albany after they breached laws relating to fuel pricing. Each were...

12 February 2019

Kick start 2019 by getting your CPD points early:...

6 February 2019 Kick start 2019 by getting your CPD points early! Compulsory Professional Development (CPD) is a legal requirement for all licensed...

8 February 2019

Late bonds lodgement costs a Busselton real estate agency...

Lodging bonds late has resulted in a Busselton real estate agency being convicted and receiving a total of $3,500 in a fine and Court costs. Geographe Real...

7 February 2019

Real estate agency fined over property management and...

A Port Hedland real estate agency and its director have been fined a total of $4,000 by the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) for misconduct relating to...

7 February 2019

Bad start to 2019 with $1.8 million in scam losses for WA...

The New Year is off to a bad start for scam losses with 86 victims in WA losing $1.81 million in the first month of 2019. This follows the release last week...

6 February 2019

Departments combine to target landlords who don’t lodge...

Consumer Protection and the Department of Communities are joining forces to target landlords who fail to lodge tenancy bonds that were provided through a...

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