This industry bulletin provides information on the minimum standard of documentation for timber framed roof construction for domestic single and double storey dwellings, particularly for sites...
1 November 2017 With only two months remaining for the 2017 calendar year Consumer Protection reminds you to check your Compulsory Professional Development (CPD) points tally. If you have not...
1 November 2017 With only two months remaining for the 2017 calendar year Consumer Protection reminds you to check your Compulsory Professional Development (CPD) points tally. If you have not...
You are entitled to expect safe goods and services From 1 January 2011, every Australian consumer will be protected in the same way under the Australian Consumer Law from unsafe consumer products and...
Know your rights when you go shopping From 1 January 2011, all Australian shoppers will have the same rights under the Australian Consumer Law. By knowing your rights you can make informed choices...
If there is bullying or conflict at your workplace, use the following four step process. Remember support is always available eg talk to a friend, your doctor or an counseller, or an advocate. Step 1...
30 October 2017 A recent coronial inquest was held into the death of a 22 month old boy, who tragically died at his family’s Yokine home in October 2013. Forensic pathologists found that the boy had...
In 2014, the former Western Australian Government released a version of the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws (known as the “Green Bill” ) for public comment. 50 submissions were received...
19 October 2017 Over the past 12 months, Consumer Protection has had a specific focus on reducing the number of late lodgements of residential tenancy bonds, through an ongoing compliance program,...
6 October 2017 The Building Commission recently informed the building industry about concerns regarding representations made in advertisements by builders in relation to house and land packages...
The department's final annual report for 2016-2017 presents information on its statutory compliance, financial, non-financial and operational performance, in accordance with the requirements of the...
This Australian Consumer Law factsheet is for suppliers and salespeople What defines an unsolicited consumer agreement? An agreement is considered to be unsolicited when: a supplier/salesperson...
Refunds policy sign example We are not required to provide a refund or replacement if you change your mind. But you can choose a refund or exchange if an item has a major problem. This is when the...
This fact sheet gives an overview of what constitutes a contract and the obligations arising from entering into a contract. What is a contract? A contract is a legally binding agreement between two...
About this guide This is one of six guides to the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), developed by Australia’s consumer protection agencies to help businesses understand their responsibilities under the...
What is the requirement for doggers in the use of vehicle loading cranes? In non-construction workplaces - A High Risk Work License for dogging is required at all times when the work undertaken falls...
This occupational safety and health (OSH) newsletter has been developed to provide information and assistance to employers, self-employed persons, persons having control of workplaces and employees...
Wageline's making a complaint process fact sheet provides a publication format version of the information on the Making a complaint about underpayment of wages and entitlements page of this website...