Building and Energy
Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.
- Overview
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of Building and Energy.
- Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval
  Application and renewal for builders, building surveyors, electricians, gas fitters, painters and plumbers.
- Building approvals
  The process for getting building work approved.
- Building and energy consumer information
  Building or renovating your home and consumer safety.
- Industry information
  Codes, standards and reports for building services providers, electricians, plumbers and gas fitters.
- Dispute resolution
  Plumbing, building service, and home building work contract complaints.
- eNotice
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- Stay informed
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- Contractor Payment Disputes (Construction Contracts Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into BEFORE 1 August 2022.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Security of Payment Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into ON or AFTER 1 August 2022.
- Swimming pools, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms
  Information on private swimming pool safety barriers, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms for existing residential buildings.
- Report an accident
  How to report an accident or incident to Building and Energy.
Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
- About Consumer Protection
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- Housing and accommodation
  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
- Consumer rights
  Information and advice for consumers including people with a disability, Aboriginal consumers, and multilingual consumers.
- Consumer concerns
  Advice on handling issues including a complaint checklist, sample letters and how to lodge a formal complaint.
- 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.
- Consultations, compliance and reports
  Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.
Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.
- Private sector employers and employees
  Wageline information on WA awards, minimum pay rates, long service leave, annual and personal leave, underpayment issues, and how to contact Wageline and stay informed.
- Public holidays
  Public holiday dates for Western Australia.
- Western Australia's industrial relations system
  Information about the WA industrial relations system and its coverage, including inquiries and reviews undertaken.
- Government sector labour relations
  Information and resources for agencies on government sector employment and labour relations.
- Supplier wage audit
  Information on proactive audits undertaken by Private Sector Labour Relations on suppliers to State Government.
- Building and Construction Consultative Committee
  Information on the Western Australian Building and Construction Consultative Committee.
WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of workplace health and safety including in general industry and the mining and petroleum industries.
- Report an incident
  Notify the regulator of a death, serious injury/illness or dangerous incident.
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  Notify or submit items to WorkSafe.
- Apply for a licence or register plant
  Apply for licence, register an item of plant or learn about construction induction training.
- Mining statutory positions and certificates
  Information about statutory position appointments at mining operations.
- Work health and safety legislation
  Information about WA's work health and safety (WHS) laws.
- Health and safety representatives
  Information about HSRs.
- Health and safety topics
  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Petroleum and geothermal energy operations
  Information for operators of petroleum operations.
- Publications, resources and events
  Events, WorkSafe plan, statistics and education resources.
- Consulting with our stakeholders
  Information about consulting with stakeholders.
- Agricultural health and safety
  Provide work health and safety information about the agricultural sector including guidance, checklists, and latest news.
- What does WorkSafe do?
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
- Historical safety and health law
  Safety and health legislation prior to 2022.
Corporate
Freedom of information guidelines, reports, policies, plans, and contact information.
- About the department
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- About the website
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- Policies and plans
  Policies and strategic plans from the department.

Publications

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WA award summary - Cleaners and Caretakers Award

This publication is a summary of the Cleaners and Caretakers Award. On 12 June 2024 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2024 State Wage Case decision increasing...

Labour Relations

Fact sheet

18 Sep 2024

WA award summary - Transport Workers (Passenger Vehicles) Award

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This publication is a summary of the Transport Workers (Passenger Vehicles) Award. On 12 June 2024 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2024 State Wage Case...

Labour Relations

Fact sheet

18 Sep 2024

Show cause notices of Incorporated Associations

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If your association is on the list of Associations of proposed cancellation and is still operating, it is needed to lodge an Annual Information Statement (AIS) by 4 November 2024.

Consumer Protection

17 Sep 2024

REMOVED RTA review fact sheets - complete set

Fact sheets grouped for easy downloading We have combined all 15 fact sheets into one document to make downloading more convenient. Topics include: Before the tenancy Tenancy applications Landlord...

Consumer Protection

Consultations / public comment

16 Sep 2024

REMOVED RTA review fact sheet - When tenants need to end a fixed term tenancy agreement

Consultation status: CLOSED Submissions closed at 5pm on 30 June 2020. Should a tenant be allowed to terminate a fixed term tenancy agreement? Possible options Allow a tenant to end a fixed term...

Consumer Protection

Consultations / public comment

16 Sep 2024

REMOVED RTA review fact sheet - No grounds terminations

Consultation status: CLOSED Submissions closed at 5pm on 30 June 2020. Should "no grounds" terminations by landlords be removed from the Residential Tenancies Act (the RTA)? Possible options No...

Consumer Protection

Consultations / public comment

16 Sep 2024

Information for owners of new homes with polybutylene plumbing pipes

WATCH

This information is for owners of WA homes with Typlex Pro-fit polybutylene plumbing pipes. A number of Western Australian homes fitted with Pro-fit Typlex 1050 resin polybutylene plumbing pipes (...

Building and Energy

Fact sheet

16 Sep 2024

Safety alert 04/2011 - Tree lopper leg amputation

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The purpose of this Safety Alert is to highlight the circumstances which led to a worker’s leg being amputated and suggest possible control measures to assist industry to manage the risk.

WorkSafe

Alert

13 Sep 2024

Work Health and Safety Commission - Minutes

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A list of minutes from the meetings of the Commission for Occupational Safety and Health .

WorkSafe

Minutes

13 Sep 2024

Stay clear, stay safe – Cutting trees near powerlines can be deadly and dangerous

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To help maintain an acceptable level of safety and reduce the possibility of incidents, Building and Energy has developed a n ew fact sheet for vegetation control and saftey near powerlines. Any...

Building and Energy

Fact sheet

12 Sep 2024

BSB policy - Sufficient knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of an owner-builder

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The purpose of this policy is to guide members of the Building Services Board (the Board), officers with powers delegated by the Board and Licensing Services staff in making appropriate, consistent and legally defensible decisions in relation to applications for ownerbuilder approval under the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 (BSR Act).

Building and Energy

Policies

12 Sep 2024

Regional trading hours variations

The following regional local governments have permanent trading variations applying to general retail shops in their localities. City of Albany 2024 Public holiday trading hours Day Hours King's...

Consumer Protection

Information

10 Sep 2024

Building Better - Decision Regulatory Impact Statement - Volumes 1 and 2

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A broader review into WA building regulatory framework is now complete. This review has found the need to make substantial changes to WA’s building regulatory framework to ensure high standards of...

Building and Energy

Reports

10 Sep 2024

Mitigating risks and ensuring the safety of pre-1990’s brick buildings

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This document provides guidance to help building owners and managers keep the public safe from structural building defects and fulfil their health and safety obligations. This document forms part of...

Building and Energy

Fact sheet

10 Sep 2024

Award free employees minimum pay rates and entitlements summary

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This publication is a summary of pay and entitlements for award free employees. On 12 June 2024 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2024 State Wage Case decision...

Labour Relations

Fact sheet

09 Sep 2024

WA award summary - Vehicle Builders Award

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This publication is a summary of the Vehicle Builders Award. On 12 June 2024 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2024 State Wage Case decision increasing the...

Labour Relations

Fact sheet

09 Sep 2024

WA award summary - Wine Industry Award

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This publication is a summary of the Wine Industry Award. On 12 June 2024 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2024 State Wage Case decision increasing the...

Labour Relations

Fact sheet

09 Sep 2024

WA award summary - Motel, Hostel, Service Flats and Boarding House Workers Award

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This publication is a summary of the Motel, Hostel, Service Flats and Boarding House Workers Award. This award is likely to apply to employees working for motels and other accommodation. Employees...

Labour Relations

Fact sheet

09 Sep 2024

WA award summary - Restaurant Tearoom and Catering Workers Award

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This publication is a summary of the Restaurant, Tearoom and Catering Workers Award . On 12 June 2024 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2024 State Wage Case...

Labour Relations

Fact sheet

09 Sep 2024

WA award summary - Hotel and Tavern Workers Award

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This publication is a summary of the Hotel and Tavern Workers Award. This award is likely to apply to employees working for hotels. Employees working for motels are likely to be covered by the Motel...

Labour Relations

Fact sheet

09 Sep 2024

WA award summary - Club Workers Award

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This publication is a summary of the Club Workers Award. On 12 June 2024 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2024 State Wage Case decision increasing the minimum...

Labour Relations

Fact sheet

09 Sep 2024

WA award summary - Hairdressers Award

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There will be major changes coming to the state Hairdressers Award later in 2024, as this award is being updated by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC). In mid-June 2024,...

Labour Relations

Fact sheet

09 Sep 2024

WA award summary - Transport Workers (General) Award

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This publication is a summary of the Transport Workers (General) Award. On 12 June 2024 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2024 State Wage Case decision...

Labour Relations

Fact sheet

09 Sep 2024

WA award summary – Social and Community Services (Western Australian) Interim Award

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This publication is a summary of the Social and Community Services (Western Australian) Interim Award. On 12 June 2024 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2024...

Labour Relations

Fact sheet

09 Sep 2024

WA award summary - Shop and Warehouse Award

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This publication is a summary of the Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) Award. The Shop and Warehouse Award was updated on 5 June 2024 . The updates to the Shop and Warehouse...

Labour Relations

Fact sheet

09 Sep 2024

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