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Publications

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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

13 Jan 2020

Injury reporting and investigation essentials for employers

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WorkSafe Western Australia is the government agency responsible for regulating WA’s occupational safety and health (OSH) legislation. When incidents occur at workplaces, employers are required to...

WorkSafe

Fact sheet

13 Jan 2020

How you are impacted by recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1987, changed CPD arrangements and more - Real estate industry bulletin 212

23 December 2019 New Residential tenancy laws The Consumer Protection Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 passed through parliament recently, bringing changes to the REBA Act and residential tenancy laws...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

09 Jan 2020

Changes to the Settlement Agents Act from 1 January 2020 – what you need to know - Settlement industry bulletin 95

24 December 2019 Changes have been made to the Settlement Agents Act 1981 (the Act), which will come into effect on 1 January 2020. This bulletin provides a brief overview of the more significant...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

08 Jan 2020

Changes to the REBA Act from 1 January 2020 – what you need to know - Real estate industry bulletin 213

24 December 2019 A Bill was passed by the Parliament in September 2019 which amends parts of the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (the REBA Act) from 1 January 2020. This bulletin provides a...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

02 Jan 2020

Consumer Protection Public Naming of Traders Policy

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The Consumer Protection Public Naming of Traders Policy was reviewed and updated in June 2019. “Naming” is the public identification of a trader reasonably suspected of contravening the Australian...

Consumer Protection

Policies

24 Dec 2019

Consumer Protection Disclosure Policy

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The Consumer Protection Disclosure Policy was reviewed and updated in September 2019. In the course of its operations, Consumer Protection obtains or has access to a wide range of information. Some...

Consumer Protection

Policies

24 Dec 2019

Consumer Protection Media Policy

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The Consumer Protection Media Policy was reviewed and updated in January 2019. The Media Policy provides all Consumer Protection officers with guidelines about which officers are authorised to...

Consumer Protection

Policies

24 Dec 2019

Notification of commencement of trading - Real Estate and Settlement agent Triennial Certificate holders

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Notification of Commencement of Trading: Real Estate Agent and Settlement Agent Triennial Certificate Holders This form is used to notify the Commissioner for Consumer Protection of various matters...

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

18 Dec 2019

Safety alert 06/2019 - Biological hazards in marine environments

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A worker contracted a life-threatening respiratory infection with the bacteria Psychrobacter sanguinis . In the days immediately prior to contracting the infection, he had been cleaning biological...

WorkSafe

Alert

17 Dec 2019

How recent changes to residential tenancy laws may affect you - Tenants bulletin 13

16 December 2019 New Residential tenancy laws In this bulletin we share an overview of recent changes to residential tenancy laws and how they affect you. Affixing furniture Whilst Consumer...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

17 Dec 2019

How recent changes to residential tenancy laws may affect you - Landlords bulletin 37

16 December 2019 New Residential tenancy laws The Consumer Protection Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 passed through parliament recently, bringing changes to residential tenancy laws that enhance and...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

17 Dec 2019

Issues with wall chasing

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WorkSafe is seeing ongoing non-compliance with wall chasing work, such as: Use of petrol powered saws without local exhaust ventilation (LEV) on-tool, exposing workers to toxic carbon monoxide;...

WorkSafe

Bulletin

12 Dec 2019

Notice of termination of tenant’s interest in residential tenancy agreement on grounds of family violence

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To close this window immediately press Ctrl +W. For information about how to browse incognito and/or erase your history, see www.esafety.gov.au Form 2 This form is for a tenant/s to give to a...

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

12 Dec 2019

Buying or selling motor vehicles? You may need a licence!

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Follow these simple steps: Choose the category of licence that is right for you and apply. Pay the correct licensing fees when they're due. Start being a motor vehicle dealer. Learn Attend a relevant...

Consumer Protection

Flyers

11 Dec 2019

Plumbers technical note - Junctions in sanitary and drainage systems

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This technical note explains the changes in AS/NZS 3500.2:2018 for permissible junctions in sanitary plumbing and drainage systems. The changes relate to junctions used for connecting graded pipes to...

Building and Energy

Technical standards

05 Dec 2019

Certificate order form

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Multi-entry certificates order form.

Building and Energy

Form – notification

05 Dec 2019

Minor plumbing work template

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Minor plumbing work template. Last updated 5 December 2019.

Building and Energy

Template

05 Dec 2019

Changes to Residential Tenancy Law FAQ

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On 1 July 2013, changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (the Act) and the Residential Tenancies Regulations 1989 came into force. These frequently asked questions are designed to assist you in...

Consumer Protection

Fact sheet

02 Dec 2019

Motor vehicle repairers - licence or certificate: what's the difference?

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Motor vehicle repair business licence or motor vehicle repairer's certificate: what's the difference? Are you: the owner of a motor vehicle repair business? a self-employed motor vehicle repairer?...

Consumer Protection

Flyers

02 Dec 2019

Motor vehicle repairers - tips for consumers

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Does your vehicle need repairs? Follow these tips to protect your asset and your family. 1 Research. Before you book your car in for a service, new tyres or repairs ask for recommendations from your...

Consumer Protection

Flyers

02 Dec 2019

Update to family and domestic violence regulations - Landlords bulletin 36

29 November 2019 In this issue: Update to family and domestic violence regulations Update to family and domestic violence regulations From 12 October 2019 the regulations to the Residential Tenancies...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

29 Nov 2019

Update to family domestic violence regulations - Tenants Bulletin Issue 12

29 November 2019 In this issue: Update to family and domestic violence regulations. Update to family domestic violence regulations From 12 October 2019 the regulations to the Residential Tenancies...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

29 Nov 2019

Update to family domestic violence regulations - Real estate industry bulletin 211

29 November 2019 In this issue: Update to family domestic violence regulations. Update to family domestic violence regulations From 12 October 2019 the regulations to the Residential Tenancies Act...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

29 Nov 2019

Update to family domestic violence regulations - Residential parks bulletin issue 12

29 November 2019 In this issue: Update to Family and domestic Violence regulations Update to family domestic violence regulations From October 2019 the regulations to the Residential Parks (Long-...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

29 Nov 2019

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