(The King and I Pty Ltd / Colin King / Paul King) The following information outlines details of a recent case that Consumer Protection took to the State Administration Tribunal (SAT). A former York...
The department's annual report for 2015-2016 presents information on its statutory compliance, financial, non-financial and operational performance, in accordance with the requirements of the...
16 September 2016 Consumer Protection would like to remind real estate agents and sales representatives about fulfilling their obligations in respect of the laws governing the real estate industry...
Blind and curtain cord safety 25 August 2016 In light of a recent incident of the near strangulation of a toddler in a rental property, the Department would like to remind agents of their...
19 August 2016 Consumer Protection recently issued a warning to all organisations in WA about ‘ man in the middle scams ’. A ‘man in the middle’ attack occurs when a decision-maker in the business or...
19 August 2016 Consumer Protection recently issued a warning to all organisations in WA about ‘ man in the middle scams ’. A ‘man in the middle’ attack occurs when a decision-maker in the business or...
19 August 2016 Consumer Protection recently issued a warning to all organisations in WA about ‘ man in the middle scams ’. A ‘man in the middle’ attack occurs when a decision-maker in the business or...
It is common for potential conflicts of interest to arise in associations and clubs because people with a common interest are brought together and they are often involved in more than one community...
20 July 2016 As of 23 July 2016, some of Consumer Protection's client services will be located at the Mason Bird Building 303 Sevenoaks Street Cannington. Licensing and bonds services are moving...
20 July 2016 As of 23 July 2016, some of Consumer Protection's client services will be located at the Mason Bird Building 303 Sevenoaks Street Cannington.
20 July 2016 As of 23 July 2016, some client services of Consumer Protection will be located at the Mason Bird Building 303 Sevenoaks Street Cannington.
This technical note has been issued to inform plumbing industry stakeholders that Standards Australia has published new 2015 versions of AS/NZS 3500, Parts 1, 2 & 4 of the plumbing and drainage...
This technical note has been issued to clarify the requirements when installing sanitary systems with elevated pipework using drainage principles. AS/NZS 3500.2003, Part 2 Sanitary plumbing and...
This technical note provides information on the appropriate backflow prevention requirements when installing flexible spray type hoses in close proximity to toilet pans and other soil fixtures. This...
When building or renovating your home, it is essential that you understand the terms and conditions of your home building contract and what may be agreed as a progress payment schedule for the...
Drowning is the most common cause of preventable death of children aged 0–5 years. Over the past five years, 16 toddlers have drowned in Western Australia. For every drowning death, it is estimated...
Cleaning tasks are common to most workplaces, however tasks such as mopping and vacuuming can increase the risk of musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains and strains due to awkward postures,...
10 October 2016 With less than three months remaining for the 2016 calendar year the Department reminds you to check your Compulsory Professional Development (CPD) points tally. If you have not...
3 October 2016 A review of the Code of Conduct for Agents and Sales Representatives 2011 (old Code) under the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (the REBA Act) has been completed following a...
3 October 2016 A review of the Licensed Valuers Code of Conduct 2011 (old Code) under the Land Valuers Licensing Act 19 78 has been completed following a consultation period held in April and May of...
3 October 2016 A review of the Settlement Agents’ Code of Conduct 1982 (old Code) under the Settlement Agents Act 1981 has been completed following a consultation period held in April and May of this...
29 September 2016 A Perth real estate agent is breathing a sigh of relief after a cyber-attack was thwarted in an attempt to steal $500,000 from a trust account. It’s believed the cyber thieves...
29 September 2016 A Perth real estate agent is breathing a sigh of relief after a cyber-attack was thwarted in an attempt to steal $500,000 from a trust account. It’s believed the cyber thieves...
