The Building Commission released an e-letter on 28 November 2016 to remind building industry practitioners about interconnection of smoke alarms and the new Australian Standard for smoke alarms. This...
24 Feburary Settlement agents have recently notified the Department about being approached by a Victorian company regarding possible business arrangements that has raised concern. The Victorian...
This industry bulletin provides information for building industry practitioners and regulators on certain transitional periods coming to an end that will affect any building permit application...
EXTENSION OF INTERIM BAN ON DECORATIVE ALCOHOL FUELLED BURNERS I, MICHAEL MISCHIN, Minister for Commerce, pursuant to section 111(2) of the Australian Consumer Law (WA) extend an interim ban on...
15 February 2016 A review of the Auction Sales Act 1973 (the Act) has been commenced by the Consumer Protection Division of the Department of Commerce (Consumer Protection). The purpose of this...
This form is used to notify the Commissioner that the registration of an Incorporate Limited Partnership as an AFOF, ESVCLP or VCLP has been revoked or the Incorporated Limited Partnership has ceased...
This form is used to notify the Commissioner about any changes to the registered particulars about a Limited Partnership or Incorporated Limited Partnership, including the registered firm name, the...
The Building Amendment Regulations 2017 (the Amendment Regulations) were published in the Government Gazette on Tuesday 7 February 2017 to come into operation on Wednesday 8 February 2017. The...
Refer to our Code of Conduct page to view the Real Estate and Business Agents Code of Conduct. Frequently asked questions in regards to the Real Estate and Business Agents and Sales Representatives...
6 February 2017 Figures received from the Bond Administrator show there were 683 late bond lodgements in January 2017, an increase of 35% on December’s figures. Consumer Protection is concerned by...
This checklist applies where any inspection, cleaning, repair, maintenance or alteration of plant is carried out or where the function or condition of plant is impaired to the extent that it presents...
WorkSafe has produced this document to increase awareness of worker safety on or near public roads and highlight the importance of appropriate systems of work and safety management systems.
This occupational safety and health (OSH) handout has been developed to assist employers, self-employed persons, persons having control of workplaces and employees working in airport operations and...
12 January 2017 From 2017 the Commonwealth Government is introducing new reporting requirements in relation to real estate property transfers in Western Australia. Landgate, the lead agency involved...
This guide provides information on the ACL for electrical and whitegoods businesses. It covers key aspects of the law such as refunds, replacements and repairs, focusing on issues where: industry...
This guide provides information on the ACL for car rental businesses. It covers key aspects of the law such as contract terms, deposits and refunds, focusing on issues where: industry bodies have...
Personal services - An industry guide to the ACL This guide provides information on the ACL for businesses which provide personal services; for example, hairdressing and beauty services, furniture...
This guide provides information on the ACL for travel and accommodation businesses. This guide is relevant to you if your business: provides holiday accommodation provides travel; for example,...
WorkSafe visited 82 nail salons between 2012 and 2016 to assess hazardous substances compliance. Air monitoring was conducted in a small number of salons. This publication provides information for...
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...