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
  How to register and lodge electrical, gasfitting, plumbing and contractor payment dispute (Security of Payment Act) eNotices.
- Stay informed
  Bulletins, newsletters, subscriptions, events and seminars, videos, and public consultations.
- 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
  What Consumer Protection does, contacts and events.
- 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.
- Notify, submit or contact us
  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
  Our legislation, contacting us and freedom of information.
- About the website
  Information about our website and how to use it.
- Policies and plans
  Policies and strategic plans from the department.

Publications

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Continuing Professional Development in 2022 - Real estate industry bulletin 258

14 November 2022 Don’t believe the rumours. Your compliance with the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program is required in 2022, and will continue to be a requirement in 2023. You still...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

14 Nov 2022

Commercial tenancy information for landlords and tenants

READ

The following forms and publications are available on this page: Commercial tenancy - Disclosure statement form 1 A disclosure statement for a commercial tenancy agreement Commercial tenancy -...

Consumer Protection

Fact sheet

09 Nov 2022

Funeral pricing code policy response to industry feedback booklet

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This report contains policy responses to feedback from the Funeral pricing code consultation. A funeral pricing code consutlation summary report showing what we heard and what we did is also...

Consumer Protection

Reports

09 Nov 2022

Homeless and emergency accommodation Western Australia

This publication contains contact details for organisations providing the following services: Counselling and suicide prevention Crisis care helpline 1800 199 008 Information and counselling for...

Consumer Protection

Information

07 Nov 2022

Land valuer pro forma business references

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Who needs to complete a reference A business reference is required when applying for a land valuers licence. Business reference References from relatives/domestic partner, subordinates, business...

Consumer Protection

Form – application

20 Oct 2022

Tenant chart 4 – Service of notice of termination for periodic tenancy agreements

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Tenants can use this flowchart to assist with managing notifications and date counting when notifying their landlord of the intention to end a periodic tenancy agreement. Related flowcharts: Lessor...

Consumer Protection

Information

04 Oct 2022

Motor vehicle repairer registered activities (since 24 September 2022)

WATCH

The below information provides a description of activities which a Western Australia (WA) motor vehicle repairer registered since 24 September 2022 is permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee...

Consumer Protection

Information

04 Oct 2022

Motor vehicle repairer registered activities (before 25 September 2021)

WATCH

The below information provides a description of activities which a Western Australia (WA) motor vehicle repairer registered before 25 September 2021 is permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee...

Consumer Protection

Information

29 Sep 2022

Motor vehicle repairer registered activities (since 25 September 2021)

WATCH

The below information provides a description of activities which a Western Australia (WA) motor vehicle repairer registered after 25 September 2021 and before 23 September 2022 is permitted to...

Consumer Protection

Information

29 Sep 2022

Changes to MVR regulations - Motor vehicle industry bulletin 15

29 September 2022 Changes to MVR regulations On Saturday 24 September 2022, three changes to the Motor Vehicle Repairers Regulations came into effect to: Introduce a new repair class for ‘wheel...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

29 Sep 2022

Changes to motor vehicle repairers regulations

Information for repairers about the amendments to regulations under the Motor Vehicle Repairers Act 2003 Classes of repair work listed in the regulations have been changed and are described below. In...

Consumer Protection

Information

29 Sep 2022

Thinking of purchasing a new car? Tips for consumers

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Follow these tips to protect yourself: 1. Research Before you buy a new or used car, do some research to determine which car is right for you and what you can afford. 2. Check safety rating Check the...

Consumer Protection

Flyers

27 Sep 2022

Changes to motor vehicle repair work classes

Changes to prescribed classes of repair work under the Motor Vehicle Repairers Act 2003 and Motor Vehicle Repairers Regulations 2007 The classes listed below are no longer prescribed classes of...

Consumer Protection

Information

27 Sep 2022

Reminder: Audit period starts soon! - Settlement industry bulletin issue 106

17 June 2022 Reminder: Audit period starts soon! Agents who hold a triennial certificate and have held monies in trust during the 2021-22 financial year will need to provide a Statement of trust...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

20 Sep 2022

Cybersecurity risk warning - Land valuers bulletin issue 33

16 September 2022 Cybersecurity risk warning Consumer Protection WA has warned that a move to enable businesses and organisations to shorten Australian website addresses could be an opportunity for...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

20 Sep 2022

Cybersecurity risk warning - Residential parks bulletin 23

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

20 Sep 2022

Cybersecurity risk warning - Retirement villages bulletin issue 20

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

20 Sep 2022

Cybersecurity risk warning - Settlement industry bulletin issue 107

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

20 Sep 2022

Cybersecurity risk warning - Motor vehicle industry bulletin 14

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

20 Sep 2022

Cybersecurity risk warning - Real estate industry bulletin 256

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

16 Sep 2022

Employment agents scale of fees

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This is a template and below is a suggested format that you may wish to follow: Remove anything that is not applicable to your business and add anything else you need Permanent Staff (a) The maximum...

Consumer Protection

Guidance note

08 Sep 2022

Scam spotting - the types of scams and how to protect yourself

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WA ScamNet profiles the most prevalent scams targeting Western Australians and provides information on different types of scams, how to recognise scams, and what to do if you have received a scam. It...

Consumer Protection

Information

07 Sep 2022

Commercial tenancy law review consultation paper

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Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Act 1985 (WA) Statutory Review 2022 is currently underway. More information is available on Commercial Tenancy law review . The CT Act regulates leasing...

Consumer Protection

Consultations / public comment

06 Sep 2022

Business settlement agent licensed activities

The below information provides a description of activities which a Western Australia (WA) licensed settlement agent is permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee visiting another state under AMR...

Consumer Protection

Information

31 Aug 2022

Real estate settlement agent licensed activities

The below information provides a description of activities which a Western Australia (WA) licensed real estate settlement agent is permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee visiting another...

Consumer Protection

Information

31 Aug 2022

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