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Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.
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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.
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  Information on private swimming pool safety barriers, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms for existing residential buildings.
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  How to report an accident or incident to Building and Energy.
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Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
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  Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under consumer laws in Western Australia.
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  Information about the WA industrial relations system and its coverage, including inquiries and reviews undertaken.
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  Information and resources for agencies on government sector employment and labour relations.
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  Information on proactive audits undertaken by Private Sector Labour Relations on suppliers to State Government.
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  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.
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  Information about statutory position appointments at mining operations.
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  Information about WA's work health and safety (WHS) laws.
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- Petroleum and geothermal energy operations
  Information for operators of petroleum operations.
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- 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.
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- About the website
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- Policies and plans
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Publications

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Sample complaint letter about home building work

A sample complaint letter for unsatisfactory building work. Your name Your address Your phone number Your email address (if you have one) Date Name of builder Street Suburb/town State Postcode Dear...

Consumer Protection

Template

22 Oct 2020

Sample complaint letter relating to a retirement village

Sample complaint letter relating to retirement village issues. Your name Your address Your phone number Your email address (if you have one) Date Name of contact person (or address the letter to the...

Consumer Protection

Template

22 Oct 2020

Sample complaint letter concerning purchase of retail goods or services

Sample complaint letter concernin g the purchase of retail goods and services. Your name Your address Your phone number Your email address (if you have one) Date Name of contact person (put the name...

Consumer Protection

Template

22 Oct 2020

Sample complaint letter to a car dealer

Sample complaint letter to a car dealer. Your name Your address Your phone number Your email address (if you have one) Date N ame of dealer Street Suburb/Town State Postcode Dear Sir/Madam Re: (...

Consumer Protection

Template

22 Oct 2020

Changes to WA’s residential parks laws – what you need to know - Residential parks bulletin issue 14

15 October 2020 Changes to WA’s residential parks laws – what you need to know In this issue: Upcoming changes to WA’s residential parks laws How the changes will affect you When the changes are...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

19 Oct 2020

Decision Regulatory Impact Statement: The regulation of the fitness industry in Western Australia

READ

New fitness code published The Fair Trading (Fitness Industry Code) Regulations 2020 (WA) (that contain the new Fitness Industry Code) were published on 29 September 2020. This mandatory code comes...

Consumer Protection

Reports

16 Oct 2020

Fitness Industry Code of Practice Review Public Consultation Paper

READ

This consultation CLOSED on Monday 27 August 2018. New fitness code published The Fair Trading (Fitness Industry Code) Regulations 2020 (WA) (that contain the new Fitness Industry Code) were...

Consumer Protection

Consultations / public comment

16 Oct 2020

Letter to REIWA from Minister John Quigley

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Letter from Minister John Quigley to Mr Neville Pozzi, Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) on 6 October 2020.

Consumer Protection

Information

07 Oct 2020

COVID-19 rent laws extended: Residential parks bulletin 13

WATCH

Extension of the COVID-19 rent laws emergency period It’s important for WA park operators to know that the State Government has extended the emergency period under the Residential Tenancies (COVID-19...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

02 Oct 2020

Fire and emergency information for short-term rental guests

READ

This handy fire and emergency information publication can be customised with details specific to your short-term rental. Print the completed document and leave in a convenient place for your guests.

Consumer Protection

Information

30 Sep 2020

Application for discharge of surety and statutory declaration of no receipt of trust funds - Debt collectors

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Release of Bank Guarantee – Statutory Declaration Who needs to complete this form? Persons who wish to request the return of their Bank Guarantee two years following the cessation of their Debt...

Consumer Protection

Form – application

21 Sep 2020

Spontaneous ceiling collapse - Landlords bulletin 48

16 September 2020 Spontaneous ceiling collapse Imagine the tenant is eating dinner or watching television and suddenly the ceiling caves in. This may sound far-fetched but unfortunately ceiling...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

16 Sep 2020

Spontaneous ceiling collapse - Tenants bulletin 23

16 September 2020 Spontaneous ceiling collapse Imagine you are eating dinner or watching television and suddenly the ceiling caves in. This may sound far-fetched but unfortunately ceiling collapses...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

16 Sep 2020

Spontaneous ceiling collapse - Real estate industry bulletin 231

16 September 2020 Spontaneous ceiling collapse Imagine the tenant of a rental property you manage is eating dinner or watching television and suddenly the ceiling caves in. This may sound far-fetched...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

16 Sep 2020

Tyre dumping alert and dealer banned - Motor vehicle industry bulletin 4

11 September 2020 Tread carefully with tyre disposal The WA motor vehicle industry can play a vital role in stopping a scam involving illegally dumped tyres, which is causing an environmental hazard...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

11 Sep 2020

Tyre dumping alert - Landlords bulletin 47

11 September 2020 Tyre dumping scam warning Perth landlords have been left with disposal bills of up to $100,000 from illegally dumped tyres, prompting a reminder about carrying out regular property...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

11 Sep 2020

Tyre dumping alert - Real estate industry bulletin 230

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

11 Sep 2020

Protect your business and clients from scammers - Settlement industry bulletin 97

9 September 2020 Protect your business and clients from scammers Payment diversion fraud scams cost businesses nationwide a staggering $132 million last year, according to the Australian Competition...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

09 Sep 2020

Protect your business and clients from scammers - Real estate industry bulletin 229

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

09 Sep 2020

Get your property condition reports correct - Landlords bulletin 46

4 September 2020 Property condition reports (PCRs) are important for any residential tenancy. They describe the condition of the property. A landlord/lessor needs to prepare a PCR at the start and...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

04 Sep 2020

Protect yourself with a property condition report - Tenants bulletin 22

4 September 2020 Why would I need a property condition report? Property condition reports (PCRs) describe the condition of the property at a point in time and protect you from being held responsible...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

04 Sep 2020

Get your property condition reports correct - Real estate industry bulletin 228

4 September 2020 Get your property condition reports correct Property condition reports (PCRs) are important for any residential tenancy. They describe the condition of the property. A lessor needs...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

04 Sep 2020

Ask us - Samsung top loader washing machine safety recall

READ

Urgent Samsung top loader washing machine safety recall Samsung top loader washing machines which have been recalled remain in WA homes, potentially creating a serious fire hazard that puts lives at...

Consumer Protection

Flyers

03 Sep 2020

Future regulation of WA's accident towing industry: Consultation paper

READ

Why are reforms being considered? Following a vehicle accident, drivers can easily be taken advantage of as they are often highly vulnerable and in shock. Serious concerns about the accident towing...

Consumer Protection

Consultations / public comment

10 Aug 2020

New tenant issues with locked gas meter boxes - Real estate industry bulletin 227

5 August 2020 What is the solution when the gas supply has been locked or removed at the start of a tenancy? Suppliers and retailers – what is the difference? First it’s important to note, retailers...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

05 Aug 2020

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