8 March 2022 The deadline for completing and delivering the audit reports for the year ending 31 December 2021 is fast approaching. Agents and auditors have until 31 March 2022 to submit their audits...
11 June 2021 Update your employment and contact information online The department previously introduced an online gateway that allows licensed real estate agents, as well as registered sales...
5 July 2021 The WA Government has extended the Residential Rent Relief Grant Scheme (RRRGS) until 31 December 2021 to assist renters who are struggling to pay their rent due to the coronavirus (COVID...
24 April 2019 Dealing with foreign buyers? You should know this. Effective 1 January 2019, certain acquisitions of residential property by foreign buyers in Western Australia are subject to an...
Introduction Most complaints the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) receives regarding motor vehicles are about warranty repairs. The purpose of this booklet is to...
26 March 2021 In this issue: COVID-19 licence and registration fee discounts end on 31 March 2021 Delays in obtaining national police checks End of COVID-19 licensing fee discount The COVID-19...
Application for a real estate and business agent's licence - individual last updated December 2020. Who needs to apply for a licence Any individuals , partnerships or companies wishing to operate as...
Update on the retirement village legislation reform process Submissions to all Consultation Regulatory Impact Statements (CRIS) are now closed. We would like to thank all stakeholders who provided...
Purpose of the Guideline The Guideline has been developed to assist the public to understand the circumstances where the Commissioner for Consumer Protection may consider exercising the power under...
There are a number of notices designed to help the lessor, property manager and tenant/s deal with various issues. Only issue a notice after you have tried to negotiate the problem or dispute with...
26 September 2019 Maintaining trust account security Consumer Protection recently learned of a trust account scam attempt made via payment from the trust account to a credit card. Fortunately the...
5 July 2021 The WA Government has extended the Residential Rent Relief Grant Scheme for a further six months to help renters who are finding it difficult to meet their rent payments as a result of...
April 29 2019 RCDs reminder – stay current with requirements Residual current devices (RCDs) save lives! New legislation came in November 2018 that requires all electrical installations in new...
Purpose of the Guideline This Guideline assists the public to understand the circumstances where the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety - Consumer Protection Division (...
In March and April 2022, the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, Consumer Protection Division (Consumer Protection) sought funeral industry and consumer feedback about the...
11 February 2021 In this issue: Reminder: 2020 trust account audit report due soon Two new phases of Residential Rent Relief Grant Scheme Future renting WA - Negotiating guide now available Reminder...
Consumer Protection has had a number of recent reports from sporting associations that have received an unsolicited invoice for payment for services that they have not ordered. Busy small businesses...
1 April 2021 In this issue: Terminations and evictions after end of emergency rental laws Residential Rent Relief Grant Scheme Terminations and evictions after end of emergency rental laws The COVID-...
11 June 2021 Increase in rental scams during 2021 Scammers are targeting tenants, who are desperate to secure a rental property in the current tight market, with fake rental listings showing up on...
Customers expect quality service and a high standard of work at a competitive price. It is important to give customers professional, accurate advice and information, particularly about the cost of...
Elective activities must be approved by the Commissioner for Consumer Protection. Who needs to apply Training providers seeking approval for activities to be included as a part of the compulsory...
Commonly reported trust account audit qualifications for settlement agents and how to deal with them The following list of questions are commonly reported and should be used as a guide. 1. Monthly...
Update on the retirement village legislation reform process Submissions to all Consultation Regulatory Impact Statements (CRIS) are now closed. We would like to thank all stakeholders who provided...
29 April 2019 National safety alert reminder – gas heaters In case you missed it, a national safety alert was issued last month for four open-flued gas heaters that, under certain circumstances, may...
Who needs to apply for a licence A motor vehicle salesperson is someone who is employed or engaged by or on behalf of a dealer to buy or sell motor vehicles. What do I need to do to lodge a complete...