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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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WorkSafe
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  Provide work health and safety information about the agricultural sector including guidance, checklists, and latest news.
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  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
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Publications

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Trust account receipts - settlement agents

Settlement Agents Act 1981 50. Receipts and accounting to principal When a settlement agent receives money for or on behalf of any other person, the agent shall unless the money is received by...

Consumer Protection

Information

29 Aug 2018

Declaration of no receipt of trust funds - Settlement agents

READ

Form last updated 6 July 2020 Who needs to complete this form? Settlement agents who did not receive any trust funds for the audit period may be required to lodge this declaration with Consumer...

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

06 Jul 2020

Agent fined for unauthorised withdrawal: Real estate industry bulletin issue 180

27 August A Broome real estate agent has been fined by the State Administrative Tribunal for failing to properly supervise an employee who had made an unauthorised withdrawal from the agency’s trust...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

27 Aug 2018

Motor Vehicle Repair Business licence renewal form

READ

To enable the renewal application to be assessed prior to your licence expiring, please complete the entire form and lodge it before the expiry date, together with payment and all required supporting...

Consumer Protection

Form – application

23 Dec 2022

Welcome to our new residential parks bulletin: Residential Parks Bulletin Issue 1

August 2018 Welcome to the inaugural Consumer Protection WA residential parks bulletin, we are glad to have you on board. The new bulletin makes it easier for you to stay on top of your professional...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

23 Aug 2018

GST withholding: what you need to know: Settlement Industry Bulletin Issue 81

August 2018 Changes have been applied by the Federal Government from 1 July 2018, regarding the liability for the goods and services tax (GST). Purchasers of new residential premises and new...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

23 Aug 2018

Electrical safety, mould & GST withholding changes: Real estate industry bulletin issue 179

7 August Health and safety issue: mould, electrical safety & unsafe pool gate latches Don’t let mould take hold During the winter months, household mould can take hold. Aside from being unsightly...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

08 Aug 2018

Electrical safety, mould and unsafe pool latches: Landlord’s bulletin issue 22

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

08 Aug 2018

How to handle refurbishments: Retirement villages bulletin 2 (July 2018)

31 July 2018 How to handle refurbishments At Consumer Protection, we receive multiple calls and complaints about retirement village residence refurbishment costs, often relating to the timeframes...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

01 Oct 2018

Residential parks bulletins

Residential parks bulletins provide topical information and reminders to park tenants and managers. Have you subscribed? Make sure you are up to date with the latest reminders, news and law updates...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

29 Nov 2022

Change of auditor request - Settlement agent

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Change of auditor request - Settlement agent Lodging the application This application may be lodged via: Email: audits@dmirs.wa.gov.au ; Fax: (08) 6251 2801; or Post: Locked Bag 100, EAST PERTH 6892

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

29 May 2019

Application for renewal of a real estate and business agent triennial certificate

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Any individuals , partnerships or companies wishing to operate as real estate or business agents in Western Australia are required, under the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 , to be licensed...

Consumer Protection

Form – application

31 Aug 2023

Landlord's event to unpack tenancy law changes: Landlord bulletin Issue 23

19 July Homelessness Week event for landlords You are invited to hear a variety of speakers talking about action that landlords can take to prevent and respond to homelessness on 9 August 2018...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

19 Jul 2018

Mid-year bumper edition rent-rolls, audit results & more: Real estate industry bulletin 178

16 July 2018 Considering buying a rent-roll? Buying a rent-roll can be an attractive way to grow your business. However, it can be a complex undertaking and a source of headaches down the road if not...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

18 Jul 2018

Real estate and business agent business reference template

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Who needs to complete a reference Business references must be provided when applying for a new real estate and business agent licence (for sole traders, directors and partners). Business references...

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

07 Jul 2023

Application for a real estate and business agent licence and triennial certificate

READ

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...

Consumer Protection

Form – application

04 Dec 2023

How to avoid a fine for late lodgement of security bond - Landlord bulletin Issue 21 (July 2018)

10 July 2018 Bond money must be lodged with the Bond Administrator no later than 14 days after you have received the money from the tenant. This includes any bond assistance loan money that may have...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

11 Jul 2018

Updated trust account handbook: Settlement Industry Bulletin Issue 79

29 June 2018 Updated trust account handbook Consumer Protection recently updated the trust account handbook for settlement agents , to assist you with your trust accounting responsibilities. You...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

02 Jul 2018

Ban and fine for real estate agent:: Real estate industry bulletin 176

A real estate agent had his licence and triennial certificate suspended and the agency received a substantial fine over the misuse of a trust account. Read more about the agent, the suspension and...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

02 Jul 2018

Welcome to our new retirement villages bulletin: Retirement villages bulletin 1 (June 2018)

June 2018 Welcome to our new retirement villages bulletin Welcome to the inaugural Consumer Protection WA retirement villages bulletin; we’re glad to have you on board. This new bulletin aims to make...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

01 Oct 2018

Co-operative form 36 - Statutory declaration in support of a special resolution (other than for altering rules)

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Should you require assistance with completing this form please contact Charities branch by telephone on 1300 304 074 (within Australia) or email . This application should only be lodged in...

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

23 Jun 2020

Co-operative form 35 - Application for registration of a special resolution

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Should you require assistance with completing this form please contact Charities branch by telephone on 1300 304 074 (within Australia) or email . What do I need to complete an application To...

Consumer Protection

Form – application

13 Apr 2021

Co-operative form 24 - Notification of resignation, removal or cessation of an auditor

READ

Should you require assistance with completing this form please contact Charities branch by telephone on 1300 304 074 (within Australia) or email . What do I need to complete an application To...

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

13 Apr 2021

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

Cashiers are moving to Cannington - Landlord bulletin Issue 20 (June 2018)

20 June 2018 From Monday 2 July 2018 our cashier counter services will be located on Level 1 at 303 Sevenoaks Street, Cannington WA 6107. Payments will no longer be accepted at 140 William Street...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

22 Jun 2018

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