Building Commission
Regulates Western Australian building and plumbing industries.
- Overview
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of the Building Commission.
- Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval
  Application and renewal information.
- Building approvals
  The process for getting building work approved.
- Find a registered building service provider or licensed plumber
  Find an appointor, builder, building surveyor, painter or plumber.
- Building or renovating your home
  Information on building or renovating your home or small commercial building and becoming an owner-builder.
- Responsibilities and compliance
  Legislation, codes and standards for adjudicators, builders, building surveyors, painters and plumbers.
- Dispute resolution
  Building service and payment disputes.
- Keep informed
  Latest information and subscriptions, events and seminars and public consultations open for comment.
- Construction Contracts Act
  The adjudication process for resolving payment disputes.
Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
- Housing and accommodation
  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
- Consumer rights
  Information and advice for buyers of goods or services.
- 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.
- About Consumer Protection, online resources and apps
  Find out about Consumer Protection and access online resources.
- Consultation and compliance
  Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.
EnergySafety
Technical safety regulation for the electricity and gas industries.
- Overview
  Learn about who we are and what we do, information on legislation, reports and useful links.
- Consumer safety
  Find out how to use gas and electricity safely.
- Licensing
  How to apply for a licence or search for a licensed person.
- Industry safety
  Information on appliance approvals and network operators.
- Report an accident
  How to report an accident or incident to EnergySafety.
- Stay informed
  Subscribe to the Energy Bulletin, safety alerts and update your contact details.
- eNotice
  How to register and lodge eNotices.
Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.
- Private sector employers and employees
  Rates of pay, leave entitlements, when children can work and other employment rights and obligations.
- Public sector
  Information and resources for agencies on public sector employment and labour relations.
- Public holidays
  Public holiday dates for Western Australia.
- Ministerial Review of the State industrial relations system
  Information and terms of reference for the Ministerial Review of the State industrial relations system.
WA Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit
Monitoring compliance with the Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016.
- Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016
  The BCI Code commenced on 1 January 2017.
- Implementation guidelines
  Implementation Guidelines to the Western Australian Building and Construction Code of Conduct 2016.
- Reporting obligations
  When you need to report something to the BCCMU.
- Resources
  Resources providing information and frequently asked questions.
- Contact us
  Contact details for the Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit.
WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of safety in general industry.
- Licences, registrations and notices
  How do I obtain a licence, register plant, seek a review, or request an exemption?
- Report or enquire about workplace incidents
  Find out how to report an incident or make a complaint about a workplace hazard.
- What does WorkSafe do?
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.
- Commission for Occupational Safety and Health
  Information about Western Australia's peak safety and health body.
- Occupational safety and health law
  How do I comply with the law?
- Safety and health topics
  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Safety and health representatives
  Information about and for safety and health representatives.
- Tool box
  Events, statistics and educational resources.
- Work health and safety legislation reform
  Learn more about work health and safety reform.
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
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.
- Stay informed
  Subscribe to one of our media statement digests.

Publications

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Retirement villages bulletins

Retirement villages bulletins provide topical information and reminders for retirement village industry. Have you subscribed to the bulletins? Keep up to date with the latest reminders, news and law...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

14 Jun 2018

Change of auditor request - Motor vehicle dealers

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CHANGE OF AUDITOR REQUEST FORM FOR MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS SELLING ON CONSIGNMENT MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS ACT 1973 , SECTION 32C AND 32I MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS (SALES) REGULATIONS 1974, REGULATIONS 10C...

Consumer Protection

Form – application

12 Jun 2018

Declaration of no receipt trust funds - real estate and business agents

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OATHS, AFFIDAVITS AND STATUTORY DECLARATIONS ACT 2005 STATUTORY DECLARATION REAL ESTATE AND BUSINESS AGENTS ACT 1978 SECTION 86 DECLARATION OF NO RECEIPT OF TRUST FUNDS Who needs to complete this...

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

12 Jun 2018

Statutory declaration by auditor

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Statutory declaration by auditor for Real estate and Settlement Trust Accounts. Statutory declaration by agent verifying statement of balances held Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 , Section...

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

12 Jun 2018

Statutory declaration by agent - Real estate and business agents

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Statutory declaration by agent verifying statement of balances held Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 , Section 80(5) These statutory declaration forms are for real estate and business agents...

Consumer Protection

Template

12 Jun 2018

Statutory declaration by agent - Settlement agents

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Statutory declaration by agent verifying statement of balances held - Settlement agents VERIFYING STATEMENT OF BALANCES HELD SETTLEMENT AGENTS ACT 1981, SECTION 61 (5) Further information For further...

Consumer Protection

Template

12 Jun 2018

Declaration by auditor

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Declaration forms Declaration by auditor - Real estate Declaration by auditor example - Settlement agent Further information For further information and additional forms refer to the Auditing real...

Consumer Protection

Template

12 Jun 2018

Statement of trust account money - Annexure A

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Consumer Protection provides information to assist auditors in fulfilling their requirements under the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978. Templates Use the above templates/formats for the...

Consumer Protection

Template

12 Jun 2018

A guide to auditing trust accounts: Real estate agents, business agents, and settlement agents and business settlement agents

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This guide is intended to help auditors produce high quality reports in the required format. To make the auditing process easier, templates for the main documents to be lodged with the Commissioner...

Consumer Protection

Guide / handbook

11 Jun 2018

Apprentice safety assessment guidelines, test and report

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To apply for an electrician's training licence, you will need to read the guidelines and complete the test. A pass mark of 80% is required to successfully pass the test and then you will need to...

EnergySafety

Form – notification

11 Jun 2018

Change of auditor request - real estate and business agent

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Change of auditor request - real estate and business agent

Consumer Protection

Form – application

08 Jun 2018

Code of conduct for settlement agents

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The Settlement Agents' Code of Conduct is also available on the Department of Justice's website. Please note: Form 1: Pages 12-13 of the Code of Conduct Form 2: Pages 14-16 of the Code of Conduct...

Consumer Protection

Code of conduct

07 Jun 2018

No place for family violence

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No place for family violence Did you know WA is second only to the NT when it comes to rates of family and domestic violence (FDV) and there were more than 50,000 reported incidents across the State...

Consumer Protection

Fact sheet

07 Jun 2018

Well Winter

WATCH

We want you to have a safe, happy and healthy winter. Many winter products can be unsafe if they are old, faulty or used incorrectly. Follow our safety messages and keep up-to-date on the latest...

Consumer Protection

Promotions

07 Jun 2018

Commission for Occupational Safety and Health - Minutes

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A list of minutes from the meetings of the Commission for Occupational Safety and Health .

WorkSafe

Minutes

06 Jun 2018

Get your Property Condition Reports correct: Landlord bulletin issue 19

Disputes relating to the condition of a property at the end of a tenancy are not uncommon. Mandatory Property Condition Reports (PCRs) were introduced in July 2013 in order to minimise the number of...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

31 May 2018

Get your Property Condition Reports correct: Real estate industry bulletin 175

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

31 May 2018

Real estate agent registration and licence renewal forms

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For further information and other real estate agent registration and licence renewal forms go to: Real estate and business sales representative registration (including property managers) - renewal...

Consumer Protection

Form – application

31 May 2018

Application for approval of CPD elective activity

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Elective activities must be approved by the Commissioner for Consumer Protection. Trainers are invited to submit professional development activities, which meet the aims and purpose of the CPD...

Consumer Protection

Form – application

31 May 2018

Safety alerts directory

2018 Safety alert 01/2018 - Worker seriously injured by flammable liquid fire Safety alert 02/2018 - Vehicle hoist service and maintenance Safety alert 03/2018 - Worker injured during plant change...

WorkSafe

Alert

31 May 2018

Approved CPD electives - Real Estate

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The approved activities listed in this document are for participants to attend in order to complete the required seven compulsory professional development (CPD) points of elective activity per...

Consumer Protection

Information

31 May 2018

Safety alert 04/2018 - Worker fatally injured during maintenance to a rock drilling truck

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WorkSafe is investigating an incident with preliminary evidence indicating an employee, who was fatally injured, may have been struck in the head by a 48 inch pipe wrench spanner. The spanner was...

WorkSafe

Alert

31 May 2018

Gift Card Expiry Dates

The Australian Government sought views on options to improve outcomes and protections for consumers who participate in the Gift card market. Status: Closed Wednesday 30 May 2018. Background In...

Consumer Protection

Consultations / public comment

31 May 2018

Plumbers employee register

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Form to maintain employee and conractor details as per the Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000

Building Commission

Form – notification

31 May 2018

Energy Bulletin

Energy Bulletins provide electrical and gas technical and safety information, including details of new and amended legislation and standards. Energy Bulletins are of particular interest to electrical...

EnergySafety

Bulletin

30 May 2018

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