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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.

Licence holders

Topics

Classes of motor vehicle repair work

Under the Motor Vehicle Repairers Act, motor vehicle repair businesses are required to hold a business licence but they are no longer required to hold separate or additional licenses for each and every class of motor vehicle repairs. A repair business must ensure repair work is only carried out by...

Motor vehicle repairers

19 Feb 2014

Infringements - Land valuers

The Land Valuers Licensing Act 1978 (the Act) and Land Valuers Licensing Regulations 1979 (the Regulations) impose serious obligations on the land valuing industry and the way it operates. Failing to meet these obligations can result in the Department issuing an infringement notice, prosecuting...

Land valuers

19 Feb 2014

Proactive compliance - Land valuers

The Proactive Compliance program assists land valuers in complying with legislative requirements, identifying and rectifying areas of risk, and providing advice. This is achieved through voluntary visits and industry seminars. Proactive compliance visits The visits are designed to educate land...

Land valuers

19 Feb 2014

Risk management - Land valuers

Rule 23 of the Licensed Valuers Code of Conduct states a licensed valuer shall maintain a risk management program. Risk management in the context of the land valuation industry requires an appreciation of best practice valuation practices and procedure. At minimum, risk management programs are...

Land valuers

18 Feb 2014

Application requirements - Land valuers

A licence may be granted when an applicant can demonstrate they are of good character and repute, competent to carry out the duties of a licensed valuer and they meet the requirements of one of the following categories. Category 1 A Life Fellow, Fellow or Associate of the Australian Property...

Land valuers

18 Feb 2014

Licensing - Land valuers

Land valuers licensing, registration and code of conduct The land valuation involves inspecting the property, ascertaining legal ownership and the interest held and gathering relevant information such as the prices similar properties sell for. Other factors come into the valuation, such as the...

Land valuers

18 Feb 2014

Licensing - settlement agents

Settlement agents licensing, registration and code of conduct In Western Australia, there are two ways a person may arrange settlements or carry on business as a real estate settlement agent (individual, company, or partnership), or a business settlement agent (individual, company, or partnership...

Settlement agents and conveyancers

18 Feb 2014

Vehicle registers

A dealer must maintain a register of the vehicles bought and sold. A separate register must be held at each authorised premises. Dealers may use either paper bound or electronic dealer registers. A register must be available for inspection by authorised inspectors from the Department of Mines,...

Selling vehicles

13 Feb 2014

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - real estate

The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program’s learning activities are for real estate and business broking professionals. CPD increases consumer protection and promotes consumer confidence in the real estate industry. All real estate agents, sales representatives and property managers...

Real estate agents and sales representatives

10 Feb 2014

Infringements - real estate

The Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (The REBA Act) and Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (the RTA Act) imposes serious obligations on the real estate industry and the way it operates. Failing to meet those obligations can result in the Department issuing an infringement notice (also referred...

Real estate agents and sales representatives

07 Feb 2014

Publications

Form 3.1 - Notice of appointment (for adjudictaors appointed under the CCA)

READ

Notice of appointment (for adjudictaors appointed under the Contruction Contracts Act 2004 WA)

Building and Energy

Form – notification

05 Jun 2020

Form 3 - Notice of appointment

READ

Contruction Contracts Act 2004 (WA)

Building and Energy

Form – notification

05 Jun 2020

COVID-19 and rent relief requests - Real estate industry bulletin 223

18 May 2020 As you may be aware the Residential Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 (the Act) has now been enacted to address the hardship being experienced by both tenants and landlords as a...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

19 May 2020

COVID-19 and property access – an update - Real estate industry bulletin 222

7 May 2020 COVID-19 and property access – an update This bulletin supersedes real estate industry bulletin 220 issued on 6 April 2020. This information does not apply during the current COVID-19...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

03 Feb 2021

CPD and COVID-19 pandemic: Completing core CPD – what you need to know - Settlement industry bulletin 96

23 April 2020 You may recall recent changes to the Settlement Agents Act 1981 (the SA Act) which came into effect on 1 January 2020. This means you are now required to meet your annual compulsory...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

23 Apr 2020

CPD and COVID-19 pandemic: Completing mandatory CPD - Real estate industry bulletin 221

23 April 2020 You probably recall changes to the Real Estate and Business Agents (General) Regulations 1979 which came into effect on 1 January 2020. This means if you’re a real estate agent,...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

23 Apr 2020

COVID-19 coronavirus guide for workers: Looking after your mental health

While it is reasonable to be concerned about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, there are a number of actions you can take to look after your mental health during this challenging time. Access...

WorkSafe

Information

16 Sep 2022

COVID-19 coronavirus guidance for PCBUs: Looking after worker mental health

It is reasonable for workers to experience increased worry, anxiety and stress about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Managing the risk to mental health during this time means workers will have...

WorkSafe

Information

04 Dec 2023

What to do if a worker has COVID-19

READ

Safe Work Australia has created an easy to follow infographic to advise workplaces on the steps they should take if a worker comes down with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19.

WorkSafe

Information

23 Sep 2021

COVID-19 coronavirus and property access - Real estate industry bulletin 220

This bulletin has been SUPERSEDED. Content is currently being updated due to changes to the requirements for viewings and open homes announced by the Premier on Sunday 26 April 2020. 6 April 2020...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

28 Apr 2020

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Classes of motor vehicle repair work

Infringements - Land valuers

Proactive compliance - Land valuers

Risk management - Land valuers

Application requirements - Land valuers

Licensing - Land valuers

Licensing - settlement agents

Vehicle registers

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - real estate

Infringements - real estate

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Form 3.1 - Notice of appointment (for adjudictaors appointed under the CCA)

Form 3 - Notice of appointment

COVID-19 and rent relief requests - Real estate industry bulletin 223

COVID-19 and property access – an update - Real estate industry bulletin 222

CPD and COVID-19 pandemic: Completing core CPD – what you need to know - Settlement industry bulletin 96

CPD and COVID-19 pandemic: Completing mandatory CPD - Real estate industry bulletin 221

COVID-19 coronavirus guide for workers: Looking after your mental health

COVID-19 coronavirus guidance for PCBUs: Looking after worker mental health

What to do if a worker has COVID-19

COVID-19 coronavirus and property access - Real estate industry bulletin 220

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