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Businesses and people working in certain industries must be licensed or registered with Consumer Protection. Abbreviations shown in brackets below represent the code for the type of licence. Motor vehicle industry Dealers (MD) Repairers (MR) Repair businesses (MRB) Salespeople (MS) Yard managers (...
Tradespeople
You must have a motor vehicle repair certificate if you carry on the business of motor vehicle repair work as prescribed under the Motor Vehicle Repairers Regulations in Western Australia. A motor vehicle repairer's certificate is a "licence" for individuals who: own a repair business and do repair...
Motor vehicle repairers
To be a certified motor vehicle repairer, applicants must demonstrate they are sufficiently qualified in each class of repair work for which they are applying. The methods for qualifying for certification are outlined below. Formal qualification and training The qualifications a person must have...
Motor vehicle repairers
A car market is a market provided by a registered car market operator who does not own the secondhand vehicles which are displayed for sale. It is not an auction premises. Vehicles displayed for sale at a car market cannot be owned by other licensed dealers. Quite often, a car market will be used...
Vehicle sellers
A salesperson is someone who is employed or engaged by or on behalf of a dealer to buy or sell motor vehicles. A salesperson's licence is needed if you: Buy or sell vehicles. Complete sales contract documentation. Take a customer for a demonstration drive. You will not require a salesperson's...
Vehicle sellers
A yard manager is someone employed or engaged by a dealer to manage or supervise the dealer's business of buying and/or selling vehicles. What you need to do to get a licence To obtain a motor vehicle yard manager licence you must: Complete the application form ; Pay the appropriate fee ; Prove...
Vehicle sellers
Three CPD points from mandatory activities must be obtained each calendar year. The subject areas for these activities will address the latest industry compliance issues, legislative changes and work practices. A list of mandatory activities needed to complete for the current and previous three...
Real estate agents and sales representatives
Laws that apply to debt collectors Fair Trading Act 2010 This Act is based on the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Commonwealth) and mirrors its misconduct prohibitions. Unauthorised Documents Act 1961 This Act bans the design of collection letters of demand so that they resemble court documents...
Debt collector restrictions and conduct
The Debt Collectors Licensing Act 1964 sets out the licensing requirements for debt collectors operating in Western Australia and their duty to handle trust funds responsibly. Who needs a licence? Anyone who carries on the business of, exercises the functions of or in any way holds themselves out...
Becoming a debt collector
Services must achieve the consumer’s stated purpose You guarantee your services will be reasonably fit for any purpose specified by the consumer and that any products resulting from the services are also fit for that purpose. Example: A consumer asks for a key to be cut to fit his door and shows...
Guarantees and warranties

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30 October 2020 Licensing fees discounted under COVID-19 economic relief package From 28 October 2020, a discount applies to all real estate licence and registration applications processed from 1...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
03 Nov 2020
Effective 31 October 2020, new qualification requirements apply for anyone seeking sales representative registration or a real estate and business agent licence . The requirements are taken from a...
Consumer Protection
Fact sheet
25 Feb 2022
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
31 July 2020 Motor vehicle dealers Audit reports reminder 30 June 2020 - financial audit year end 30 September 2020 - financial audit report lodgement deadline An important reminder that all dealers...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
31 Jul 2020

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