WorkSafe

Building Commission
Regulating the building and plumbing industries in Western Australia.
- 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 adjudicator, 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.
Consumer Protection
Responsible for fair trading, consumer rights, property sale and rental laws, some occupational licences, co-operatives and not for profit legislation.
- Housing and accommodation
  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
- Consumer rights
  Information and recommendations for buyers of goods or services.
- Business
  Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under the fair trading laws of Australia.
- Licences and registrations
  Information on applications, requirements, training and registrations governed by Consumer Protection.
- Charities and associations
  Information for charities and associations operating in Western Australia.
- Consultations, compliance and resources
  Contact information, consumer and industry tools, resources, and public consultations.
EnergySafety
Safely using and working with electricity and gas.
- 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.
Industry Development
Strategic investment in industrial development to benefit the State.
- Overview
  About Industry Development, its key focus areas and partners.
- Marine and defence
  Find information on our technology precincts, marine industrial facility, research centres, companies, and award winners
- Industry participation
  Assisting local businesses to participate in government and mineral and energy projects in WA.
- Regional telecommunications
  Investing to improve mobile and internet coverage in regional WA.
- Funding programs, awards and conferences
  Developing areas of strategic importance to enhance WA’s competitive advantage.
- Facilities
  Services available through Industry Development.
Labour Relations
Promoting flexible, fair and productive employment practices in Western Australia.
- Overview
  Learn about our role and get to know the WA industrial relations system.
- Public sector employers
  Information and resources for agencies on public sector employment and labour relations.
- Private sector employers and employees
  Rates of pay, leave entitlements, when children can work and other employment rights and obligations.
WorkSafe
Promoting and securing the safety and health of people at work.
- 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.
- Overview
  What does WorkSafe do?
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
- 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.
Corporate
Information about Commerce, including policies, plans, reports and contact information.
- About Commerce
  Information about Commerce.
- About the website
  Information about our website and how to use it.
- Policies and plans
  Policies and strategic plans from the Department of Commerce.
- Stay informed
  Subscribe to one of our media statement digests.

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