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.
- Resources and guidance
  Events, WorkSafe plan, statistics and educational 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.

WorkSafe

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.

Resources and guidance

Events, WorkSafe plan, statistics and educational 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.

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22 October 2024

WorkSafe commences prosecutions over two mining fatalities

WorkSafe has initiated the first three prosecutions for two fatalities involving mining companies under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020, which came into...

15 October 2024

Warning after assessor’s accreditation to conduct HRWL...

WorkSafe has issued a warning to assessors, industry and the general public after a Perth assessor had his High Risk Work Licence assessor accreditation...

7 October 2024

WorkSafe Accredited Assessor Conditions (High Risk Work...

These conditions are designed to provide information and clarity to WorkSafe Accredited Assessors about their obligations around the high risk work licence...

3 October 2024

WorkSafe investigates death on Mitchell Freeway

WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a labourer at the road reserve on the Warwick Road offramp of the Mitchell Freeway. The man was reported...

2 October 2024

WorkSafe prosecutes Department of Justice over Bunbury...

WorkSafe has commenced prosecution action against the Department of Justice over psychological injury to a former prison officer at Bunbury Regional Prison....

27 September 2024

Application for a Class B asbestos removal licence

Use this form to make a new application for a licence to remove non-friable asbestos. How to submit your application for a Class B asbestos removal licence...

13 September 2024

Transitional period for falls from height in construction...

The transitional period for compliance with regulations governing falls from height on WA construction sites will be extended following a decision made by...

6 September 2024

Tree lopping and gardening services checklist

This checklist is a tool to assist duty holders and persons conducting a business or undertaking including arborists, tree climbers, horticulturalists,...

6 September 2024

Notification form for permitted work with legacy...

From 1 July 2024, a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must notify the WorkSafe Commissioner of their intention to carry out any work...

4 September 2024

Human factors: Industry baseline project 2022-23 report

Human factors are an integral component of safe and reliable operations within major hazard facilities (MHFs) and petroleum and geothermal energy operations ...

3 September 2024

Safe Work Month 2024 - Campaign kit

Safe Work Month campaign materials have been created for workplaces to download and use to promote and raise awareness for health and safety. The campaign...

2 September 2024

Crystalline silica substances regulations: Information sheet

Amendments to the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WHS General Regulations) commenced operation 1 September 2024. Additional requirements...

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