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Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 5 April 2023), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 24 cents per litre (cpl) to...
Consumer Protection
Media release
04 Apr 2023

Illegal Bunbury car seller fined $10,000 (Bradley Diable)

Unlicensed motor vehicle dealer to pay $10,000 fine and $682 in costs 19 vehicles were sold between May 2021 and May 2022 Consumers urged to report unlicensed motor vehicle dealers A man has been fined $10,000 by the Bunbury Magistrates Court for buying and selling motor vehicles without a valid motor vehicle dealer licence. Bradley Christopher Diable was also ordered to pay costs of $682 when...
Consumer Protection
Media release
04 Apr 2023

Fake testimonial costs plumbing licence applicant – Kenneth Finbar Wilson

PLUMBERS LICENSING BOARD – MEDIA STATEMENT A Kardinya man has been ordered to pay more than $1,500 in fines and costs after admitting he provided a fake testimonial for a plumbing licence application. The charge against Kenneth Finbar Wilson , brought by the Plumbers Licensing Board, was heard at Armadale Magistrates Court on 7 March 2023. Mr Wilson pleaded guilty to contravening the WA’s...
Building and Energy
Media release
03 Apr 2023

Easter public holiday arrangements

Easter is just around the corner. The Western Australian public holidays for the 2023 Easter period are: Good Friday – Friday 7 April Easter Sunday – Sunday 9 April Easter Monday – Monday 10 April Wageline will be closed across the Easter period and reopen on Tuesday 11 April. Visit the Easter 2023 public holiday entitlements page for details on the public holiday entitlements for Easter public...
Labour Relations
Department News
03 Apr 2023

$4 million in bond money waiting to be claimed by tenants and landlords

Appeal to WA tenants and landlords to claim outstanding bond money More than $4 million being held, waiting to be returned to rightful owners Free, quick and easy online process to search for and claim money owed Tenants and landlords in WA are being urged by Consumer Protection to check for unclaimed bond money which currently totals $4.15 million. The funds are being held by the Bond...
Consumer Protection
Media release
30 Mar 2023

Reminder of smoke alarm rules ahead of April Fools

1 April has become a landmark date for checking smoke alarms Activate the test button and check the alarm is not more than 10 years old Useful information and fact sheets at Building and Energy’s website WA’s building and electrical safety regulator wants home owners to look up at their smoke alarms this April Fools’ Day, the landmark date for checking the life-saving devices. Building and Energy...
Building and Energy
Media release
30 Mar 2023

Commissioner's Blog: Put the brakes and check for cancellation fees

Consumer Protection is alerting Western Australian car buyers to check vehicle sales contracts before signing for the correct cancellation fees and terms and conditions. Motor vehicle dealers in WA have been caught using incorrect or outdated sales contracts which state a cancellation fee that is higher than what is now legally allowed. Since 1 January 2022, the maximum amount motor dealers can...
Consumer Protection
Media release
29 Mar 2023

Perth restaurant owner fined over $33,000 for not producing employment records

The owner of the now closed Indian Garden Restaurant in North Perth, Kuldeep Jodha, has been fined $33,850 by the Industrial Magistrates Court for failing to comply with a court order to produce employment records. An industrial inspector from the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety issued Mr Jodha with two notices to produce employment records in 2020 as part of a proactive...
Labour Relations
Media release
28 Mar 2023

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 29 March 2023), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 25 cents per litre...
Consumer Protection
Media release
28 Mar 2023

Driveway firm and director face 30 building charges – Antique Asset Pty Ltd and Sergio Demali

Around $50,000 in fines, compensation and costs for multiple building offences Defective, incomplete and incorrectly contracted concrete services in Scarborough, Caversham, Alkimos, Ellenbrook and Port Kennedy Previous warning issued by Building & Energy and Consumer Protection A Perth driveway company and its director have been ordered to pay almost $50,000 in fines, compensation and costs...
Building and Energy
Media release
27 Mar 2023

Ticket scalpers on notice after first on-the-spot fines issued

Five individuals have become the first to face legal action under the McGowan Government’s new ticket scalping laws Infringement notices relate to the recent sold-out UFC 284 event in Perth, with further cases still under investigation Ticket mark-ups were up to 430 per cent of the original ticket price, exceeding the 10 per cent permitted Footy fans urged to be on the lookout for ticket scalpers...
Consumer Protection
Media release
26 Mar 2023

AS/NZS 5601.1: 2022 – transition period reminder and new variation

As previously communicated , on 30 September 2022, Standards Australia published a new version of AS/NZS 5601.1 Gas Installations part 1: General installations. The six month transition period ended on 29 March 2023, and full compliance with AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 will be required from 30 March 2023 except for clause 5.2.11 which is subject to a new variation notice by the Director of Energy Safety...
Building and Energy
Department News
24 Mar 2023

Commissioner's Blog: Spotlight on hidden fees

Every cent counts during the current cost of living crisis, so it can come as a shock to discover extra fees or charges have been added to a purchase before checkout, or tacked on to the receipt after paying. Hidden fees may come in a number of disguises, so it’s important to know what to look for and understand your rights to avoid spending more than you’d initially planned. Pre-selected extras...
Consumer Protection
Media release
23 Mar 2023

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 22 March 2023), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 22 cents per litre (cpl)...
Consumer Protection
Media release
21 Mar 2023

Anzac Day 2023 public holiday entitlements

Wageline has published information for state system employers and employees on employment arrangements for the Anzac Day public holiday on 25 April 2023. The Anzac Day 2023 public holiday entitlements page contains information on employment entitlements for: Award free employers and employees Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) Award Restaurant, Tearoom and Catering Workers...
Labour Relations
Department News
20 Mar 2023

New cyber security roadshow to block scammers and identity theft

WA Government has partnered with IDCARE to deliver 20 Cyber Resilience Outreach Clinics, with a focus on remote and regional areas Western Australians lost a record total of almost $16 million to scams in 2022 Report scams and suspicious activity to WA ScamNet to warn the community The McGowan Government has joined forces with Australia and New Zealand's national identity and cyber support...
Consumer Protection
Media release
20 Mar 2023

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers invited to have their say

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people invited to share their experiences and issues they have had with buying goods and services in Western Australia Data will help to inform campaigns to empower people to know their consumer rights and identify unlawful conduct that needs to be investigated Survey open to people aged 16 years and over, and closes 30 June 2023 The Aboriginal Consumers...
Consumer Protection
Media release
16 Mar 2023

Crackdown on vehicle dealer contracts with wrong cancellation fees

Vehicle sales contracts must state the new five per cent max. cancellation fee Infringement notices served on dealer for using old contract with the higher fee Zero tolerance with dealers who continue to use outdated and illegal contracts Consumer Protection is cracking down on motor vehicle dealers in WA using incorrect or outdated sales contracts which state a cancellation fee that is higher...
Consumer Protection
Media release
16 Mar 2023

Commissioner's Blog: Give pet scams paws for thought

Cute photos of puppies and kittens have been used by scammers for years to dupe prospective pet buyers out of their hard-earned money and it’s only getting worse. In Western Australia last year, our WA ScamNet team received 114 reports of pet scams, with 75 victims losing more than $216,000 – a three-fold increase on both the losses and victim numbers reported five years earlier in 2017. Most pet...
Consumer Protection
Media release
16 Mar 2023

WorkSafe inspectors focus attention on mobile cranes

WorkSafe inspectors will be visiting crane businesses and operators to audit registered mobile cranes. Initial visits have revealed that some owners and operators are not conducting major inspections of their cranes. A major inspection must be carried out by a competent person, and requires: an examination of all critical components of the crane, if necessary by stripping down the crane and...
WorkSafe
Alert
15 Mar 2023

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 15 March 2023), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by over 22 cents per litre (...
Consumer Protection
Media release
14 Mar 2023

Retailers on notice over button batteries

Non-compliant products containing button batteries pulled from Albany shelves Retailers face penalties for failing to comply with mandatory standards Separate inspections reveal most Albany automotive dealers comply with the law Consumer Protection has sounded a warning for retailers to ensure they are complying with mandatory button battery safety laws or face penalties, after a number of...
Consumer Protection
Media release
10 Mar 2023

Commissioner's Blog: How to avoid hiring a shady tradie

Whether you need a qualified tradesperson to tackle a home project or a handyman for a quick repair, it’s important to know the operator you’ve hired is trustworthy and reliable. While the majority of tradies do the right thing, we are contacted by disgruntled consumers about the minority that don’t. In the past 12 months, we have received 579 complaints about those working in trades industries,...
Consumer Protection
Media release
09 Mar 2023

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today, motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 8 March 2023), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by over 22 cents per...
Consumer Protection
Media release
07 Mar 2023

Nominations open for Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards

Nominations are now open for the prestigious 2023 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards, rewarding and celebrating health and safety across Western Australian workplaces. WorkSafe Commissioner Darren Kavanagh said today the Awards recognised outstanding solutions and innovations in health and safety across all workplaces. “This is a terrific opportunity for WA businesses of all sizes to show...
WorkSafe
Media release
03 Mar 2023

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