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The average cost of unleaded petrol is set to increase by over 18 cents per litre (cpl) to 141.5 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Tuesday 4 December 2018, most Coles Express sites are increasing their ULP price to 149.9 cpl (hiking by 30 cpl). Most BP sites are increasing their ULP price to 145.9 cpl, most Caltex...
Consumer Protection
Media release
03 Dec 2018
The NCC information seminars, presented by the Australian Building Codes Board, focus on changes to the Building Code of Australia (BCA) for 2019. Standards Australia will also outline details of changes to Australian Standards that are referenced in the BCA. Registration now open! Venue : Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth WA 6000 Date : Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20...
Building and Energy
Event
03 Dec 2018
Don't miss your opportunity! If you are involved in the building and construction industry in regional Western Australia you shouldn’t miss this important learning opportunity. Representing the culmination of the first three-year amendment cycle of the National Construction Code (NCC), these seminars will inform practitioners involved with designing, approving or constructing buildings about...
Building and Energy
Event
03 Dec 2018
If you are working or employing during the end of year period and you fall under the state industrial relations system it is important to understand public holiday entitlements and obligations. This season's public holidays are: Christmas Day, Tuesday 25 December 2018 Boxing Day, Wednesday 26 December 2018 New Year's Day, Tuesday 1 January 2019. Under the Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail...
Labour Relations
Department News
30 Nov 2018
A Koondoola patio installer has been ordered to pay a total of $16,091.15 in fines, costs and compensation by the Perth Magistrates Court after taking deposits from four consumers but failing to carry out any work. Thanh Giang Nguyen , trading as T.A.Y Patios and Outdoors , pleaded guilty to accepting four deposits between July 2016 and July 2017 without commencing any work or providing a refund...
Consumer Protection
Media release
30 Nov 2018
A proactive inspection program undertaken by WorkSafe to look at safety in specific types of retail outlet in WA has uncovered concerns with electricity, falls from height, manual tasks and emergency precautions. The program involved WorkSafe inspectors visiting retail stores including those selling clocks, craft goods, duty free, firewood, musical instruments, pets and pet accessories, swimming...
WorkSafe
Media release
30 Nov 2018
Consumer Protection has charged two tree loppers with breaching the Australian Consumer Law. Sean Robert Weinthal of Wanneroo faces nine charges including failure to comply with laws related to unsolicited consumer agreements and failure to provide information about his identity and street address. Mr Weinthal’s nephew Mitchell Craig Grisbrook of Connolly faces five charges including failure to...
Consumer Protection
Media release
29 Nov 2018
Geraldton consumers will enjoy extra hours of shopping on a permanent basis. In response to the recent provision of fresh information by the City of Greater Geraldton, the Minister for Commerce and Industrial Relations Bill Johnston reviewed his decision to approve extended retail trading hours in Geraldton. On 28 November 2018, the Minister informed the Council that, having assessed the material...
Consumer Protection
Media release
29 Nov 2018
With warmer weather on the way, West Australians are reminded that pools with water deeper than 30cm must have complying safety barriers to prevent child drownings. This was one of the key messages the Building and Energy division jointly shared with Consumer Protection at the bi-annual WA Pool Spa Outdoor Living Expo held on 8 and 9 September 2018 at the Claremont Showground. Our attendance at...
Building and Energy
Department News
28 Nov 2018
During November 2018, Private Sector Labour Relations has been conducting an education campaign promoting compliance by nail salons operating in the state industrial relations system, to ensure employees were receiving their correct rates of pay and entitlements. Over 250 businesses across Western Australia were provided with information on the minimum conditions required for employees in this...
Labour Relations
Department News
27 Nov 2018
A building surveying company and its director have been fined a total of $7,500 by the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) after certifying plans that resulted in a non-complying swimming pool barrier at a home in Iluka. Western Australia Building Certifiers and Assessors Pty Ltd (WABCA), a registered building surveying contractor (BSC226) based in East Victoria Park, and its sole director, John...
Building and Energy
Media release
27 Nov 2018
Building and Energy’s Audit Branch carry out technical inspections of ongoing building work to check how building standards are being applied. To date the majority of inspections have been on class 1a buildings (houses). In addition to the current audit activities Building Energy will focus audits and inspections on the following building work: wet area waterproofing in all classifications; and...
Building and Energy
Department News
26 Nov 2018
A proactive inspection program undertaken by WorkSafe to look at safety in WA’s pubs, taverns and bars has uncovered concerns with hazardous substances, manual tasks and emergency precautions. The program involved Inspectors visiting pubs, taverns and bars in Perth and regional areas of the State over a two-year period from July 2016 to June 2018. The program was prompted by a significant number...
WorkSafe
Media release
26 Nov 2018
The average price of unleaded petrol is set to increase by over 18 cents per litre (cpl) to 145.1 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Tuesday 27 November 2018, most Caltex Woolworths, Caltex, 7-Eleven and Coles Express sites are increasing their ULP price to 149.9 cpl (increasing by between 23.4 cpl and 27.6 cpl). Most...
Consumer Protection
Media release
26 Nov 2018
Whether you have been renting a home for many years or are just about to jump into the rental market for the first time, it’s important to be aware of your rights and responsibilities. Residential tenancy matters make up a large part of the work we do at Consumer Protection. Our contact centre refers more than 100 calls from tenants each week to our Property Industries team for assistance. Part...
Consumer Protection
Media release
22 Nov 2018
Illegal sellers of dodgy electronics from the back of a white van are capitalising on pre-Christmas shopping with reports indicating that they are now active in Perth. Consumer Protection has received three reports of projectors, screens and speakers being sold from a white Hyundai van in the Belmont Shopping Centre car park and at service stations in Bentley and Kewdale. One consumer purchased...
Consumer Protection
Media release
22 Nov 2018
WorkSafe is conducting a proactive inspection program to look at safety issues in fuel retailing outlets across WA. The program will continue until the end of the 2018/19 financial year, and will include service stations selling all brands of fuel in metropolitan and regional areas of the State. WorkSafe Director Sally North said today an inspection program was being undertaken in this area...
WorkSafe
Media release
22 Nov 2018
A Mount Lawley tradesman must pay almost $10,000 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to nine charges brought by the Building Commissioner in relation to projects at three Perth properties. Phillip Davies-Morgan , of MDM Industries Pty Ltd , trading as Perth Ceiling Fixers , provided renovation work at homes in South Lake, Dianella and Morley in 2015 and 2016. At a hearing last month, Perth...
Building and Energy
Media release
21 Nov 2018
If you are working or employing during the end of year period and you fall under the state industrial relations system it is important to understand public holiday entitlements and obligations. This season's public holidays are: Christmas Day, Tuesday 25 December 2018 Boxing Day, Wednesday 26 December 2018 New Year's Day, Tuesday 1 January 2019 For award free employees, Tuesday 25 December 2018...
Labour Relations
Department News
20 Nov 2018
The average price of unleaded petrol is set to increase by over 16 cents per litre (cpl) to 148.4 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Tuesday 20 November 2018, most Caltex sites are increasing their ULP price to 152.7 cpl (hiking by 22.8 cpl). Most BP, Caltex Woolworths and Coles Express sites are increasing their ULP...
Consumer Protection
Media release
19 Nov 2018
The Building Services Board has formally cautioned an Albany building company and a supervisor after the roof of a home under construction did not comply with applicable building codes and standards. The Board found that Ryde Building Company Pty Ltd (BC10056) and the project’s nominated supervisor, Luke Harris (BP14503), both failed in their respective obligations to properly manage and...
Building and Energy
Media release
19 Nov 2018
Parents have been reminded to keep children away from hazardous workplaces during the coming school holidays. WorkSafe WA Commissioner Ian Munns said today that many workplaces contained hazards that could result in injury, and some even contained potentially deadly hazards. “Workplaces such as factories and construction sites are not suitable locations for children and, sadly, many children have...
WorkSafe
Media release
16 Nov 2018
The State Government and Royal Life Saving Society - Australia have launched a national campaign to warn consumers about the dangers of portable pools this summer. Tragically, on average, one child dies from drowning in a portable pool every year, with others needing hospital treatment and some suffering from permanent brain damage. The Don't Duck Out, Make It SAFE initiative includes four key...
Building and Energy / Consumer Protection
Media release
15 Nov 2018
On average one child dies from a portable pool-related drowning every year in Australia, while others need hospital treatment and may be left with severe brain injuries. These statistics have prompted Australian Consumer Law and product safety regulators to join forces with Royal Life Saving Society - Australia to remind parents and carers to make portable pools SAFE. Portable pools – ranging...
Building and Energy / Consumer Protection
Media release
15 Nov 2018
Many of us have fond memories of splashing around in a portable pool as a child and, as the weather warms up, we’ve launched a campaign to remind parents and carers to make these pools safe. Portable pools – ranging from small blow-up or plastic paddling or kiddie pools to bigger wading pools, inflatable spas or high-sided flexible plastic pools on a frame – can be popular in summer as a cheap...
Consumer Protection
Media release
15 Nov 2018

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