Building Commission
Regulates Western Australian building and plumbing industries.
- 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 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.
- Construction Contracts Act
  The adjudication process for resolving payment disputes.
Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
- Housing and accommodation
  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
- Consumer rights
  Information and advice for buyers of goods or services.
- 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.
- About Consumer Protection, online resources and apps
  Find out about Consumer Protection and access online resources.
- Consultation and compliance
  Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.
EnergySafety
Technical safety regulation for the electricity and gas industries.
- 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.
Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.
- Private sector employers and employees
  Rates of pay, leave entitlements, when children can work and other employment rights and obligations.
- Public sector
  Information and resources for agencies on public sector employment and labour relations.
- Public holidays
  Public holiday dates for Western Australia.
- Ministerial Review of the State industrial relations system
  Information and terms of reference for the Ministerial Review of the State industrial relations system.
WA Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit
Monitoring compliance with the Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016.
- Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016
  The BCI Code commenced on 1 January 2017.
- Implementation guidelines
  Implementation Guidelines to the Western Australian Building and Construction Code of Conduct 2016.
- Reporting obligations
  When you need to report something to the BCCMU.
- Resources
  Resources providing information and frequently asked questions.
- Contact us
  Contact details for the Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit.
WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of safety in general industry.
- 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.
- What does WorkSafe do?
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.
- Commission for Occupational Safety and Health
  Information about Western Australia's peak safety and health body.
- 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.
- Work health and safety legislation reform
  Learn more about work health and safety reform.
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
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.
- Stay informed
  Subscribe to one of our media statement digests.

Consumer Protection

Housing and accommodation

Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.

Consumer rights

Information and advice for buyers of goods or services.

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.

About Consumer Protection, online resources and apps

Find out about Consumer Protection and access online resources.

Consultation and compliance

Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.

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21 September 2018

Extra hours of Christmas retail trading for Perth shoppers

The McGowan Government has approved extended retail trading hours, giving Perth shoppers extra hours to complete their Christmas shopping this season. From...

21 September 2018

Motor vehicle repairer has certificate revoked for...

A motor vehicle repairer has been disqualified from holding a certificate by the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) and ordered to pay costs of $500 after...

20 September 2018

Perth car dealer prevented from selling on consignment...

A Perth car dealership which specialises in selling vehicles on consignment as well as a salesperson involved in managing the business have been banned by...

17 September 2018

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of unleaded petrol is set to increase by around 14 cents per litre (cpl) to 156.8 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers...

13 September 2018

Legal restrictions on massage business owner in Narrogin ...

Consumer Protection wants the WA community to be aware that there are legal restrictions applying to the owner of a Narrogin massage business as a result of...

12 September 2018

Bags of fun at Perth Royal Show after successful safety...

Children will be spoilt for choice when more than 260 showbags go on sale at this year's Perth Royal Show, following a product safety tick of approval from...

11 September 2018

Solar business to pay $46,000 after ‘stealing’ customers’...

A WA solar business has been fined a total of $16,000 by the Perth Magistrates Court and ordered to pay compensation to consumers amounting to $29,355 after...

10 September 2018

Call to WA community for Consumer Protection Awards 2019...

Are you an individual or organisation that helps consumers or promotes their rights through education and advocacy? If so, you are the type of person who is...

7 September 2018

Handy checklist on pool rules as experts head to expo

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...

5 September 2018

Late bond lodgement results in $5,000 fine for real...

A Morley real estate agency has been fined a total of $5,000 by the Perth Magistrates Court for lodging three tenancy bonds outside the required timeframe....

30 August 2018

Don’t be fooled by bogus door to door water testers

Perth home owners are being warned about bogus door to door water testers who give the impression that they are from the Government, but are really sellers...

29 August 2018

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