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
- Overview
  Learn about our role and get to know the WA industrial relations system, and information on public holidays in Western Australia.
- 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.
- 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 and the Commission for Occupational Safety and Health.
- 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.
- Work health and safety legislation reform
  Learn more about work health and safety reform.
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.

Labour Relations

Overview

Learn about our role and get to know the WA industrial relations system, and information on public holidays in Western Australia.

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.

Ministerial Review of the State industrial relations system

Information and terms of reference for the Ministerial Review of the State industrial relations system.

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11 October 2017

WA award coverage

A common question Wageline is asked by both employers and employees is 'which WA award applies?' WA awards are legal documents that cover many businesses and...

2 October 2017

Do you know the rules about employing children?

Business owners and business advisors need to be aware that all employers must comply with Western Australia's laws on employment of children. The Children...

28 September 2017

Annual leave on termination

Wageline often receives calls about the requirements for paying out annual leave when an employee resigns or is terminated. Under the Minimum Conditions of...

20 September 2017

Queen's Birthday public holiday 2017

Monday 25 September is the Queen's Birthday public holiday in Perth and most of regional Western Australia. Employers in the state industrial relations...

15 September 2017

Wageline's making a complaint process - an employee's...

Wageline's making a complaint process - an employee's guide fact sheet provides a publication format version of the information on the Making a complaint...

5 October 2017

Wageline's making a complaint process fact sheet

Wageline's making a complaint process fact sheet provides a publication format version of the information on the Making a complaint about underpayment of...

12 September 2017

Wageline Newsletter - September edition

The Wageline Newsletter September edition has been published. This edition features information about the Perth Royal Show and the information employers...

6 September 2017

Wageline Newsletter - Latest editions

This page provides a PDF version of the latest editions of the Wageline Newsletter. Wageline Newsletter is an email service which updates you on: increases...

4 September 2017

It's show time! - Employment obligations for the Perth...

The Perth Royal Show is fast approaching and each year the Show provides employment opportunities for many people in a wide range of jobs. Business owners...

28 August 2017

Successful campaign on employment of children in fast...

Earlier this year the Department conducted a proactive compliance campaign about the employment of children in the fast food industry. Almost 1000 fast food...

21 August 2017

Getting the right employment information

Getting the right employment information from the right people is critical to business success. Wageline often gets calls in which small business owners say ...

16 August 2017

New look leave calculation guides

Wageline has launched new versions of its popular leave calculation guides. The annual leave, sick leave and long service leave calculation guides explain...

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