In keeping with the national trend to place greater accountability on industry members, self-certification forms the basis of Western Australia's regulatory framework. This means that licensed plumbing contractors are responsible for all plumbing work they perform for a period of six years from the...
This educational article has been developed to assist in the identification of occupational safety and health (OSH) hazards. The hazard identification tools were developed following interviews with...
An extended warranty is when you choose to pay extra for a warranty which extends for a set period beyond the end of the manufacturer’s warranty. When a store offers you an extended warranty they should explain clearly what it provides, over and above the rights you already have (such as the right...
'No refunds’ signs are unlawful. A supplier or manufacturer must not tell you that a consumer guarantee : does not exist; may be excluded; or may not have a particular effect. Generally, you have a right to a refund when there is a major problem with something you bought. Stores cannot take away...
Consumer Protection provides a range of services to the Indian Ocean Territories through a Service Delivery Arrangement with the Australian Government. Western Australian laws—including most of those relating to Consumer Protection—are applied as Commonwealth laws in the Territories, unless the...
The five winners of the prestigious 2016 Work Safety Awards Western Australia were announced this at the Work Safety Awards Breakfast held on 28 October 2016. The awards recognise outstanding OSH management, solutions and innovation in Western Australian workplaces. There are four categories for...
The community expects the electrical appliances they use to be safe. This fact sheet summarises electrical safety laws for importing, selling or hiring out electrical appliances and equipment in...
