16 July 2021 A swift deal may result in future pain Our current real estate market has seen the quick negotiation of sales transactions, with some homes being sold almost ‘sight unseen’. This...
Before making this application The buyer or dealer must arrange for a mechanical report prepared on the vehicle being sold. If the buyer is not happy with the reported condition of the vehicle, the...
9 December 2022 In light of recent Optus and Medibank data breaches, the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety – Consumer Protection Division (Consumer Protection) has noted...
1 April 2021 In this issue: Terminations and evictions after end of emergency rental laws Residential Rent Relief Grant Scheme Terminations and evictions after end of emergency rental laws The COVID-...
24 June 2021 Limitations on rewards for referrals Consumer Protection recently became aware of some settlement agents may be using creative methods to get around the prohibition on rewards for...
Elective activities must be approved by the Commissioner for Consumer Protection. Who needs to apply Training providers seeking approval for activities to be included as a part of the compulsory...
Who needs to apply for a licence Anyone who operates a business that includes repairing or servicing motor vehicles is required to hold a Motor Vehicle Repair Business licence under the Motor Vehicle...
29 April 2019 Hot tip to avoid costly bond lodgement failures Did you know? Approximately 30-40% of bond lodgement failures are the result of invalid direct debit account types provided on lodgement...
Update on the retirement village legislation reform process Submissions to all Consultation Regulatory Impact Statements (CRIS) are now closed. We would like to thank all stakeholders who provided...
Who needs to apply for a licence A yard manager is someone employed or engaged by a dealer to manage or supervise the dealer's business of buying and/or selling vehicles. A yard manager must hold a...
18 March 2020 Fire events in Australia and around the world involving the use of certain types of external wall cladding highlight the need for real estate agents, business agents, sales...
11 February 2021 In this issue: Two new phases of Residential Rent Relief Grant Scheme Future renting WA - Negotiating guide now available New phases of the Residential Rent Relief Grant Scheme...
This is the Direct Debit Request (DDR) Service Agreement with the Bond Administrator, (Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety) APCA ID 067 469. It explains what a User’s...
13 April 2021 How your landlord can correctly end a tenancy Western Australia's temporary changes to renting laws due to COVID-19 ended on Sunday 28 March 2021. From Monday 29 March 2021, the usual...
30 June 2021 Increase to licensing fees From 1 July 2021 some of Consumer Protection’s licence and registration fees will be increasing. Information about the different fees is available on our...
Important Information The Retirement Villages Act 1992 allows residents of a retirement village to elect a Residents’ Committee if they wish to. If residents seek to form an incorporated association...
The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety – Consumer Protection Division (Consumer Protection) has undertaken a review of the Petroleum Retailers Rights and Liabilities Act 1982...
18 March 2020 Fire events in Australia and around the world involving the use of certain types of external wall cladding highlight the need for landlords and property managers to be aware of their...
Form last updated 1 April 2021 Purpose For use when an incorporated association passes a special resolution in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (the Act) to voluntarily cancel...
13 April 2021 How to correctly end a tenancy Western Australia's temporary changes to renting laws due to COVID-19 ended on Sunday 28 March 2021. From Monday 29 March 2021, the usual rental laws...
30 June 2021 Increase to licensing fees From 1 July 2021 some of Consumer Protection’s licence and registration fees will be increasing. Information about the different fees is available on our...
Guidance pack for fundraisers instruction sheet Communities respond quickly when tragic events occur and it is common for fundraising activities to start soon after the event. It is important to...
This form is to be used to pay the fee to place a licence on hold, pursuant to r4A of the Real Estate and Business Agents (General) Regulations 1979 and the Settlement Agents Regulations 1982 This...
Example of a covering letter for an audit report Your Ref: Our Ref: Enquiries: Date: The Commissioner, Consumer Protection Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Locked Bag 100...