Made under section 67(2A) of the Building Act 2011 (the Act), the Ministerial Order applies to all building permit applications for a Class 1 or Class 10 building or incidental structure.
Landlords must use specific forms to notify tenants of their intention to enter the property. Form 19 Notice of proposed entry to premises must be used to give written notice if you intend to enter...
Consumer Protection is sending this important information on behalf of Landgate. Electronic lodgement of land registry documents Regulations requiring the electronic lodgement of eligible land...
With less than two months remaining for the 2018 calendar year, Consumer Protection reminds you to check your Compulsory Professional Development (CPD) points tally. An audit carried out at the end...
Laws prohibit children under 15 working in horse riding schools and equestrian centres If you run or manage a business that is a horse riding or equestrian centre you need to know: 15 years old is...
Minimum pay rates for staff - legal employment obligations of nail salon business owners Owners of nail salon businesses which operate in the state industrial relations system must provide the legal...
WorkSafe reminds painting professionals and other contractors that high pressure water cleaning of asbestos cement material is prohibited. WorkSafe is investigating an incident where a registered...
8 November 2018 Are you prepared? Do you want accurate and reliable information about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant? Consumer Protection can help you understand tenancy laws and how...
A complete list of Building Commission Advisory Notes. Building Commission Advisory Notes are published to provide technical and regulatory information for the building industry of Western Australia.
7 November 2018 Trust account violations may be costly Consumer Protection reminds all property managers and real estate agents to follow the strict rules that apply to the handling of trust account...
6 November 2018 Transparency reduces future complaints: part 2 Last issue, we looked at how you could minimise disputes through disclosure of information to prospective residents via the pre-contract...
This checklist has been developed to highlight safety issues in fuel retailing and provides information on how to best manage those risks to minimise workplace injuries and comply with occupational...
30 October 2018 Cyber security threats are a persistent issue for businesses of all kinds. Real estate agencies have proven to be an attractive target for hackers, as they often handle large amounts...
1 November 2018 Time is running out - have you completed your 2018 CPD points? With less than two months remaining for the 2018 calendar year, Consumer Protection reminds you to check your Compulsory...
Renting out y our property a lessor’s guide is a n easy to read guide and explains your rights and responsibilities as a private property owner. This guide doesn’t take the place of the Act, nor does...
A concise version of the annual report that provides the reader with a snapshot of the annual report clearly articulating the value created by the department over the financial year.
The positioning of furniture and equipment at a workstation directly impacts your posture. This self-assessment checklist has been produced to assist in setting up your workstation.
Safety rules: When Using Baby Bath Aids WARNING! Baby bath aids are NOT safety devices BEFORE you run the bath get a towel and the baby’s clothes prepared. Keep your baby within arm’s reach at ALL...
Home and community care service workers are at risk of exposure to work-related violence when working alone in a client’s home. Risks may arise from actions of the client, their carer or others at...
Challenging behaviour is any behaviour that causes significant distress or danger to the person of concern or others. It can include an outburst of aggression, or resistant type behaviour by clients...
The Building Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2018 (the Amendment Regulations) were published in the Government Gazette on 5 October 2018. The Amendment Regulations create new regulation 31HA in the...