This bulletin is to provide general guidance on typical bushfire construction details that should be included within plans and specifications that are listed in a certificate of design compliance.
The Building Code of Australia (BCA) 2016 bushfire performance requirements GP5.1 and P2.3.4 require certain residential buildings (being Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 buildings and associated Class...
The public comment period for the Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia Discussion paper ended on 31 August 2016. Although the submissions were received and analysed, the...
This checklist has been developed to highlight safety issues in child care workplaces and provides information on how to best manage those risks to minimise workplace injuries and comply with...
This information is no longer current and is available on the website for historical purposes only. At the time the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations were developed a national Regulation...
This information is no longer current and is available on the website for historical purposes only. On 16 December 2015, Mr Lex McCulloch the WorkSafe Western Australia Commissioner announced the...
What is an application to modify or set aside plumbing standards in Western Australia? A licensed plumbing contractor is able to lodge an application on the approved form together with the payment of...
Clients of a Perth real estate agency which has now closed had more than $220,000 of their money taken from the agent's trust account resulting in the company being fined by the Perth Magistrates...
Landlords’ event to unpack WA tenancy law changes Presentation to Perth landlords who attended a Shelter WA Homelessness Week Event, to learn about ways to help tenants experiencing family and...
4 September 2018 Are you safe from cyber fraud? Cybercrime is in the spotlight in Australia and you would have likely heard about some attacks recently. Malicious software and fraud attempts are a...
Consumer Protection WA, in conjunction with the Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre, is hosting a networking session and delivering a presentation outlining upcoming FDV related tenancy law...
Settlement Agents Act 1981 50. Receipts and accounting to principal When a settlement agent receives money for or on behalf of any other person, the agent shall unless the money is received by...
Schedule 1 — Model rules of a non‑distributing co‑operative without share capital [r. 6] Rules of a non‑distributing co‑operative without share capital registered under the Co‑operatives Act 2009 1...
27 August A Broome real estate agent has been fined by the State Administrative Tribunal for failing to properly supervise an employee who had made an unauthorised withdrawal from the agency’s trust...
August 2018 Welcome to the inaugural Consumer Protection WA residential parks bulletin, we are glad to have you on board. The new bulletin makes it easier for you to stay on top of your professional...
August 2018 Changes have been applied by the Federal Government from 1 July 2018, regarding the liability for the goods and services tax (GST). Purchasers of new residential premises and new...
WorkSafe is investigating an incident where a farm worker was fatally injured when it appears that a tractor unexpectedly lurched forward while he was working under it. The tractor involved was over...
Street Collections Statement (Form 3) Street Collections [Regulation] Act (1940) After the street collection has been undertaken the permit holder is required to lodge the Street Collections...
Please note the 12 month transition period for water meters to comply with the WaterMark certification scheme in this bulletin has been revised to 24 months. The requirement for all water meters to...
This checklist has been developed to highlight safety issues in workplaces where scientific testing and analysis is carried out and provides information on how to best manage those risks to minimise...
Before you buy a home, it is recommended that you have a timber pest inspection report. The following information explains the law but does not substitute the legislation. You should get expert or...
This industry bulletin provides guidance on developing performance solutions for housing projects. The information is based on material available at the time of publication and may be subject to...
This checklist has been developed to highlight safety issues in machinery and equipment repair and maintenance workplaces and provides information on how to best manage those risks to minimise...