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Building and Energy
Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.
- Overview
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of Building and Energy.
- Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval
  Application and renewal for builders, building surveyors, electricians, gas fitters, painters and plumbers.
- Building approvals
  The process for getting building work approved.
- Building and energy consumer information
  Building or renovating your home and consumer safety.
- Industry information
  Codes, standards and reports for building services providers, electricians, plumbers and gas fitters.
- Dispute resolution
  Plumbing, building service, and home building work contract complaints.
- eNotice
  How to register and lodge electrical, gasfitting and plumbing eNotices.
- Stay informed
  Bulletins, newsletters, subscriptions, events and seminars, videos, and public consultations.
- Construction Contracts Act
  The adjudication process for resolving payment disputes.
- Swimming pools, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms
  Information on private swimming pool safety barriers, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms for existing residential buildings.
- Report an accident
  How to report an accident or incident to Building and Energy.
Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
- Consumer Justice Strategy 2021-25
  Legislative reforms, policy development, and strategic priorities for consumer protection and fair trading in WA.
- Consumer complaints
  Advice on handling issues including a complaint checklist, sample letters and how to lodge a formal complaint.
- COVID-19 coronavirus FAQ
  Information on your rights regarding housing and accommodation, goods and services, events and travel.
- About Consumer Protection
  What Consumer Protection does, contacts and events.
- Housing and accommodation
  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
- Consumer rights
  Information and advice for consumers including people with a disability, Aboriginal consumers, and multilingual consumers.
- 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.
- Consultations, compliance and reports
  Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.
Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.
- DMIRS COVID-19 coronavirus
  Information for employers and employees
- Private sector employers and employees
  Wageline information on WA awards, minimum pay rates, long service leave, annual and personal leave, underpayment issues, COVID-19, and how to contact Wageline and stay informed.
- Government sector labour relations
  Information and resources for agencies on government sector employment and labour relations.
- Public holidays
  Public holiday dates for Western Australia.
- Western Australia's industrial relations system
  Who is in the WA state system, key features of the state system and recent inquiries and reviews.
- Changes to state employment laws
  Information on 2022 changes to state employment laws in Western Australia.
WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of workplace health and safety including in general industry and the mining and petroleum industries.
- Report an incident
  Notify the regulator of a death, serious injury/illness or dangerous incident.
- Notify, submit or contact us
  Notify or submit items to WorkSafe.
- Apply for a licence or register plant
  Apply for licence, register an item of plant or learn about construction induction training.
- Work health and safety legislation
  Information about WA's work health and safety (WHS) laws.
- Health and safety representatives
  Information about HSRs.
- What does WorkSafe do?
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.
- Work Health and Safety Commission
  Information about Western Australia's peak safety and health body.
- Historical occupational safety and health law
  Safety and health legislation prior to 2022.
- Safety and health topics
  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Historical mines and petroleum guidance
  Safety and health guidance under the legislation prior to 2022.
- Tool box
  Events, statistics and educational resources.
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
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.

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Real estate and business agents' trust account handbook

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03 November 2016

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 72- Notice of completion: inspections and tests

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09 November 2016

Builder’s $15,000 fine for negligence

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28 November 2016

$3,500 fine for builder’s negligent conduct

Gow said, “The Building Commission will continue to prosecute and name those who put the public ...

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21 November 2016

Builder fined over damage to neighbour’s property

the public interest and the reputation of the building industry at risk.” END OF RELEASE Media ...

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09 November 2016

Reminder to real estate agents engaging painters and plumbers

reduces the risks to public health, safety and the environment. A six year guarantee against faulty ...

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01 November 2016

Reminder to real estate agents engaging painters and plumbers: Real estate bulletin issue 127 (November 2016)

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17 November 2016

Commissioner's Blog: Family violence prompts tenancy law review

damage is caused to the home by the perpetrator of the violence. We urge members of the public and ...

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10 November 2016

Inspection program confirms previous concerns

contents of this publication. “The majority of the notices issued related to the movement of vehicles and ...

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01 November 2016

Tougher action planned for late lodgement of bonds: Real estate bulletin issue 128 (November 2016)

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Real estate and business agents' trust account handbook

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 72- Notice of completion: inspections and tests

Builder’s $15,000 fine for negligence

$3,500 fine for builder’s negligent conduct

Builder fined over damage to neighbour’s property

Reminder to real estate agents engaging painters and plumbers

Reminder to real estate agents engaging painters and plumbers: Real estate bulletin issue 127 (November 2016)

Commissioner's Blog: Family violence prompts tenancy law review

Inspection program confirms previous concerns

Tougher action planned for late lodgement of bonds: Real estate bulletin issue 128 (November 2016)

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