Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety

Government of Western Australia

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Welcome to the reshaped Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS), previously known as Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.

Last updated: 10 October 2025

Announcements

WorkSafe Media Statement

Media release

10 October 2025

Air conditioning company and director fined $140,000 over worker fall

An air conditioning company and a company director have been fined a total of $140,000 (and ordered to pay $5661 in costs) over an incident in which a worker was injured when he fell through a skylight.

Media release

8 October 2025

Transport company fined $625,000 over worker injury

A transport and logistics company has been fined $625,000 over the serious injury of a worker in 2021.

Media release

7 October 2025

Fans risk getting slammed by scalpers as WWE hits Perth

With WWE wrestling set to take centre-stage at Perth’s RAC Area this month, Consumer Protection is urging fans to be cautious when chasing last-minute tickets.

Media release

3 October 2025

Not so sweet: Sinamon cafe penalised again for breaching WA employment laws

Owners of Sinamon cafe chain penalised $31k for underpaying a young worker and failing to keep required employment records.

What we do

Supporting a safe, fair and resilient economy where Western Australian industries, workers, consumers and communities thrive.

Building and Energy

Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.

Consumer Protection

Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.

Government Sector Labour Relations

Information and resources for agencies on government sector employment and labour relations.

Licensing and Registration

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety, licensing, registrations, permits, exemption or accreditation.

Local Government

Works to support Western Australian local governments in delivering good governance to the community.

Private Sector Labour Relations

Long service leave in WA, and pay and entitlements for the state industrial relations system.

Racing, gaming and liquor

Regulating and maintaining the integrity of lawful racing, gambling and liquor activities for Western Australians to participate in.

WorkSafe

Regulation and promotion of workplace health and safety including in general industry and the mining and petroleum industries.

Ministerial reporting

Contact

Address:

Gordon Stephenson House , Level 2 (reception) , 140 William Street , PERTH WA 6000

Telephone:

Email:

online@lgirs.wa.gov.au

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