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Cooling off

Consumers have 10 business days to reconsider an unsolicited consumer agreement, during which they can cancel the agreement without penalty. This is called the ‘cooling-off’ period. During the 10 business day cooling-off period, the supplier must not accept any payment or supply any services...
Door-to-door and telephone selling
26 Mar 2014

Voucher websites

Are you considering buying a voucher offering goods or services at a discount online? Or have you already bought a voucher online? If so, there are some things you may wish to consider. Websites offering discounts on goods or services where the consumer then receives a voucher to redeem with a...
Buying online
26 Mar 2014

Lay-bys (Consumers)

A ‘lay-by’ agreement exists when you: pay for the goods in at least three instalments (when the agreement is not called a ‘lay by’ agreement) or in at least two instalments (when the agreement is called ‘lay-by’); and do not receive the goods until the full price has been paid. Any deposit you pay...
Lay-by and gift vouchers
26 Mar 2014

External Links

This page contains links to authorities, regulatory bodies, network suppliers, industry bodies and others.
Links
24 Mar 2014

Electrical licensing forms

Forms for applying for an electrical licence.
Forms
12 Mar 2014

Find an adjudicator

This information applies to construction contracts entered into before 1 August 2022. For contracts entered into on or after 1 August 2022 see the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 webpages. Below is a list of adjudicators who are currently registered under the...
Find an appointor or adjudicator
05 Mar 2014

Unsolicited agreements

An agreement is considered to be unsolicited when: a supplier/salesperson approaches or telephones a consumer without that consumer having invited this contact; negotiations take place over the phone, or in person at a location other than the supplier’s premises; and the total value of the...
Door-to-door and telephone selling
05 Mar 2014

Unsolicited goods and services

Unsolicited supplies occur when goods or services are supplied to a person who has not agreed to purchase or receive them. There is no obligation by the consumer to pay for these. It is an offence for a supplier to: demand payment for goods or services if the recipient has not ordered them; or bill...
Door-to-door and telephone selling
05 Mar 2014

Online vouchers

Are you considering signing up with a group buying website to sell vouchers for your business offering goods or services at a discount online? Or have you already signed up and have customers seeking to redeem their vouchers now? If so, there are some things you may wish to consider. Websites...
Lay-by and gift vouchers
05 Mar 2014

Responsibility for fixing a problem with a good

When goods fail to meet a guarantee , a consumer has a right to a ‘remedy’ – an attempt to put the situation right. Common remedies include repair , replacement or refund , and can involve action for compensation or damages . Suppliers The supplier has to provide the remedy when goods do not meet...
Returns and cancellations
05 Mar 2014

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Publications

Authorisation form - electrical safety certificates

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This authorisation form once duly signed, enables employee electricians to complete electrical safety certificates on behalf of the electrical contractor. Note: copies remain the property of the...
Building and Energy
Form – notification
19 Jul 2019

Register a management representative on an Electrical Contractor's Licence

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This application form is used to register as a management representative on an Electrical Contractor’s Licence.
Building and Energy
Form – application
20 Jun 2022

Change the trading name for an in-house licence

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This application form is used where the existing legal entity has not changed and the trading name has changed, or the existing legal entity has changed its name and is maintaining the same Australian Company Number (ACN).
Building and Energy
Form – application
19 Jul 2019

Change the trading name for an electrical contractor's licence

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This application form is where the existing legal entity has not changed and the trading name has changed or, the existing legal entity has changed its name and is maintaining the same Australian Company Number (ACN).
Building and Energy
Form – application
26 Oct 2022

Electrical contractor's licence application

This application form is for an electrical contractor's licence and can only be issued to an individual (sole trader), firm (partnership) or body corporate.
Building and Energy
Form – application
14 Mar 2023

Land Valuation in WA Compliance Handbook

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Information to assist licensed land valuers in Western Australia to understand and comply with the legislative framework that applies to them. Contents of the brochure: Introduction Preparing for a...
Consumer Protection
Guide / handbook
14 Apr 2021

Land Valuers Code of Conduct

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LAND VALUERS LICENSING ACT 1978 LICENSED VALUERS CODE OF CONDUCT 2016 Laid down by the Commissioner with the approval of the Minister Part 1 - Preliminary 1. Citation This code is the Licensed...
Consumer Protection
Code of conduct
30 Sep 2016

Debt collector's licence - bank guarantee

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Debt Collectors Licensing Act 1964 - Bank Guarantee
Consumer Protection
Template
18 Feb 2019

Debt collectors handbook

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A reference manual for debt collectors about trust accounts.
Consumer Protection
Guide / handbook
25 Apr 2014

Commercial Tenancy Disclosure Statement - Form 1

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Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Act 1985 Section 6(4) Disclosure Statement - FORM 1
Consumer Protection
Form – notification
30 May 2014

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Announcements

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 29 cents per litre (cpl) to 157.5 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 19 May 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: Coles Express hiking by up to 44 cpl to 171.9 cpl; Caltex Woolworths, BP, 7-Eleven...
Consumer Protection
Media release
18 May 2021

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 31 cents per litre (cpl) to 158.8 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 12 May 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: Coles Express hiking by 43 cpl to 171.9 cpl; 7-Eleven, BP, Caltex/Ampol and Caltex...
Consumer Protection
Media release
11 May 2021

Furniture retailer to pay $47,000 in fine, costs and compensation (Aura Designs Pty Ltd / Bedrooms by Aura / Simone Lockett)

Bedrooms by Aura and Simone Lockett fined $15,000 for failing to deliver Court orders six consumers be paid about $36,000 in compensation Affected consumers from around Australia ordered items online and via Facebook A Perth retailer of luxury designer furniture has been ordered to pay a total of $47,387.91 by the Perth Magistrates Court being a fine, costs and compensation after taking payments...
Consumer Protection
Media release
06 May 2021

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 30 cents per litre (cpl) to 157 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 5 May 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: Caltex Woolworths, Caltex and Coles Express hiking by 42-44 cpl to 169.9 cpl; BP to 168...
Consumer Protection
Media release
04 May 2021

Urgent safety warning after WA child consumes hand sanitiser

Six year old child recovers from ingesting alcohol-based hand sanitiser Consuming sanitiser can cause serious health issues Sanitiser bottles should be kept out of reach of children An urgent safety warning has been issued by Consumer Protection after a six year old child who had consumed hand sanitiser was admitted to a Perth hospital. The child ingested between 30 to 60 millilitres of the...
Consumer Protection
Media release
29 Apr 2021

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 30 cents per litre (cpl) to 157.8 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 28 April 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: 7-Eleven and Coles Express hiking by 42-44 cpl to 169.9 cpl; Puma to 169.7 cpl; BP...
Consumer Protection
Media release
27 Apr 2021

Decorative screen producer pleads guilty after failing to deliver (Garry Glen / GSN Industries)

Four consumers pay for decorative screens but get nothing in return Full refunds given two years later, just prior to Court appearance Business proprietor fined $5,000 for accepting payments but failing to deliver A producer of custom laser-cut panels, screens and gates who took consumers’ money but failed to deliver has received a $5,000 fine imposed by the Perth Magistrates Court on 16 April...
Consumer Protection
Media release
22 Apr 2021

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 31 cents per litre (cpl) to 157.8 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 21 April 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: Caltex Woolworths, 7-Eleven, Caltex/Ampol and Coles Express hiking by 42-46 cpl to...
Consumer Protection
Media release
20 Apr 2021

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 30 cents per litre (cpl) to 157 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 14 April 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: 7-Eleven and Coles Express hiking by 42-46 cpl to 169.9 cpl; Caltex/Ampol, Caltex...
Consumer Protection
Media release
13 Apr 2021

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 31 cents per litre (cpl) to 158 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 7 April 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: 7-Eleven, Caltex Woolworths and Coles Express hiking by 42-46 cpl to 169.9 cpl; Puma...
Consumer Protection
Media release
06 Apr 2021

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