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The Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit has responsibility for monitoring compliance with the Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016. The unit is located within the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. Contact the Building and...
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25 Nov 2016

Resources on the WA Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct

These resources provide information and answers to frequently asked questions about the Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016 . The BCI Code is also supported by Implementation Guidelines . Resources – General Information on BCI Code: Responsibility for...
Resources
25 Nov 2016

Implementation guidelines

The Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016 commenced on 1 January 2017. These Implementation Guidelines have been developed to assist effective workplace management within the building and construction industry that achieves the objectives of the WA Code. Further...
Guidelines
25 Nov 2016

Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016

The Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016 commenced on 1 January 2017. This BCI Code has been developed to: ensure the State of Western Australia, in expending public funds on State Building Work, contracts with Building Contractors which conduct themselves in a...
Code of conduct
25 Nov 2016

Food labelling for businesses

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If you sell food in Australia, the new country of origin labelling law may apply to your products. The law applies to food offered for retail sale in Australia, including in stores or markets, online or from a vending machine. The law does not apply to food sold in places like restaurants, cafes,...
Food
22 Nov 2016

Small business unfair contract laws

The small business unfair contract terms law will come into effect for Corporations and Sole Traders in most states and territories on 12 November 2016. There are a number of ways small businesses can seek to resolve their own particular concerns about a potentially unfair term. A small business...
Small business
10 Nov 2016

WA's strategic importance and the defence industry

Western Australia’s strategic location on the Indian Ocean, as part of this dynamic region, continues to have national implications.
07 Nov 2016

Western Australian Products Symbol Act 1972

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The Western Australian Products Symbol Act 1972 (the Act) authorises the use of the WA Birthmark symbol (a prescribed symbol) to distinguish and promote the sale of products made in Western Australia. A person who sells any product, the production and preparation of which is substantially carried...
Information standards
26 Oct 2016

Furniture Stability

Due to the rising number of incidents, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and consumer protection agencies around Australia encourage all traders to consider their products and the risk to consumers of toppling furniture. Toppling furniture—understanding the risks Many may be...
Product safety for business
20 Jul 2016

Australian Consumer Law review

Final Report Consumer Affairs Australia and New Zealand recently sought your views on the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). This review is now complete and the Australian Consumer Law Review Final Report has been published on the Australian Consumer Law website. Background The Australian Consumer Law...
Consultations and reports
31 Mar 2016

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Model clauses for building contractors

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Model clauses which may be used in connection with expressions of interest, requests for tender, purchase orders and subcontracts between a contractor and its subcontractor in circumstances where the...
WA Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit
Guidance note
07 Aug 2017

BCI Code - compliance checklist

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This checklist has been developed as a tool for Building Contractors to use to assist them with identifying areas where they may not comply with the requirements of the BCI Code.
WA Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit
Guidance note
07 Aug 2017

BCI Code - Funding entity

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It is imperative that Government agencies tendering for State Building Works include the obligation to comply with the BCI Code within requests for tender and through the contractual process.
WA Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit
Guidance note
07 Aug 2017

Guide to developing a freedom of association policy

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Every Building Contractor who is covered by the BCI Code must have a freedom of association policy in place for the time they remain covered by the BCI Code.
WA Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit
Guidance note
07 Aug 2017

Guide to developing a compliant workplace relations management plan

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A Head Contractor who enters into a contract for State Building Work exceeding $10 million in value must have a BCI Code compliant WRMP in place prior to commencing work.
WA Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit
Guidance note
07 Aug 2017

Application for registration of a limited partnership (LPF01)

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This form is used to register a Limited Partnership (LP).
Consumer Protection
Form – application
15 Feb 2017

Checklist - Isolation of plant/lock-out tag-out

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This checklist applies where any inspection, cleaning, repair, maintenance or alteration of plant is carried out or where the function or condition of plant is impaired to the extent that it presents...
WorkSafe
Checklist
25 Jan 2017

Responsibility for compliance - Fact Sheet

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WA Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit
Fact sheet
07 Aug 2017

Drug and Alcohol Testing - Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently asked questions about drug and alcohol testing and the Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016.
WA Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit
Fact sheet
07 Aug 2017

General - Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently asked questions about the Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016.
WA Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit
Fact sheet
07 Aug 2017

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Announcements

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average cost of unleaded petrol is set to increase by around 18 cents per litre (cpl) to 159 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Tuesday 5 June 2018, most BP, Caltex and Caltex Woolworths sites are increasing their ULP price to 163.9 cpl (increasing between 25 and 26 cpl). Most 7-Eleven, Coles Express and Puma sites...
Consumer Protection
Media release
04 Jun 2018

Serious chemical burns result in $47,900 penalty for principal employer Rand Transport

Rand Transport (1986) Pty Ltd was handed a $45,000 fine and a $2900 costs penalty in the Perth Magistrate Court following serious ammonia gas burns to a contract worker. Rand, a cold storage food distributor, pleaded guilty to failing to provide and maintain a safe workplace where contractors were not exposed to hazards. On 11 December 2014, during the construction of a dividing wall within a...
WorkSafe
Media release
30 May 2018

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average cost of unleaded petrol is set to increase by 20 cents per litre (cpl) to 159.8 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Tuesday 29 May 2018, most BP, Caltex, Caltex Woolworths, Coles Express and Puma sites are increasing their ULP price to 163.9 cpl (increasing between 23 and 27 cpl). All 7-Eleven sites are...
Consumer Protection
Media release
28 May 2018

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average cost of unleaded petrol is set to increase by around 19 cents per litre (cpl) to 158.3 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Tuesday 22 May 2018, most Puma sites are increasing their ULP price to 163.9 cpl (an increase of 27 cpl). Most BP, Caltex, Caltex Woolworths and Coles Express sites are increasing their...
Consumer Protection
Media release
21 May 2018

FGS Contracting and Company Director fined total of $327,500 over serious injuries to 17 year old worker

FGS Contracting Pty Ltd and the Director Ryan Wayne Franceschi, were fined today in the Perth Magistrate Court in relation to serious injuries caused to a 17 year old worker in Esperance. FGS Contracting Pty Ltd was fined $225,000 for failure to meet their duty to provide a safe workplace and for failing to ensure the correct high-risk work license. Additionally, Franceschi as the Director was...
WorkSafe
Media release
18 May 2018

Conman alert: Victorian ‘landscaper’ ripping off consumers in WA (Raymond El-Safadi aka Mohammad Hussein)

Consumer Protection is warning home owners and tradies in WA to be on alert for a known Victorian conman who is masquerading as a landscaper and has already ripped off two consumers and a sub-contractor for large amounts of money. 49 year old Raymond El-Safadi (aka Mohammed Hussein ), who operates under ABN 71 802 749 742 and two business names Elite Gardening and Tree Lopping Services and Lawn...
Consumer Protection
Media release
14 May 2018

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average cost of unleaded petrol is set to increase by around 17 cents per litre (cpl) to 153.1 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Tuesday 15 May 2018, most Puma, 7-Eleven, Caltex, Caltex Woolworths and Coles Express sites are hiking their ULP price to 159.9 cpl (an increase of between 22 and 27 cpl). Most Vibe...
Consumer Protection
Media release
14 May 2018

Reminder of electrical hazards when working in roof spaces

Building and Energy (formerly EnergySafety) and WorkSafe have issued a reminder on the importance of understanding and avoiding the electrical hazards in roof spaces, with new regulations coming into effect on Monday (14 May 2018). Director of Energy Safety Ken Bowron today cautioned homeowners to be mindful of the electrical hazards in roof spaces. “Homeowners may need to access the roof space...
WorkSafe
Media release
11 May 2018

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average cost of unleaded petrol is set to increase by around 22 cents per litre (cpl) to 154.8 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Tuesday 8 May 2018, most Caltex, Caltex Woolworths and Coles Express sites are increasing their ULP price to 159.9 cpl (an increase of between 26 and 30 cpl). Most Puma sites are...
Consumer Protection
Media release
07 May 2018

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average cost of unleaded petrol is set to increase by around 21 cents per litre (cpl) to 152.8 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Tuesday 1 May 2018, most BP, Caltex, Caltex Woolworths, Puma and Coles Express sites are hiking their ULP price to 156.9 cpl (an increase of between 23 and 27 cpl). Most 7-Eleven sites...
Consumer Protection
Media release
30 Apr 2018

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