Building and Energy
Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.
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  If your construction contract was entered into BEFORE 1 August 2022.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Security of Payment Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into ON or AFTER 1 August 2022.
- 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
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Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
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Labour Relations
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- Public holidays
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  Who is in the WA state system, key features of the state system, recent inquiries, reviews, and committees.
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  Information and resources for agencies on government sector employment and labour relations.
- Supplier wage audit
  Information on proactive audits undertaken by Private Sector Labour Relations on suppliers to State Government.
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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.
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- Agricultural health and safety
  Provide work health and safety information about the agricultural sector including guidance, checklists, and latest news.
- What does WorkSafe do?
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- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
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Corporate
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Cooperative

Topics

What is a notifiable incident?

A 'notifiable incident' means: the death of a person; or a serious injury or illness of a person; or a dangerous incident . Need to report a notifiable incident? Preserve the site and contact WorkSafe immediately . The Work Health and Safety Act 2020 introduced the term ‘person conducting a...

Report an incident

01 Jul 2022

What is a dangerous incident?

If a ‘dangerous incident’ arises through the conduct of a business or undertaking the regulator must be notified immediately. Where the dangerous incident is currently life-threatening, the PCBU should ensure the regulator is notified by calling 1800 678 198 (24 hours). Where the dangerous incident...

Report an incident

29 Jun 2022

Managing the risk of falls at workplaces

How can I comply with the new work health and safety laws? Under the Work Health and Safety and Regulations 2022 (WHS Regulations), duty holders will be required to manage the risk of falls at workplaces, as prescribed by the following regulations: Regulation 78 – Management of risk of fall...

Slips and trips and falls

17 Jun 2022

COVID-19 coronavirus - advice for co-operatives

Due to the risk to public health posed by COVID-19 coronavirus and the resulting restrictions put in place on public gatherings to help prevent its spread, some co-operatives may find it difficult to comply with some of the Co-operatives Act 2009 (the Act) provisions. The Registrar of Co-operatives...

Registering a co-operative

05 Jun 2020

Commissioner for Consumer Protection

WATCH

Patricia Blake January 2023 - Current Patricia Blake (known as Trish) became Commissioner for Consumer Protection and Executive Director for Consumer Protection in January 2023. Prior to becoming Commissioner Trish has been the Director of Retail and Services within Consumer Protection and worked...

About us

29 Mar 2017

Running a co-operative

Displaying a co-operative name The co-operative’s name must appear on its common seal, publications and business documents. You must also display a notice at the co-operative’s registered office stating the name of the co-operative and identifying the address as its registered office. Annual...

Running a co-operative

30 Dec 2016

Rules for co-operatives

The rules are one of the most important documents any co-operative will create. The rules form the basis of everything a co-operative does, so taking time to be thorough, thinking them through and getting them right will pay dividends. The rules form a binding contract between the co-operative and...

Rules

30 Dec 2016

Winding up a co-operative

If a co-operative intends to cease its activities, winding up ensures its assets are distributed lawfully. A co-operative can be wound-up in four ways: Winding-up on Certificate of the Registrar; Winding-up by the Supreme Court; Voluntary Winding-up by a creditor; or Voluntary winding-up by members...

Winding up a co-operative

30 Dec 2016

Co-operatives Law Reforms

The Co-operatives Amendment Act 2016 (the Act), was reformed in 2017. The changes aligned co-operatives law in Western Australia with co-operatives legislation in other states and territories and allow Western Australia to participate in the Co-operatives National Law (CNL). In preparation for the...

Running a co-operative

02 Feb 2016

Co-operatives Regulations amendments review for implementation of national law 2016

This is the second stage in the review of laws affecting co-operatives in Western Australia. Status : Closed - Monday 29 February 2016 Consumers and business who believe they may be affected by proposals to amend the Co-operatives Regulations 2010 were urged to consider the proposed changes and to...

Consultations

13 Jan 2016

Publications

COVID-19 coronavirus guidance for PCBUs: Looking after worker mental health

It is reasonable for workers to experience increased worry, anxiety and stress about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Managing the risk to mental health during this time means workers will have...

WorkSafe

Information

04 Dec 2023

What to do if a worker has COVID-19

READ

Safe Work Australia has created an easy to follow infographic to advise workplaces on the steps they should take if a worker comes down with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19.

WorkSafe

Information

23 Sep 2021

(Archived) Review Process Summary – Develop Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia

THIS DOCUMENT IS NO LONGER CURRENT AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES ONLY. The public comment period on the Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia closed on 26...

WorkSafe

Information

12 Nov 2021

Co-operative form 99A - Document request form

READ

Use this form to access documents lodged with the Department relating to a co-operative registered under the Co-operatives Act 2009 upon paying the relevant fee. How to submit The completed form...

Consumer Protection

Form – application

04 Dec 2023

Co-operative form 36 - Statutory declaration in support of a special resolution (other than for altering rules)

READ

Should you require assistance with completing this form please contact Charities branch by telephone on 1300 304 074 (within Australia) or email . This application should only be lodged in...

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

23 Jun 2020

Co-operative form 35 - Application for registration of a special resolution

READ

Should you require assistance with completing this form please contact Charities branch by telephone on 1300 304 074 (within Australia) or email . What do I need to complete an application To...

Consumer Protection

Form – application

13 Apr 2021

Co-operative form 24 - Notification of resignation, removal or cessation of an auditor

READ

Should you require assistance with completing this form please contact Charities branch by telephone on 1300 304 074 (within Australia) or email . What do I need to complete an application To...

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

13 Apr 2021

Co-operatives Annual reports templates - directors and auditors

READ

Co-operatives Annual reports templates - directors and auditors

Consumer Protection

Template

26 Apr 2018

Co-operatives schedule 1 - matters for which rules must make provision

READ

Co-operatives schedule 1 - matters for which rules must make provision

Consumer Protection

Schedule

26 Apr 2018

Co-operative form 72 - Application for voluntary deregistration of a co-operative

READ

Should you require assistance with completing this form please contact the Association and Charities Branch on 1300 304 074 (within Australia) or email . What do I need to complete an application To...

Consumer Protection

Form – application

23 Jun 2020

Announcements

DMIRS 2019 Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey

The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) is conducting a stakeholder satisfaction survey to invite feedback on our services and our role as a regulator. The results will help DMIRS focus on business areas and services that need performance improvements. If you subscribe to a DMIRS email newsletter or subscriber news service, you may be contacted by email and invited to take...

Consumer Protection

Department News

29 Apr 2019

DMIRS Annual Report released online

The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety’s inaugural Annual Report, tabled in Parliament on 19 September 2018, is now available on the website . The 2017-18 report highlights the department’s key achievements and financial performance for the last financial year and showcases what we do for the community of Western Australia. The report also includes independently audited reports...

Corporate

Department News

25 Oct 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

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