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.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Construction Contracts Act)
  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
  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
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- About the website
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- Policies and plans
  Policies and strategic plans from the department.

Employee / worker

Topics

Long Service Leave - Penalties and accessorial liability

This page outlines the potential penalties for employers who contravene the WA Long Service Leave Act and provides information on the accessorial liability provisions. Visit the main Long Service Leave page for links to other information on long service leave in Western Australia including who is...

Long service leave

18 May 2022

Long service leave - What do employees get paid for long service leave?

This page outlines how to calculate what employees get paid for a period of long service leave, or payment for long service leave when employment ceases, under the WA Long Service Leave Act. Visit the main Long Service Leave page for links to other information on long service leave in Western...

Long service leave

18 May 2022

Long service leave - What is the entitlement to long service leave?

This page outlines when an employee is eligible for long service leave under the WA Long Service Leave Act and how much long service leave an employee is entitled to. Visit the main Long Service Leave page for links to other information on long service leave in Western Australia including who is...

Long service leave

18 May 2022

Long service leave - Cashing out long service leave

This page outlines the requirements for cashing out a long service leave entitlement under the WA Long Service Leave Act . Visit the main Long Service Leave page for links to other information on long service leave in Western Australia including who is covered by the WA Long Service Leave Act . An...

Long service leave

18 May 2022

Long service leave - What are the rules about taking long service leave?

This page outlines the rules and requirements about taking long service leave under the WA Long Service Leave Act. Visit the main Long Service Leave page for links to other information on long service leave in Western Australia including who is covered by the WA Long Service Leave Act . Granting...

Long service leave

18 May 2022

Implementation of Work Health and Safety legislation – Mines Safety plant and design

The Western Australian work health and safety (WHS) laws came into effect on 31 March 2022. The WHS laws include the: Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act) Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WHS General Regulations) Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 (WHS Mines...

Plant design and item of plant registration

03 May 2022

Have you complied with an improvement notice

If you have complied with the requirements of an improvement notice you must notify the regulator as soon as reasonably practicable. General industry You will need: the improvement notice number; the date it was issued; and the inspector name. You will find the details on the improvement notice...

Complying with an improvement notice

29 Apr 2022

Minimum entitlements for employees paid by commission or piece rates

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system – sole traders, unincorporated partnerships, unincorporated trusts and some incorporated or not for profit organisations. Find out more on the Guide to who is in the WA state system page. If you...

WA pay rates and award summaries

07 Apr 2022

Construction induction training - Guidance on inclusions and exclusions

A person conducting a business or undertaking must not direct or allow a worker to carry out construction work unless the worker has successfully completed general construction induction training and, if the worker completed the training more than 2 years previously, the worker has carried out...

Demolition licence

07 Apr 2022

Long service leave - What employment records must be kept?

This page provides information on the recordkeeping provisions of the Long Service Leave Act 1958 (WA). For more information see the main Long Service Leave page. Under the Long Service Leave Act it is compulsory for employers to keep employment records for all employees detailing: the employee's...

Long service leave

06 Apr 2022

Publications

Information sheet - Health and safety representative powers, functions and rights

READ

This information sheet provides health and safety representative (HSR) with information on their powers under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act).

WorkSafe

Information

05 Apr 2022

Information sheet - Electing health and safety representatives

READ

This information sheet provides information on the election of health and safety representative (HSR) under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act) to represent workers in work health and...

WorkSafe

Information

05 Apr 2022

Information sheet - Provisional improvement notices (PINs) and direction to stop unsafe work

READ

This information sheet provides elected health and safety representative (HSR) with information on their powers under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act) to issue PINs and stop unsafe work.

WorkSafe

Information

05 Apr 2022

Guide - A death in the workplace: Information for families

READ

This guide is designed to provide information and practical suggestions that may be helpful to you and others at a time when you are grieving and having to navigate legal and other processes...

WorkSafe

Guide / handbook

30 Mar 2022

Application guide - Application for asbestos removal licence [Class A and Class B]

READ

Use this form to apply for an Class A or B Asbestos removal licence

WorkSafe

Guide / handbook

30 Mar 2022

Applicant Guide - Application for Demolition Licence [CLASS 1 and CLASS 2]

READ

Use this Applicant Guide to apply for a Class 1 and Class 2 demolition licence.

WorkSafe

Guide / handbook

30 Mar 2022

Application guide - Application to assess high risk work

READ

Use this guide to apply for accreditation to Assess High Risk Work is issued to a person who has been trained and assessed as competent to conduct a competency assessment for a class of work for...

WorkSafe

Guide / handbook

30 Mar 2022

Application guide - Application for high risk work licence

READ

Use this application guide to apply for a high risk work licence.

WorkSafe

Guide / handbook

30 Mar 2022

Health monitoring duties for persons conducting a business or undertaking

READ

If you are a person conducting a business or undertaking such as a business owner or workplace operator (referred to in this guide as a PCBU), this guide is for you. It explains what your duties are...

WorkSafe

Guide / handbook

20 Jun 2022

Safety alert 01/22 - Customer fall at waste management facility

READ

In November 2021 a member of the public sustained a significant head injury when he fell into the pit at a waste transfer facility. The person was pulling a heavy item from his trailer when he fell...

WorkSafe

Alert

14 Mar 2022

Announcements

Location allowance increases for regional employees

Many WA awards require employees to be paid a location allowance when employed in certain regional towns. Location allowances have just been increased by the 2022 Location Allowance General Order, and new rates take effect from the first pay period on or after 1 July 2022. The new rates for each town and a list of the relevant WA awards are available on the Location Allowance for employees in...

Labour Relations

Department News

21 Jun 2022

Transport company fined $89,000 for breaching fatigue management laws

A transport service company has been fined a total of $89,000 (and ordered to pay $6807 in costs) after being convicted on 24 charges under the State’s workplace fatigue management laws. JSS Logistics Pty Ltd pleaded guilty to breaching fatigue management regulations, and was fined in the Midland Magistrates Court yesterday. A total of 21 charges related to breaches of hours of work fatigue...

WorkSafe

Media release

17 Jun 2022

WorkSafe investigates death of worker at North Coogee

WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death this morning of a worker at a North Coogee salt refinery. He was reported to have been working with a conveyor belt when he was caught in the belt. WorkSafe investigators examine the circumstances of incidents with a view to ensuring compliance and preventing future incidents of a similar nature. WorkSafe Commissioner Darren Kavanagh said any work-...

WorkSafe

Media release

16 Jun 2022

Review of commercial tenancy laws for retail shops

Friday, 10 June 2022 Commercial tenancy laws covering retail shops now under review Various emerging issues to be canvassed during consultation phase Lease rights regarding rents, operating costs and duration of tenancy explored The laws which govern commercial tenancy agreements between small retailers and landlords, including shopping centre owners, are being reviewed by the McGowan Government...

Consumer Protection

Media release

10 Jun 2022

Keep informed about the 2022 State Wage Case

This year’s State Wage Case, in which the WA Industrial Relations Commission considers increases to the state minimum wage and WA award pay rates, is currently in progress. You can subscribe to Wageline News or follow Wageline on social media and we will let you know when the State Wage Case decision is issued by the WA Industrial Relations Commission later in June.

Labour Relations

Department News

10 Jun 2022

Changes to the Long Service Leave Act have commenced

The WA Long Service Leave Act applies to many state and national system employers and employees in Western Australia. On 20 June 2022, a number of important changes to the Long Service Leave Act commenced. Key changes include: Modernisation of the types of paid and unpaid absences that count towards long service leave accrual; Provision for greater flexibility in how long service leave is taken;...

Labour Relations

Department News

22 Jun 2022

Changes to state employment laws commenced this week

Earlier this week, 20 June 2022, changes to state employment laws commenced and new employer obligations and employee entitlements were introduced. Visit the Changes to state employment laws page for information on the changes, including fact sheets on key topics. The content of the Wageline website, including the WA award summaries, has been updated to reflect the changes and incorporate new...

Labour Relations

Department News

21 Jun 2022

Do you employ someone to help in the home?

Do you employ someone to provide domestic services in a private home? From today, 20 June 2022, employment obligations for household employers are changing. Domestic services include caring for a child, a person with a disability or an elderly person, as well as cleaning and help with other household tasks. People who self-manage NDIS funding and directly employ their own support staff are likely...

Labour Relations

Department News

20 Jun 2022

Changes to state employment laws commence today

Today, 20 June 2022, the changes to state employment laws introduced by the Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Act 2021 have commenced. Visit the Changes to state employment laws page for information on the changes, including fact sheets on key topics. The content of the Wageline website, including the WA award summaries, has been updated to incorporate the changes to state employment law...

Labour Relations

Department News

20 Jun 2022

New state employment laws to commence on Monday 20 June 2022

The changes to state employment laws introduced by the Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Act 2021 will commence on Monday 20 June 2022. Visit the Changes to state employment laws page for information on the changes, including fact sheets on key topics. The content of the Wageline website, including the WA award summaries, will shortly be updated to incorporate the changes to state...

Labour Relations

Department News

17 Jun 2022

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