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, plumbing and contractor payment dispute (Security of Payment Act) 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.
- 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.
- Consumer concerns
  Advice on handling issues including a complaint checklist, sample letters and how to lodge a formal complaint.
- 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.
- Private sector employers and employees
  Wageline information on WA awards, minimum pay rates, long service leave, annual and personal leave, underpayment issues, and how to contact Wageline and stay informed.
- Public holidays
  Public holiday dates for Western Australia.
- Western Australia's industrial relations system
  Information about the WA industrial relations system and its coverage, including inquiries and reviews undertaken.
- Government sector labour relations
  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.
- Building and Construction Consultative Committee
  Information on the Western Australian Building and Construction Consultative Committee.
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.
- Mining statutory positions and certificates
  Information about statutory position appointments at mining operations.
- Work health and safety legislation
  Information about WA's work health and safety (WHS) laws.
- Health and safety representatives
  Information about HSRs.
- Health and safety topics
  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Petroleum and geothermal energy operations
  Information for operators of petroleum operations.
- Publications, resources and events
  Events, WorkSafe plan, statistics and education resources.
- Consulting with our stakeholders
  Information about consulting with stakeholders.
- Agricultural health and safety
  Provide work health and safety information about the agricultural sector including guidance, checklists, and latest news.
- What does WorkSafe do?
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
- Historical safety and health law
  Safety and health legislation prior to 2022.
Corporate
Freedom of information guidelines, reports, policies, plans, and contact information.
- About the department
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- About the website
  Information about our website and how to use it.
- Policies and plans
  Policies and strategic plans from the department.

Landlord / lessor

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Commissioner determinations

The Commissioner can make decisions about a tenant’s request to keep a pet or make a minor change to a rental home. Commissioner determinations will include bond disputes in 2025. Step 1: Applying to the Commissioner A tenant or landlord can apply online . When a landlord needs to apply for the...

Renting tools

25 Jul 2024

Making changes to a rental home

Tenants can make a rental property feel like a home by making changes but there are rules they must follow. The rules are different depending on why the change is needed and the type of changes the tenant wants to make. On this page Security changes to prevent family violence Furniture and child...

Security, safety, maintenance and entry rights

07 May 2024

WA Rent Reforms

WATCH

Here is what you need to know about the WA rent reforms: New and updated forms now available: pet request form minor modification request form Landlords and property managers should ensure they are using the updated tenancy forms . 12 month rent rises – as of 29 July 2024 Rent increases will only...

Consultations

08 Mar 2024

Human factors: Information sheets

These information sheets provide information on how human factors can contribute to a sequence of events that lead to a major incident and how the inclusion of human factors can assist major hazard facility operations. Human factors in the HAZOP process This information sheet provides information...

Human factors

02 Feb 2023

Information sheets

Information sheets provide concise information about legislation, safety and work practices and answers to common questions or how to do instructions. Focus on compliance Construction site security: Unauthorised access Fire risk from transparent bottles containing clear liquids stored in direct...

Information sheets

20 Dec 2022

Work health and safety guides

These guides describe practical measure that can be taken to prevent or minimise the risk of harm and contribute to the overall state of knowledge regarding hazards, risks and controls. Overviews of the WHS laws Western Australia's Work Health and Safety Act 2020 Overview of Western Australia's...

Guides

20 Dec 2022

WHS publications

These publications are designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the new Work Health and Safety laws. WorkSafe policies These policies support the Statement of Regulatory Intent and provide a framework for how decisions by the regulator and...

Work health and safety laws

01 Dec 2022

WHS service providers

This information is designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the Work Health and Safety laws. A WHS service provider is a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) that provides work health and safety services to another business...

Main responsibilities and duties under WHS

01 Dec 2022

Workers and others at the workplace

Who is considered a worker? Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 a worker is any person who carries out work for a PCBU, including work as an employee, contractor, subcontractor, self-employed person, outworker, apprentice or trainee, work experience student, employee of a labour hire company...

Main responsibilities and duties under WHS

01 Dec 2022

Person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU)

The WHS Act and accompanying regulations came into effect on 31 March 2022. Download the Act Download the regulations This information is designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the new Work Health and Safety laws. Short video animations...

Main responsibilities and duties under WHS

01 Dec 2022

Publications

Mitigating risks and ensuring the safety of pre-1990’s brick buildings

READ

This document provides guidance to help building owners and managers keep the public safe from structural building defects and fulfil their health and safety obligations. This document forms part of...

Building and Energy

Fact sheet

10 Sep 2024

WA Rent Reforms - frequently asked questions

READ

Consumer Protection

Information

29 Jul 2024

Request to tenant make modification - Form 28

READ

PLEASE NOTE This form is used by landlords to request consent from the tenant to make a modification to the rental property. Further information concerning the different types of modifications and...

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

28 Jul 2024

Request to landlord (lessor) make major modification - Form 27

READ

PLEASE NOTE This form is used by tenants to request permission to make a major modification to the rental property. A major modification is any modification that is not considered to be a minor...

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

28 Jul 2024

Minor modification request form - form 26

READ

Information for tenants During a tenancy, tenants must use this form to ask the landlord for permission to make a minor modification to the rental property. Tenants should provide as much detail as...

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

28 Jul 2024

Pet request form - form 25

READ

Information for tenants During a tenancy, tenants must use this form to ask the landlord for permission to keep a pet at the property. Tenants should provide as much detail as possible, to help the...

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

28 Jul 2024

Industry Bulletin 167 – Amendments to smoke alarm regulations for dwellings made available as short-term rental accommodation

READ

The State Government is progressing initiatives to improve regulation around the short-term rental accommodation (STRA) sector, including the implementation of a register for STRA properties. These...

Building and Energy

Bulletin

27 Jun 2024

Outdoor gas appliances in alfresco areas

READ

This gas information sheet is essential for builders, manufacturers and installers of blinds, and anyone renovating the alfresco area or using outdoor gas appliances such as barbeques and patio heaters.

Building and Energy

Fact sheet

13 Jun 2024

Building permits for private swimming pools and pool fences

READ

This fact sheet provides guidance on the requirement for building permits for private swimming pools and fences that form part of their safety barrier (pool fences). In Western Australia, private swimming pools with water that is more than 300mm deep must have a compliant safety barrier. Safety barriers help prevent the drowning deaths and injury of young children under the age of five years by restricting their access to the private swimming pool.

Building and Energy

Fact sheet

30 May 2024

BondsOnline sign-in changes FAQ

WATCH

1. How do I sign in? BondsOnline sign-in is now via My Account. Your account was migrated to a My Account sign-in page where you access BondsOnline. On the My Account sign-in page, enter your...

Consumer Protection

Information

06 May 2024

Announcements

Commissioner's Blog: Don’t get stung – tips for hiring a pest controller

When a can of bug spray or a mouse trap no longer works to keep your house pest-free, it could be time to call in the experts. And with the warmer weather around the corner, the creepy crawlies will be making an appearance. Unfortunately, pest control services don’t always go to plan leaving you dealing with continued problems or even damage to your home. The good news is you have rights under...

Consumer Protection

Media release

06 Sep 2024

Real estate agency, licensee fined for late bond lodgements

Cannington real estate agency and licensee fined total of $10,000 Fourteen tenancy bonds lodged up to 81 days past deadline Action will continue to be taken against agents who put tenants’ money at risk Failing to lodge a substantial number of tenancy security bonds within the required 14-day timeframe has seen a Cannington real estate agency and its director fined a total of $10,000 by the State...

Consumer Protection

Media release

21 Aug 2024

Commissioner's Blog: Tenant termination - Breaking your lease

Ending a tenancy agreement early, or ‘breaking lease’ can be stressful, but renters should find it easier in the current tight rental market given it probably won’t take long to find new tenants. While there are potential costs involved with breaking lease, you cannot be asked to pay the usual end of tenancy expenses such as the final inspection fee that an agent may charge and the landlord...

Consumer Protection

Media release

16 Aug 2024

Commissioner's Blog: What stage two of WA’s rent reforms mean for you

Fewer rent increases, pets and minor modifications allowed in most rentals and a new process to resolve disputes form four big changes to Western Australia’s tenancy laws. You might remember back in May we banned rent bidding and gave more protection for tenants to exercise their rental rights by empowering them challenge retaliatory action by landlords in Court. Here’s what the next raft of...

Consumer Protection

Media release

01 Aug 2024

Safety first to prevent toppling tragedies

Buying new furniture can be exciting, but it’s important to install your new item, securely, to prevent it from toppling over and causing serious injury or even death. Furniture, such as chests of drawers, wardrobes, bookcases, cabinets, TV or entertainment units or other tall items, can pose serious risks and potentially tragic outcomes. Young children, especially, can try to climb on, or pull...

Consumer Protection

Media release

19 Jul 2024

Losses to payment redirection scams skyrocket

Western Australians are being urged to be vigilant of payment redirection scams with losses this year already exceeding figures from 2023.

Consumer Protection

Media release

11 Jul 2024

New rental reforms move in this month

The next stage of the Cook Government rental reforms will take place this month, giving tenants more certainty in their budgets and allow them to feel more at home in their properties.

Consumer Protection

Media release

10 Jul 2024

Commissioner's Blog: Top tips to keep your home and family protected this winter

The cooler weather has finally arrived and this usually means staying warm by using products like heaters, wheat/heat packs, hot water bottles and electric blankets, or even sitting near a cosy fire. Consumer Protection is reminding people there are safety risks with many winter products and if not careful, they could pose a fire hazard to your home. Winter is also a time to be aware of mould in...

Consumer Protection

Media release

09 Jul 2024

Short stay register now open for owners

Stronger regulation of Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) in Western Australia has begun, with the opening of a new register that will allow regulators and communities to keep track of the short stay sector for the first time.

Consumer Protection

Media release

01 Jul 2024

Stone ban prompts advice for consumers

As a national ban on engineered stone approaches, Consumer Protection is urging affected homeowners to be aware of their rights and avoid signing new contracts to have the product installed. From 1 July 2024, the supply or installation of engineered stone – commonly used to make kitchen and bathroom benchtops – will be banned in all states across Australia to protect workers from the risks of silicosis, an irreversible lung disease.

Consumer Protection

Media release

27 Jun 2024

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