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ThinkSafe magazine

ThinkSafe is WorkSafe’s flagship online publication for workplace health and safety in Western Australia. Below is the list of all the editions of the magazine. ThinkSafe magazine : May 2024 ThinkSafe magazine : May 2023 ThinkSafe magazine : July 2022 ThinkSafe magazine : September 2021 ThinkSafe...
ThinkSafe magazine
14 May 2024

High risk work licensing for dogging

The information on high risk work (HRW) licensing requirements when carrying out dogging work below was provided by Safe Work Australia. What is dogging work? Dogging work involves exercising judgement (making decisions) when: selecting appropriate slinging methods and lifting gear by: considering...
Information about high risk work licences
04 Apr 2024

WA Rent Reforms

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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

Gasfitting permit renewal

The Gas Standards Act 1972 and Gas Standards (Gasfitting and Consumer Gas Installations) Regulations 1999 requires a person to hold a gasfitting permit to undertake or supervise gasfitting work in Western Australia. Gas fitters are sent three reminders via SMS and email for the renewal of their...
Services
15 Jan 2024

Retention Trust Scheme – Retention Money Trust Accounting Guidelines

Documents: Retention Trust Scheme - Retention Money Trust Accounting Guidelines This guidebook is written to assist current and future parties that are using, or will use, retention money as a method of performance security to understand their rights and obligations under the Retention Trust Scheme.
Templates and user guides
14 Dec 2023

Small construction work contract

Documents: Small construction work contract This contract is to assist building service contractors registered under the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 (WA) in meeting their legal obligations under section 13 of the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (WA)...
Templates and user guides
14 Dec 2023

Key WHS terms and definitions

This information is designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand Western Australia's work health and safety laws. Competent person A person who has acquired through training, qualification or experience the knowledge and skills to carry out the...
Work health and safety laws
03 May 2023

Consultation and worker representation

Learn about worker consultation under the work health and safety laws.
Main responsibilities and duties under WHS
03 May 2023

Information for high risk work licence applicants

This page answers the most common questions asked by high risk work licence (HRWL) applicants. When will my application be finalised? The current (June 2024) processing times for a new HRWL, or to add a class to an existing HRWL, is approximately 60 calendar days. Please read the ‘Can I work while...
Information about high risk work licences
17 Feb 2023

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

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Stay clear, stay safe – Cutting trees near powerlines can be deadly and dangerous

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To help maintain an acceptable level of safety and reduce the possibility of incidents, Building and Energy has developed a n ew fact sheet for vegetation control and saftey near powerlines. Any...
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
12 Sep 2024

Reminder for dealers about upcoming changes - Motor vehicle industry bulletin 21

10 May 2024 Reminder for dealers about upcoming changes From 7 June 2024, dealers must disclose whether a second hand vehicle they sell has been listed as a repairable write-off on the written-off...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
14 Aug 2024

Changes to motor vehicle dealers (sales) regulations - Motor vehicle industry bulletin 20

4 April 2024 Changes to motor vehicle dealers (sales) regulations On 7 June 2024, amendments to the Motor Vehicle Dealers (Sales) Regulations 1974 (the Regulations) will come into effect. You can...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
14 Aug 2024

Kickstart 2024 by getting your CPD points early - Settlement industry bulletin 114

2 April 2024 Kickstart 2024 by getting your CPD points early Compliance with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training is still required for the settlement industry in 2024. Completing the...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
14 Aug 2024

Kickstart 2024 by getting your CPD points early - Real estate industry bulletin 276

2 April 2024 Kickstart 2024 by getting your CPD points early Compliance with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training is still required for the real estate industry. Failure to fulfill CPD...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
14 Aug 2024

Motor Vehicle Dealers (Sales) Regulations 1974 incorporating all amendments made by the Motor Vehicle Dealers (Sales) Amendment Regulations 2024

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Consumer Protection
Form – agreement
02 Apr 2024

Fines for failing to lodge tenancy bonds - Real estate industry bulletin 275

26 February 2024 Fines for failing to lodge tenancy bonds Two recent cases at the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) serve as a timely reminder regarding the importance of lodging tenancy bonds...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
14 Aug 2024

Consumer Protection Year in review 2022-23

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Consumer Protection's Year in Review 2022-23 outlines the major achievements from the financial year. [scald=11175:image_medium {"link":"https:\/\/ www.commerce.wa.gov.au \/sites\/default\/files\/...
Consumer Protection
Reports
26 Feb 2024

Agent fined for failing to comply with audit requirements - Real estate industry bulletin 274

19 February 2024 Agent fined for failing to comply with audit requirements Failing to cooperate with requests from an auditor has seen a real estate agent fined $3,750 and ordered to pay costs of $...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
14 Aug 2024

Beware - Scammers Targeting Perth Property Sales - Settlement industry bulletin 113

30 January 2024 Beware - Scammers Targeting Perth Property Sales Consumer Protection is reminding the real estate and settlement industry that identity validation checks are a mandatory part of the...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
01 Feb 2024

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Announcements

Fake testimonial costs plumbing licence applicant – Kenneth Finbar Wilson

PLUMBERS LICENSING BOARD – MEDIA STATEMENT A Kardinya man has been ordered to pay more than $1,500 in fines and costs after admitting he provided a fake testimonial for a plumbing licence application. The charge against Kenneth Finbar Wilson , brought by the Plumbers Licensing Board, was heard at Armadale Magistrates Court on 7 March 2023. Mr Wilson pleaded guilty to contravening the WA’s...
Building and Energy
Media release
03 Apr 2023

Commerce Minister media statement – Building on payment protections for subcontractors

Media statement from Hon Sue Ellery BA MLC, Minister for Commerce Latest stage of security of payment reforms to protect building and construction subcontractors now in effect McGowan Government retention trust scheme election commitment delivered Increased powers to ensure good commercial behaviour in the building sector The McGowan Government has further improved payment protections for...
Building and Energy
Media release
01 Feb 2023

Digital Identity and WARAM Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) available

Two new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) sheets are now available. The new FAQs cover digital identity and the WA Relationship Authorisation Manager (WARAM). The My Account FAQ has also been updated. The FAQs provide answers to common questions such as: What is a digital identity and why we need to protect it? What is the WARAM and how can it benefit our customers and their business ? Both new...
Corporate
Department News
29 Sep 2022

Act on domain name changes to prevent corporate identity theft

Domain name versions without .com, .net, .org etc. will soon be publicly available Businesses and organisations urged to register the .au only version of their name Failing to register .au versions could result in identity theft and financial loss Businesses and organisations are urged to take urgent action on planned domain name changes to prevent the possibility of their corporate identity...
Consumer Protection
Media release
25 Aug 2022

New codes of practice released

The Minister for Industrial Relations has approved a series of Work Health and Safety codes of practice which came into effect today. These codes have been adapted for Western Australian work health and safety environments from the Model codes of practice published by Safe Work Australia, developed through consultation with unions and employer organisations. Dr Patricia Todd, Chair of the Work...
WorkSafe
Department News
15 Jul 2022

Important Changes to High Risk Work Licensing - New Work Health and Safety rules to begin 31 March 2022

The new Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WHS Regulations) were gazetted on 11 March 2022 and will commence on the 31 March 2022, bringing the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 into full force and effect. The WHS Regulations replace the current Occupational and Safety Regulations 1996 (OSH Regulations). You can access the WHS Regulations on the WA Legislation website: WALW - Work...
WorkSafe
Department News
25 Mar 2022

Draft Work Health and Safety regulations (exposure drafts) released

The McGowan Government has released exposure drafts of regulations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 ahead of the commencement of major work health and safety (WHS) reforms in March 2022. Releasing the exposure drafts of the supporting regulations provides all participants in Western Australian workplaces the opportunity to prepare themselves to meet the requirements of the new Act and to...
WorkSafe
Alert
20 Dec 2021

Commerce Minister media statement - Roadmap for smooth transition to new subcontractor protections

Media statement from Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA , Minister for Commerce Three-stage action plan to implement Security of Payment reform package Industry education and support to help businesses adapt to changes New laws to commence from August 1 2022 The McGowan Government has today released an action plan for implementing landmark Security of Payment reforms to improve protections for...
Building and Energy
Media release
21 Sep 2021

Beware rogue plumbing/electrical companies that mislead consumers

Rogue elements in industry exaggerate necessity for extra work and costs Consumers urged to get multiple quotes to avoid paying too much Do research to find licensed tradies offering sound advice and a fair price WA consumers who get quotes from companies that offer both plumbing and electrical services are being urged to get multiple quotes before signing a contract in order to avoid paying too...
Building and Energy / Consumer Protection
Media release
20 May 2021

Consumer Protection contact centre temporary closure

As a result of the Premier’s announcement placing WA into a hard lockdown until 6pm on Friday, 5 February, our counter and phone services are currently unavailable. You are encouraged to email any enquiries to consumer@demirs.wa.gov.au . If your matter is urgent, please include a contact telephone number in your email and Consumer Protection will call you back within 24 hours. We will resume full...
Consumer Protection
Department News
01 Feb 2021

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