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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.
- Health and safety 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
  Our legislation, contacting us and freedom of information.
- About the website
  Information about our website and how to use it.
- Policies and plans
  Policies and strategic plans from the department.

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Licensing and registration - real estate

Real estate and business agents licensing, registration and code of conduct In Western Australia, individuals , partnerships or companies wishing to operate as real estate or business agents are required, under the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (the Act), to be licensed and hold a...

Real estate agents and sales representatives

07 Feb 2014

Building Services Board

WATCH

The board advises the Minister and the Building Commissioner about matters relating to the Building Services (Registration) Act.

Boards

06 Jan 2014

Publications

Updated trust account handbook: Real estate industry bulletin 188

19 December 2018 Updated trust account handbook Consumer Protection recently updated the " Real estate and business agents trust account handbook " to assist you with your trust accounting...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

19 Dec 2018

CCA Adjudications 2016–17 3rd quarter report

READ

The Construction Contracts Act 2004 Adjudication activity report for the third quarter of 2016–2017.

Building and Energy

Reports

06 Dec 2018

Time is running out - have you completed your 2018 CPD points?: Real estate industry bulletin issue 185

1 November 2018 Time is running out - have you completed your 2018 CPD points? With less than two months remaining for the 2018 calendar year, Consumer Protection reminds you to check your Compulsory...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

01 Nov 2018

Cyber security tips for BondsOnline: Real estate industry bulletin issue 184

30 October 2018 Cyber security threats are a persistent issue for businesses of all kinds. Real estate agencies have proven to be an attractive target for hackers, as they often handle large amounts...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

01 Nov 2018

Audit reporting recap and reminders for next year: Real estate industry bulletin issue 183

1 October 2018 Audit reporting: recap and reminders for next year All licensed real estate agents are required to lodge a trust account audit or statutory declaration as appropriate with the...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

01 Oct 2018

Valid appointment to act (CPD)

Real estate and business agents wishing to complete activities towards the Valid Appointment to Act professional development subject (Schedule 1A of the Regulations) can select from the approved...

Consumer Protection

Information

27 Jul 2022

Understanding real estate documents (CPD)

Real estate and business agents wishing to complete activities towards the Understanding Real Estate Documents professional development subject (Schedule 1A of the Regulations) can select from the...

Consumer Protection

Information

04 Aug 2022

Trust accounting (CPD)

Real estate and business agents wishing to complete activities towards the Trust Accounting professional development subject (Schedule 1A of the Regulations) can select from the approved activities...

Consumer Protection

Information

27 Jul 2022

Strata management (CPD)

Real estate and business agents wishing to complete activities towards the Strata Management professional development subject (Schedule 1A of the Regulations) can select from the approved activities...

Consumer Protection

Information

04 Aug 2022

Sale process (CPD)

Real estate and business agents wishing to complete activities towards the Sale Process professional development subject (Schedule 1A of the Regulations) can select from the approved activities...

Consumer Protection

Information

04 Aug 2022

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Updated trust account handbook: Real estate industry bulletin 188

CCA Adjudications 2016–17 3rd quarter report

Time is running out - have you completed your 2018 CPD points?: Real estate industry bulletin issue 185

Cyber security tips for BondsOnline: Real estate industry bulletin issue 184

Audit reporting recap and reminders for next year: Real estate industry bulletin issue 183

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Understanding real estate documents (CPD)

Trust accounting (CPD)

Strata management (CPD)

Sale process (CPD)

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