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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, 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
  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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How we can help you

Consumer Protection, a division of the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, promotes fair trading and consumer protection in Western Australia. From the simple act of purchasing the weekly groceries at the supermarket to the complexities of signing a contract to buy a house...

About us

14 Jan 2021

Modernisation of Work Health and Safety Laws - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Questions asked during Safe Work Month Webinar on 30 October 2020 have been compiled along with the department's responses. Commencement When did the Work Health and Safety Act receive assent? The Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act) was assented to by the Governor on 10 November 2020. However...

Legislation, codes and guidance materials

18 Dec 2020

Fit and Proper Guidelines for Electrical Workers

The Electrical Licensing Board (the Board) has adopted a new 'Fit and Proper' Guideline for Electrical Workers, that will come into effect as of Monday 4 May 2020 . The guideline requires all new applicants for an electrician's, electrical training or restricted electrical licence to provide a...

Services

07 Apr 2020

Vaping - Frequently asked questions

This page contains frequently asked questions about vaping. Is vaping hazardous? Yes, vaping can be hazardous. The nature of the hazard will depend upon factors such as the liquid used in the e-cigarette and the health status of the individual. In 2019, there were 2290 cases of lung injury...

Smoking

14 Feb 2020

Motor Vehicle Dealers' Licensing Kit

WATCH

A motor vehicle dealer is someone who: carries on the business of buying or selling vehicles; or a financier; or a car hire operator. sells or exchanges four or more vehicles in any 12 month period to or with persons who are not dealers.

Motor vehicle dealing, by Consumer Protection

There are...

Vehicle sellers

11 Dec 2019

Motor Vehicle Repairers' Licensing Kit

WATCH

In Western Australia the Motor Vehicle Repairers Act 2003 says: If you operate a motor vehicle repair business you must hold a Motor Vehicle Repair Business Licence (MRB). Individuals wishing to carry out classes of repair work on or to motor vehicles are required to hold a Motor Vehicle Repairer's...

Motor vehicle repairers

02 Dec 2019

Consumer Protection Policies

Consumer Protection has a number of policies which articulate the principles that underpin our work. These policies guide our approach to promoting fair trading and consumer protection, whether we are providing information and advice, helping consumers resolve disputes or investigating complaints...

About us

17 Oct 2019

Residential Tenancies Act review

WATCH

Your house My Home logo, by Consumer Protection

In 2019, Consumer Protection began reviewing the Residential Tenancies Act to consider potential improvements required to keep pace with Western Australia’s changing tenancy market. Following extensive consultation, the first phase of rent reforms was passed by...

Consultations

13 Sep 2019

Motor vehicle dealer licence forms

Forms The following forms are for dealers, yard managers and salespeople, including application forms for: licences, including renewals and duplicates exemptions special occasion permits change premises, change to partner or director, employment Licences Application for a motor vehicle dealer...

Vehicle sellers

23 Aug 2017

Commissioner for Consumer Protection

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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

Publications

Real estate and business sales representative registered activities

The below information provides a description of activities which a Western Australia (WA) registered real estate or business sales representative is permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee...

Consumer Protection

Information

17 Aug 2022

Real estate and business agent licensed activities

The below information provides a description of activities which a Western Australia (WA) licensed real estate or business agent is permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee visiting another...

Consumer Protection

Information

17 Aug 2022

Motor vehicle repairer registered activities (before 25 September 2021)

WATCH

The below information provides a description of activities which a Western Australia (WA) motor vehicle repairer registered before 25 September 2021 is permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee...

Consumer Protection

Information

29 Sep 2022

Motor vehicle repairer registered activities (since 25 September 2021)

WATCH

The below information provides a description of activities which a Western Australia (WA) motor vehicle repairer registered after 25 September 2021 and before 23 September 2022 is permitted to...

Consumer Protection

Information

29 Sep 2022

Motor vehicle yard manager licensed activities

The below information provides a description of activities which a Western Australia (WA) a licensed motor vehicle yard manager is permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee visiting another...

Consumer Protection

Information

17 Aug 2022

Motor vehicle repair business licensed activities

The below information provides a description of activities which a Western Australia (WA) licensed motor vehicle repair business is permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee visiting another...

Consumer Protection

Information

17 Aug 2022

Motor vehicle dealer licensed activities

The below information provides a description of activities which a Western Australia (WA) licensed motor vehicle dealer is permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee visiting another state under...

Consumer Protection

Information

17 Aug 2022

Land valuer licensed activities

The below information provides a description of activities which a Western Australia (WA) licensed land valuers is permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee visiting another state under AMR, you...

Consumer Protection

Information

17 Aug 2022

Employment agent licensed activities

The below information provides a description of activities which a Western Australia (WA) licensed employment agent is permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee visiting another state under AMR...

Consumer Protection

Information

17 Aug 2022

Business settlement agent licensed activities

The below information provides a description of activities which a Western Australia (WA) licensed settlement agent is permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee visiting another state under AMR...

Consumer Protection

Information

31 Aug 2022

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Modernisation of Work Health and Safety Laws - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Fit and Proper Guidelines for Electrical Workers

Vaping - Frequently asked questions

Motor Vehicle Dealers' Licensing Kit

Motor Vehicle Repairers' Licensing Kit

Consumer Protection Policies

Residential Tenancies Act review

Motor vehicle dealer licence forms

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Real estate and business sales representative registered activities

Real estate and business agent licensed activities

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Motor vehicle repairer registered activities (since 25 September 2021)

Motor vehicle yard manager licensed activities

Motor vehicle repair business licensed activities

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Business settlement agent licensed activities

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