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Mandatory CPD - real estate

Mandatory activities Each year, participants must obtain ten CPD points. Consumer Protection will review the needs of the industry annually. Mandatory activities are paid for by Consumer Protection*. Participants are required to attend mandatory activities each year that are relevant to their...
Real estate agents and sales representatives
27 Feb 2014

Debt collector laws and compensation

Laws that apply to debt collectors Fair Trading Act 2010 This Act is based on the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Commonwealth) and mirrors its misconduct prohibitions. Unauthorised Documents Act 1961 This Act bans the design of collection letters of demand so that they resemble court documents...
Debt collector restrictions and conduct
26 Feb 2014

Applying for a debt collector's licence

The Debt Collectors Licensing Act 1964 sets out the licensing requirements for debt collectors operating in Western Australia and their duty to handle trust funds responsibly. Who needs a licence? Anyone who carries on the business of, exercises the functions of or in any way holds themselves out...
Becoming a debt collector
26 Feb 2014

Consumer guarantee – services will be fit for purpose

Services must achieve the consumer’s stated purpose You guarantee your services will be reasonably fit for any purpose specified by the consumer and that any products resulting from the services are also fit for that purpose. Example: A consumer asks for a key to be cut to fit his door and shows...
Guarantees and warranties
25 Feb 2014

Compulsory professional development (CPD) - settlement agents

The compulsory professional development (CPD) program is designed to increase the knowledge, skills and professionalism of those working in the settlement industry. The aim of the program is to increase Consumer Protection and promote consumer confidence in the settlement industry. The CPD program...
Settlement agents and conveyancers
25 Feb 2014

Infringements - settlement agents

The Settlement Agents Act 1981 (the Act) imposes serious obligations on the settlement industry and the way it operates. Failing to meet those obligations can result in the Department issuing an infringement notice, prosecuting offending licence holders before a court or initiating disciplinary...
Settlement agents and conveyancers
25 Feb 2014

Authorised witnesses

Some licence applications, or documents required in support of an application, are required to be signed or certified by an authorised witness. This should be done in accordance with the Department of Justice’s Information Fact Sheet 3 (PDF) available from their Witnessing Documents web page...
Occupations requiring licensing
19 Feb 2014

Change of contact details

As a licensee, registration or permit holder you must notify Building and Energy of a change in the residential, business, postal or email address, or a change to your mobile or landline telephone number. Please note: Late notification of changes may result in a penalty. Builders, building...
Change of contact details
19 Feb 2014

Motor vehicle repairers - Infringements

The Motor Vehicle Repairers Act 2003 (the Act) imposes serious obligations on licensed repair business operators and the way they operate their business. Failing to meet those obligations can result in the Department issuing an infringement notice, prosecuting offending licence holders before a...
Motor vehicle repairers
19 Feb 2014

Motor vehicle repairer exemptions

Not every business in the motor repair and servicing industry requires a repair business licence. Vehicle and parts manufacturers are exempt if they do not actually repair vehicles. If you manufacture parts but do not fit them to a vehicle you will not require a licence. The question you must ask...
Motor vehicle repairers
19 Feb 2014

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Buying or selling motor vehicles? You may need a licence!

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Follow these simple steps: Choose the category of licence that is right for you and apply. Pay the correct licensing fees when they're due. Start being a motor vehicle dealer. Learn Attend a relevant...
Consumer Protection
Flyers
11 Dec 2019

Motor vehicle repairers - licence or certificate: what's the difference?

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Motor vehicle repair business licence or motor vehicle repairer's certificate: what's the difference? Are you: the owner of a motor vehicle repair business? a self-employed motor vehicle repairer?...
Consumer Protection
Flyers
02 Dec 2019

Update to family domestic violence regulations - Real estate industry bulletin 211

29 November 2019 In this issue: Update to family domestic violence regulations. Update to family domestic violence regulations From 12 October 2019 the regulations to the Residential Tenancies Act...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
29 Nov 2019

Scam Alert: Protect your business and clients - Real estate industry bulletin 210

20 November 2019 Recently a scammer posed as a settlement agent and managed to convince two clients of a settlement agent to transfer $48,000 and $22,000 respectively to the scammer’s bank account on...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
29 Jun 2020

Scam Alert: Protect your business and clients - Settlement industry bulletin 94

20 November 2019 Recently a scammer posed as a settlement agent and managed to convince two clients of a settlement agent to transfer $48,000 and $22,000 respectively to the scammer’s bank account on...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
29 Jun 2020

CCA Annual report 2018–2019

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Building and Energy
Reports
06 Nov 2019

CPD reminder - Real estate industry bulletin 209

30 October 2019 Time is running out - have you completed your 2019 CPD points? With just two months remaining for the 2019 calendar year, Consumer Protection reminds you to check your Compulsory...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
01 Nov 2019

Uninhabitable tenancies - Real estate industry bulletin 208

31 October 2019 Uninhabitable tenancy complaints on the rise Consumer Protection has recently received a high number of complaints regarding unacceptable living conditions in rental properties, many...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
31 Oct 2019

Restricted Asbestos Licence Holders

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This directory contains licence holders licensed to perform all restricted asbestos work in accordance with Part 5 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996. Please refer to the Licence...
WorkSafe
Information
29 Oct 2019

Restricted Asbestos Licence Holders

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This directory contains licence holders licensed to perform all restricted asbestos work in accordance with Part 5 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996. Please refer to the Licence...
WorkSafe
Information
03 Sep 2020

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