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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.
- 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, recent inquiries, reviews, and committees.
- 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.
- 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?
- Tool box
  Events, statistics and educational 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 occupational safety and health law
  Safety and health legislation prior to 2022.
- Historical mines and petroleum guidance
  Safety and health guidance under the 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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Media contacts

The media team is the first point of contact for journalists and other members of the media wanting information about Consumer Protection and its activities. The media team: prepares media releases and speeches arranges media interviews organises launches promoting our products and objectives...

Contact Consumer Protection

04 Mar 2014

National licensing (NOLs) in Western Australia review 2013

National licensing (NOLs) in Western Australia On 13 December 2013 the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) decided not to proceed with national occupational licensing. Status: Closed 30 September 2013 Information session A public information session on the current status of the national...

Consultations

04 Mar 2014

Consumer Protection legislation

The Parliamentary Counsel's Office publishes all Western Australian legislation. You can seach and download Acts and Regulations in PDF or Word format. You can download a document with a list of Acts by administering portfolios .

About us

04 Mar 2014

Licensed occupations

Businesses and people working in certain industries must be licensed or registered with Consumer Protection. Abbreviations shown in brackets below represent the code for the type of licence. Motor vehicle industry Dealers (MD) Repairers (MR) Repair businesses (MRB) Salespeople (MS) Yard managers (...

Tradespeople

04 Mar 2014

Motor vehicle repairer's certificate

You must have a motor vehicle repair certificate if you carry on the business of motor vehicle repair work as prescribed under the Motor Vehicle Repairers Regulations in Western Australia. A motor vehicle repairer's certificate is a "licence" for individuals who: own a repair business and do repair...

Motor vehicle repairers

28 Feb 2014

How to qualify for a Motor Vehicle Repairer's Certificate

To be a certified motor vehicle repairer, applicants must demonstrate they are sufficiently qualified in each class of repair work for which they are applying. The methods for qualifying for certification are outlined below. Formal qualification and training The qualifications a person must have...

Motor vehicle repairers

27 Feb 2014

Car market operator

A car market is a market provided by a registered car market operator who does not own the secondhand vehicles which are displayed for sale. It is not an auction premises. Vehicles displayed for sale at a car market cannot be owned by other licensed dealers. Quite often, a car market will be used...

Vehicle sellers

27 Feb 2014

Motor vehicle salesperson

A salesperson is someone who is employed or engaged by or on behalf of a dealer to buy or sell motor vehicles. A salesperson's licence is needed if you: Buy or sell vehicles. Complete sales contract documentation. Take a customer for a demonstration drive. You will not require a salesperson's...

Vehicle sellers

27 Feb 2014

Motor vehicle yard manager

A yard manager is someone employed or engaged by a dealer to manage or supervise the dealer's business of buying and/or selling vehicles. What you need to do to get a licence To obtain a motor vehicle yard manager licence you must: Complete the application form ; Pay the appropriate fee ; Prove...

Vehicle sellers

27 Feb 2014

CPD distance learning - real estate

Participants operating outside of the State will be given adequate opportunities to obtain their CPD points. Remote (regional WA) participants Remote participants can now complete all of their CPD requirements online by contacting a training provider. Mandatory CPD - real estate Elective CPD - real...

Real estate agents and sales representatives

27 Feb 2014

Publications

What to do if a worker has COVID-19

READ

Safe Work Australia has created an easy to follow infographic to advise workplaces on the steps they should take if a worker comes down with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19.

WorkSafe

Information

23 Sep 2021

COVID-19 coronavirus and property access - Real estate industry bulletin 220

This bulletin has been SUPERSEDED. Content is currently being updated due to changes to the requirements for viewings and open homes announced by the Premier on Sunday 26 April 2020. 6 April 2020...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

28 Apr 2020

Urgent Reminder - 2019 audit report deadline fast approaching! - Real estate industry bulletin 219

26 March 2020 All agents who hold a current triennial certificate and have held or received monies in trust during the 2019 calendar year are reminded that they must lodge an audit report with the...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

15 Apr 2020

Fire cladding audit - Land Valuers bulletin issue 28

19 March 2020 Fire events in Australia and around the world involving the use of certain types of external wall cladding highlight the need for land valuers to be aware of their obligations in...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

20 Mar 2020

Fire cladding audit - Real estate industry bulletin 218

18 March 2020 Fire events in Australia and around the world involving the use of certain types of external wall cladding highlight the need for real estate agents, business agents, sales...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

15 Apr 2020

Subscribe to motor vehicle industry bulletins

News you can use, delivered straight to your inbox! Each month Consumer Protection sends topical bulletins filled with helpful information to the motor vehicle industry, including tailored...

Consumer Protection

Form – registration

11 Jul 2022

Land Valuers Licensing Act: Land valuers bulletin issue 27 (December 2019)

20 December 2019 Changes to the Land Valuers Licensing Act 1978 Changes to the Land Valuers Licensing Act 1978 (the Act) which come into effect from 1 January 2020 include: Increasing penalties from...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

05 Mar 2020

Motor vehicle industry bulletins

Motor vehicle industry bulletins provide topical information and reminders for those in the motor vehicle industry, including repairers and dealers. Have you subscribed? Make sure you are up to date...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

13 Mar 2023

Take urgent action on all shocks and tingles - Real estate industry bulletin 217

28 February 2020 Consumer Protection is warning tenants to be aware of any electric shocks or tingles at their residential premises and ensure they are reported to their electrical network operator...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

15 Apr 2020

Residential tenancy law reforms - Real estate industry bulletin 216

18 February 2020 Let us know your thoughts on renting in WA On Friday 20 December 2019, Consumer Protection released a consultation paper to commence the review of the Residential Tenancies Act 1987...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

16 Apr 2020

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What to do if a worker has COVID-19

COVID-19 coronavirus and property access - Real estate industry bulletin 220

Urgent Reminder - 2019 audit report deadline fast approaching! - Real estate industry bulletin 219

Fire cladding audit - Land Valuers bulletin issue 28

Fire cladding audit - Real estate industry bulletin 218

Subscribe to motor vehicle industry bulletins

Land Valuers Licensing Act: Land valuers bulletin issue 27 (December 2019)

Motor vehicle industry bulletins

Take urgent action on all shocks and tingles - Real estate industry bulletin 217

Residential tenancy law reforms - Real estate industry bulletin 216

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