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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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

Mandatory CPD - real estate

Three CPD points from mandatory activities must be obtained each calendar year. The subject areas for these activities will address the latest industry compliance issues, legislative changes and work practices. A list of mandatory activities needed to complete for the current and previous three...

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

Publications

Registration and licence qualification changes - Real estate industry bulletin 233

4 November 2020 Registration and licence qualification changes Effective 31 October 2020, new qualification requirements apply for anyone seeking a sales representative registration or real estate...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

19 Nov 2020

Licensing fees discounted under COVID-19 economic relief package - Motor vehicle industry bulletin 5

30 October 2020 Licensing fees discounted under COVID-19 economic relief package From 28 October 2020, a discount applies to all motor vehicle licensing applications processed from 1 April 2020 to 31...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

03 Nov 2020

Licensing fees discounted under COVID-19 economic relief package - Land Valuers bulletin issue 29

30 October 2020 Licensing fees discounted under COVID-19 economic relief package From 28 October 2020, a discount applies to all land valuer licensing applications processed from 1 April 2020 to 31...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

03 Nov 2020

Licensing fees discounted under COVID-19 economic relief package - Settlement industry bulletin 98

30 October 2020 Licensing fees discounted under COVID-19 economic relief package From 28 October 2020, a discount applies to all settlement agent licensing applications processed from 1 April 2020 to...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

03 Nov 2020

Licensing fees discounted under COVID-19 economic relief package - Real estate industry bulletin 232

30 October 2020 Licensing fees discounted under COVID-19 economic relief package From 28 October 2020, a discount applies to all real estate licence and registration applications processed from 1...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

03 Nov 2020

Pathways to real estate and business agent licensing and registration 2022

READ WATCH

Effective 31 October 2020, new qualification requirements apply for anyone seeking sales representative registration or a real estate and business agent licence . The requirements are taken from a...

Consumer Protection

Fact sheet

25 Feb 2022

Spontaneous ceiling collapse - Real estate industry bulletin 231

16 September 2020 Spontaneous ceiling collapse Imagine the tenant of a rental property you manage is eating dinner or watching television and suddenly the ceiling caves in. This may sound far-fetched...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

16 Sep 2020

Tyre dumping alert - Real estate industry bulletin 230

11 September 2020 Tyre dumping scam warning Perth landlords have been left with disposal bills of up to $100,000 from illegally dumped tyres, prompting a reminder about carrying out regular property...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

11 Sep 2020

Protect your business and clients from scammers - Settlement industry bulletin 97

9 September 2020 Protect your business and clients from scammers Payment diversion fraud scams cost businesses nationwide a staggering $132 million last year, according to the Australian Competition...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

09 Sep 2020

Protect your business and clients from scammers - Real estate industry bulletin 229

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

09 Sep 2020

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Registration and licence qualification changes - Real estate industry bulletin 233

Licensing fees discounted under COVID-19 economic relief package - Motor vehicle industry bulletin 5

Licensing fees discounted under COVID-19 economic relief package - Land Valuers bulletin issue 29

Licensing fees discounted under COVID-19 economic relief package - Settlement industry bulletin 98

Licensing fees discounted under COVID-19 economic relief package - Real estate industry bulletin 232

Pathways to real estate and business agent licensing and registration 2022

Spontaneous ceiling collapse - Real estate industry bulletin 231

Tyre dumping alert - Real estate industry bulletin 230

Protect your business and clients from scammers - Settlement industry bulletin 97

Protect your business and clients from scammers - Real estate industry bulletin 229

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