A review of the regulation of consignment sales under the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973 (WA) has been completed by Consumer Protection. Review purpose The key purpose of the review was to consider whether the regulation of consignment sales should continue in its current form. Review finding A...
Reforming WA's accident towing industry - outcome of consultation. The consultation report summarises what stakeholders told us about problems with Western Australia’s accident towing industry and options for regulating the industry.
The proactive compliance program is education based and designed to help motor vehicle dealers meet the requirements set out by the legislation plus identify and rectify areas of risk. Proactive compliance visits Consumer Protection staff randomly visit licensed motor vehicle dealers to check...
The proactive compliance program is education based and helps motor vehicle industry to meet the requirements set out by the legislation plus identify and rectify areas of risk. Proactive compliance visits Consumer Protection staff randomly visit licensed motor vehicle repair businesses to check...
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...
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.
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...
Status: CLOSED, Submissions closed at 5pm on 28 October 2019 Background In late 2018, the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) commenced a Regional Services Review to improve service delivery to our regional customers. DMIRS staff and State and Local Government stakeholders...
The Disposal of Uncollected Goods Act 1970 (DUG Act) is being reviewed to examine the processes for disposing of uncollected goods Status: CLOSED , closed 31 October 2019. Background The purpose of this review is to update the DUG Act’s provisions, which are outdated and do not take into account...
Following the 12th fatality in 12 months in the Western Australian agricultural industry, WorkSafe Commissioner Darren Kavanagh announced an Inquiry and appointed an Independent Inquirer . The Inquiry will consider a range of issues and recommendations on matters that affect the safety performance...
Formal advice on Decision Regulatory Impact Statement Motor vehicle consignment sales reform Thank you for providing the Decision Regulatory Impact Statement (DRIS) on the proposed reforms to Motor...
Proposals for Reform of the Regulation of Motor Vehicle Consignment Sales Decision Regulatory Impact Statement (DRIS) The review under the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973 (WA) (MVDA) has been...
This guide is designed to provide information and practical suggestions that may be helpful to you and others at a time when you are grieving and having to navigate legal and other processes...
The motor vehicle dealer industry in Western Australia is regulated under the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973 . The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety is responsible for the...
This discussion paper represents the first stage of the Review and is focussed on encouraging stakeholder input in regard to key issues of concern and how they might be overcome. Issues of an...
This paper represents the second stage of the review of the laws applying to motor vehicle dealers and motor vehicle repairers operating in Western Australia and will pave the way for establishing...
Employers (or persons conducting a business or undertaking) have a duty under OSH or WHS legislation to eliminate, or if that is not reasonable practicable, minimise the risks of COVID-19 at the...
The Consultation Report summarises the outcome of public consultation undertaken by Consumer Protection in August 2020. The consultation sought stakeholders’ views about the need for industry reforms...
If you sign a contract to buy a car and need to cancel the agreement, as of 1 January 2022 the maximum amount a motor vehicle dealer may charge is up to five per cent of the total purchase price...
From 1 January 2022, the maximum amount of pre-estimated liquidated damages (PELD) that a motor vehicle dealer may charge is five per cent. Dealers should not be asking for this amount as a default...
James Bartlett (Manager) fined $12,000, JPA Offroad Group Pty Ltd fined $12,000 This is Mr Bartlett’s second prosecution for the same offence It is against the Australian Consumer Law to accept deposits or full payments without supplying the goods and services within a reasonable or agreed time Consumer Protection WA has prosecuted a Perth-based business selling Jeep car parts and offering...
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 1 March 2023), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by over 23 cents per...
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today, motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 22 February 2023), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by over 23 cents...
Consumers urged to be vigilant with risk of flood-damaged vehicles on the market Potential buyers advised to quiz sellers and do online vehicle history checks The vehicles may seem fine at first, but problems could arise after the sale Used vehicle buyers are being warned to carry out thorough checks with the risk of flood-damaged vehicles from the Kimberley being sold on the WA market. While the...
$5,682 fine and costs for trading in motor vehicles without a licence 19 vehicles bought and 18 sold during an almost two year period Public urged to dob in unlicensed backyard dealers The Perth Magistrates Court has imposed a $5,000 fine on a backyard motor vehicle dealer who operated without a licence for almost two years. Indrek Veskioja of Nollamarra pleaded guilty to buying 19 vehicles and...
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 15 February 2023), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by over 25 cents...
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today, motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 8 February 2023), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 24 cents per litre (cpl...
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. Over the past few weeks, the pattern of petrol pricing by the major fuel companies show a full return to weekly price cycles. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am...
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 25 January 2023), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 25 cents per litre (cpl...
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today, motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 18 January 2023), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by over 26 cents per litre...
