Building and Energy
Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.
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  If your construction contract was entered into BEFORE 1 August 2022.
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  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.
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  How to report an accident or incident to Building and Energy.
Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
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  Legislative reforms, policy development, and strategic priorities for consumer protection and fair trading in WA.
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  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
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WorkSafe
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Motor industry

Topics

ACL guarantees for a motor vehicle

The Fair Trading Act (Australian Consumer Law) creates ‘consumer guarantees’. A consumer guarantee does not need to be written down in the contract. It is 'guaranteed' by law. Consumer guarantees are ordinary contract terms that are automatically added into any contract between a seller and a buyer...

Buying a vehicle

28 Feb 2014

Cars not covered

The following second-hand vehicles are not covered by the statutory warranty under the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973 when bought from a dealer: Commercial vehicles (i.e. those constructed primarily to carry goods or materials) Utes (well body and tray back) with one row of seats Trucks Caravans...

Buying a vehicle

28 Feb 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

Percentage discounting campaigns

Advertising campaigns that state "Up to 50% off" are likely to cause consumers to believe a number of items are discounted by 50 per cent and that all other items within the store will also be discounted to some degree. You should not advertise this type of saving if only a few items are offered at...

Advertising and promotion

27 Feb 2014

Motor industry training courses

The following can help you find a course to become a licensed repairer, dealer, yard manager or salesperson in the motor vehicle industry Motor Vehicle Certified Repairers To be a certified motor vehicle repairer, applicants must demonstrate they are sufficiently qualified in each class of repair...

Training courses

27 Feb 2014

Motor and caravan shows

Interstate salespeople coming to WA to carry out sales activities for trade events and expos for a short term must be licensed to carry out that work on behalf of a licensed dealer. To satisfy the knowledge requirements for the grant of a licence you will be required to undertake the motor vehicle...

Motor and caravan shows

27 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

Motor vehicle dealer exemptions

Certain occupations may apply for exemption from compliance with the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973 . These exemptions, if granted, apply for a three year period. Auctioneers' exemption Auctioneers may be exempted by the Commissioner from compliance with the Motor Vehicles Dealers Act 1973 provided...

Vehicle sellers

27 Feb 2014

Car market operator premises

The Motor Vehicle Dealers Act requires each applicant for a car market operator's registration to have suitable premises to operate from. If the proposed yard is currently registered in the name of another operator, the existing Certificate of Authorised Premises must be surrendered before a new...

Vehicle sellers

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

Publications

Form 5 - Notice of excluded defects from warranty (motor vehicles)

READ

This form is to be displayed next to Form 4 in the windscreen of a vehicle, or attached to a motor cycle, and may used by the dealer to notify a buyer of an existing defect, in the event that the...

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

22 Aug 2017

Form 4 - Motorcycle particulars and warranty

READ

This form advises motorcycle buyers a motorcycle is covered by statutory warranties and describes certain particulars about the motorcycle. A dealer must display a "Vehicle Particulars" form on any...

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

04 Oct 2021

Form 4 - Used car vehicle particulars and warranty

READ

This form advises car buyers a vehicle is covered by statutory warranties and describes certain particulars about the vehicle. A dealer must display a "Vehicle Particulars" form on any second-hand...

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

04 Oct 2021

Form 1 - Dealers register of transactions (motor vehicles)

READ

A dealer's register must be maintained at each authorised premises of the dealership. The register records details of every transaction that the dealer conducts, identifying the vehicle, the seller...

Consumer Protection

Form – registration

22 Aug 2017

Request to remove consignment sales condition (motor vehicles)

READ

In order to lawfully sell vehicles on consignment, a dealer must apply to the Commissioner for the removal of the condition prohibiting consignment selling. This form needs to be completed to assist...

Consumer Protection

Form – application

09 Aug 2022

Application to appoint an auditor for motor vehicle dealers selling on consignment

READ

Dealers are required to appoint a Registered Company Auditor, approved by the Commissioner, at the time of opening a Consignment Trust Account and notify the Commissioner of the Auditors details. If...

Consumer Protection

Form – application

09 Aug 2022

Safety alert 09/2016 Fatalities caused by falling trailer ramps

READ

In recent years, two people have died as a result of crush injuries from falling trailer ramps. The trailer ramps were operated by a sealed hydraulic system. In both incidents, the ramps had earlier...

WorkSafe

Alert

25 Nov 2016

Podcast - Discussion Paper - Work Health and Safety Regulations for WA

READ LISTEN

On Wednesday 1 June 2016, the WorkSafe Western Australia Commissioner released the Discussion Paper - Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia (the discussion paper) for public...

WorkSafe

Information

19 Jul 2016

Work Health and Safety Regulations Discussion Paper

READ

The Department of Commerce – WorkSafe Division has released a Discussion Paper on recommendations to amend the model Work Health and Safety Regulations (the WHS regulations) for the Western...

WorkSafe

Information

01 Jun 2016

Checklist for car retailing industry

READ

WorkSafe has produced this checklist to increase awareness of safety issues faced by the car retailing industry and highlight the effect and importance of appropriate systems of work and safety...

WorkSafe

Checklist

04 Sep 2014

Announcements

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 31 cents per litre (cpl) to 143.5 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 27 January 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: Coles Express hiking by 45 cpl up to 155.9 cpl; BP, Caltex/Ampol and Caltex...

Consumer Protection

Media release

26 Jan 2021

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 32 cents per litre (cpl) to 142.8 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 20 January 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: Coles Express hiking by 46 cpl up to 155.9 cpl; Caltex Woolworths up to 153.9 cpl...

Consumer Protection

Media release

19 Jan 2021

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 32 cents per litre (cpl) to 139.9 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 13 January 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: Coles Express hiking by 44 cpl up to 151.9 cpl; 7-Eleven, Caltex/Ampol, Caltex...

Consumer Protection

Media release

12 Jan 2021

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 31 cents per litre (cpl) to 138.4 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 6 January 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: BP and Caltex Woolworths hiking by 44 cpl up to 149.9 cpl; Puma up to 149.7 cpl; 7...

Consumer Protection

Media release

05 Jan 2021

Costco blitzes the field to offer Perth’s cheapest petrol in 2020

Costco’s fuel outlet at Perth Airport offered motorists the cheapest petrol in 2020 with FuelWatch, which is celebrating its 20 th anniversary, releasing its annual list of sites that consistently have bargain prices. On average, the Costco price for ULP was 95.1 cents per litre (cpl) over the year but is only available to members, so FuelWatch has also awarded the number one spot to Liberty at...

Consumer Protection

Media release

04 Jan 2021

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by around 31 cents per litre (cpl) to 138.1 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 30 December 2020, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: 7-Eleven, Caltex/Ampol, BP, Caltex Woolworths and Coles Express hiking by...

Consumer Protection

Media release

29 Dec 2020

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 30 cents per litre (cpl) to 137 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 23 December 2020, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: 7-Eleven hiking by 43 cpl up to 148.9 cpl; Caltex/Ampol, BP, Caltex Woolworths and...

Consumer Protection

Media release

22 Dec 2020

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 30 cents per litre (cpl) to 135.4 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 9 December 2020, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: Coles Express hiking by 43 cpl up to 147.9 cpl; Caltex Woolworths, 7-Eleven,...

Consumer Protection

Media release

08 Dec 2020

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 31 cents per litre (cpl) to 134.6 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 2 December 2020, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: Caltex/Ampol, Caltex Woolworths and Coles Express hiking by between 42-44 cpl up...

Consumer Protection

Media release

01 Dec 2020

Commissioner's blog: Vehicle consignment selling – options to protect consumers

Have you ever engaged a dealer to sell a car or caravan on your behalf? This is known as ‘consignment selling’ and the laws that regulate this method of sale are currently under review, with a ban being considered as one of the options. For those who don’t want to negotiate the sale of their vehicle privately, selling on consignment is a viable option but it comes with risk. Given the dealer can...

Consumer Protection

Media release

26 Nov 2020

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