Building and Energy
Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.
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  Information on private swimming pool safety barriers, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms for existing residential buildings.
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WorkSafe
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Motor industry

Topics

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

Motor vehicle trainee salesperson

To be recognised as a trainee salesperson you must be employed by a licensed motor vehicle dealer. You must also have: Submitted an application for a salesperson’s licence to the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. Paid the applicable licence fee. Submitted to the department a...

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

Publications

Request to add consignment sales (category E) to a motor vehicle dealers licence

READ

Dealers who want to start selling vehicles on consignment can request Category E be added to their licence using the form 'Request to add consignment sales (Category E)'. Information about dealer...

Consumer Protection

Form – application

02 Mar 2023

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

Better Trading - publication

READ

Better Trading was a free electronic newsletter published by Consumer Protection. It contained current issues, important events and future trends in consumer protection and fair trading matters...

Consumer Protection

Newsletter

15 Jan 2020

Application for a motor vehicle repairer's certificate

READ

What do I need to do to lodge a complete application To apply for a licence you must lodge a complete application. This means you must: Complete all of the relevant sections of the application form...

Consumer Protection

Form – application

15 Mar 2023

Sample complaint letter to a car dealer

Sample complaint letter to a car dealer. Your name Your address Your phone number Your email address (if you have one) Date N ame of dealer Street Suburb/Town State Postcode Dear Sir/Madam Re: (...

Consumer Protection

Template

22 Oct 2020

Motor Vehicle Complete List of Issues and Questions

READ

Review of the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973 and Motor Vehicle Repairers Act 2003 complete list of issues and questions

Consumer Protection

Consultations / public comment

29 May 2014

Announcements

Unleaded petrol colour changes

Dyes used to identify grades of petrol no longer required Transitional period of up to 12 months now in place Fuel performance not affected by the changes Motorists and fuel industry participants are being advised that dyes will no longer be required in all unleaded petrol grades in Australia, a change that took effect on 1 August 2021. In 2015/16 the removal of red/orange dye from ULP and E10...

Consumer Protection

Media release

02 Aug 2021

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 28 cents per litre (cpl) to 166.2 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 28 July 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: Coles Express hiking by up to 42 cpl up to 178.9 cpl; BP up to 177.9 cpl; 7-Eleven...

Consumer Protection

Media release

27 Jul 2021

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 27 cents per litre (cpl) to 166.5 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 21 July 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: BP hiking by up to 42 cpl up to 179.9 cpl; Coles Express up to 177.9 cpl; Caltex...

Consumer Protection

Media release

20 Jul 2021

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 28 cents per litre (cpl) to 167.2 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 14 July 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: BP hiking by up to 42 cpl up to 178.9 cpl; Caltex Woolworths and Caltex/Ampol up to...

Consumer Protection

Media release

13 Jul 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 164.3 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 30 June 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: Caltex Woolworths, Coles Express and BP hiking by between 42-44 cpl up to 175.9 cpl...

Consumer Protection

Media release

29 Jun 2021

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 160.8 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 23 June 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: Coles Express hiking by up to 44 cpl up to 175.9 cpl; 7-Eleven and Caltex Woolworths...

Consumer Protection

Media release

22 Jun 2021

Licence ban for vehicle dealer after stealing conviction (Sasha Grujin / AAG Wholesale)

Banned from holding or obtaining a licence in the motor vehicle industry Ordered not to be involved with a motor vehicle business Imprisoned for stealing $181,250 from three other dealers A Cloverdale motor vehicle dealer who was imprisoned after being convicted of stealing has been disqualified from holding or obtaining a licence by the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT). Sasha James Grujin ,...

Consumer Protection

Media release

21 Jun 2021

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 158.6 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 16 June 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: 7-Eleven, BP, Caltex/Ampol, Caltex Woolworths and Coles Express hiking by between 42...

Consumer Protection

Media release

15 Jun 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 159 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 9 June 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: Caltex/Ampol and Coles Express hiking by between 43-46 cpl up to 171.9 cpl; Caltex...

Consumer Protection

Media release

08 Jun 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 160.2 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 2 June 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: Coles Express and Caltex/Ampol hiking by between 44-46 cpl up to 171.9 cpl; Caltex...

Consumer Protection

Media release

01 Jun 2021

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