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Translated information - German

The department has translated the following information into German. Information sheet - Discrimination, coercion and misleading conduct in relation to WHS matters Information sheet - Volunteer organisations Information sheet - The health and safety duty of an officer Information sheet - PCBU...
Translated publications
14 Jul 2022

Translated information - Filipino

The department has translated the following information into Filipino. Information sheet - Discrimination, coercion and misleading conduct in relation to WHS matter s Information sheet - Volunteer organisations Information sheet - The health and safety duty of an officer Information sheet - PCBU...
Translated publications
14 Jul 2022

Translated information - Traditional Chinese

The department has translated the following information into Traditional Chinese. Information sheet - Discrimination, coercion and misleading conduct in relation to WHS matters Information sheet - Volunteer organisations Information sheet - The health and safety duty of an officer Information sheet...
Translated publications
14 Jul 2022

Translated information - Simplified Chinese

The department has translated the following information into Simplified Chinese. Information sheet - Discrimination, coercion and misleading conduct in relation to WHS matters Information sheet - Volunteer organisations Information sheet - The health and safety duty of an officer Information sheet...
Translated publications
14 Jul 2022

Translated information - Arabic

The department has translated the following information into Arabic. Information sheet - Discrimination, coercion and misleading conduct in relation to WHS matters Information sheet - Volunteer organisations Information sheet - The health and safety duty of an officer Information sheet - PCBU...
Translated publications
14 Jul 2022

Complaints about bullying, sexual assault or harassment

WorkSafe takes a systems based approach to the prevention of inappropriate workplace behaviours, such as bullying, harassment (including sexual harassment ) and workplace violence/aggression (including sexual assault ). If a breach is identified, WorkSafe may issue the employer an improvement...
Ask a question or make a complaint
22 Mar 2022

Modernisation of Work Health and Safety Laws - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Questions asked during Safe Work Month Webinar on 30 October 2020 have been compiled along with the department's responses. Commencement When did the Work Health and Safety Act receive assent? The Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act) was assented to by the Governor on 10 November 2020. However...
Legislation, codes and guidance materials
18 Dec 2020

Consumer Protection Awards FAQ

Nominating for a Consumer Protection Award The frequently asked questions below provide some helpful information about the Consumer Protection Awards such as the essential entry requirements, how to apply for an award and the judging process. When do nominations open and close? Nominations open and...
Consumer Protection Awards
15 Jul 2020

Commissioner for Consumer Protection

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Patricia Blake January 2023 - Current Patricia Blake (known as Trish) became Commissioner for Consumer Protection and Executive Director for Consumer Protection in January 2023. Prior to becoming Commissioner Trish has been the Director of Retail and Services within Consumer Protection and worked...
About us
29 Mar 2017

Product Safety for multilingual consumers

Safety agencies regularly produce material to help prevent serious injury or death in and around the home. Portable swimming pools Recent focus of product safety was on the portable pools. Portable pools can pose a safety risk, especially for children under the age of five. Even in a small portable...
Multilingual consumers
12 Feb 2015

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Licence Reform program

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The Digital DMIRS Strategy seeks to improve the department’s operations and service delivery through the effective use of technology. Some goals of the strategy are to modernise digital systems and...
Corporate
Information
23 Dec 2020

Mentally healthy workplaces: Podcasts and videos

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The WorkSafe mental health and wellbeing inspectors have developed a series of resources on workplace mental health and wellbeing. The concepts presented may assist workplaces to discuss, consult,...
WorkSafe
Information
06 Jun 2023

What to do if a worker has COVID-19

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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

(Archived) Review Process Summary – Develop Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia

THIS DOCUMENT IS NO LONGER CURRENT AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES ONLY. The public comment period on the Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia closed on 26...
WorkSafe
Information
12 Nov 2021

Safe Tenancy WA poster and factsheet

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Renters affected by family and domestic violence (FDV) can: Go Exit a tenancy agreement without going to court, with as little as 7 days’ notice. S tay Remove a perpetrator’s name from a lease by...
Consumer Protection
Poster
13 Dec 2022

Keeping safe in your rental property

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Keeping safe in your rental property The family and domestic violence tenancy laws came into effect on 15 April 2019. This publication contains information translated from the Safe Tenancy WA page...
Consumer Protection
Information
29 May 2019

Wageline information flyer - employment obligations for nail salons in the state industrial relations system

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Minimum pay rates for staff - legal employment obligations of nail salon business owners Owners of nail salon businesses which operate in the state industrial relations system must provide the legal...
Labour Relations
Flyers
12 Nov 2018

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

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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

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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

Tenancy Law Videos - Mandarin Translation

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Mandarin Translation - Information regarding new tenancy laws in Western Australia effective from July 1st, 2013
Consumer Protection
Information
16 Jul 2014

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Announcements

DMIRS 2019 Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey

The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) is conducting a stakeholder satisfaction survey to invite feedback on our services and our role as a regulator. The results will help DMIRS focus on business areas and services that need performance improvements. If you subscribe to a DMIRS email newsletter or subscriber news service, you may be contacted by email and invited to take...
Consumer Protection
Department News
29 Apr 2019

DMIRS Annual Report released online

The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety’s inaugural Annual Report, tabled in Parliament on 19 September 2018, is now available on the website . The 2017-18 report highlights the department’s key achievements and financial performance for the last financial year and showcases what we do for the community of Western Australia. The report also includes independently audited reports...
Corporate
Department News
25 Oct 2018

$50,000 grant key to Tenancy WA program

Funding to provide family violence rental law education for tenant advocates After the Residential Tenancies Legislation Amendment (Family Violence) Bill 2018 passed the Lower House in June 2018, $50,000 from the State Government’s Consumer Credit Account is being granted to Tenancy WA to train community workers ahead of the tenancy law changes. Tenancy WA in conjunction with the Women’s Council...
Consumer Protection
Media release
24 Jul 2018

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