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.
- Consumer Justice Strategy 2021-25
  Legislative reforms, policy development, and strategic priorities for consumer protection and fair trading in WA.
- Consumer complaints
  Advice on handling issues including a complaint checklist, sample letters and how to lodge a formal complaint.
- COVID-19 coronavirus FAQ
  Information on your rights regarding housing and accommodation, goods and services, events and travel.
- 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.
- 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.
- DMIRS COVID-19 coronavirus
  Information for employers and employees
- Private sector employers and employees
  Wageline information on WA awards, minimum pay rates, long service leave, annual and personal leave, underpayment issues, COVID-19, and how to contact Wageline and stay informed.
- Government sector labour relations
  Information and resources for agencies on government sector employment and labour relations.
- Public holidays
  Public holiday dates for Western Australia.
- Western Australia's industrial relations system
  Who is in the WA state system, key features of the state system, recent inquiries, reviews, and committees.
- Changes to state employment laws
  Information on 2022 changes to state employment laws in Western Australia.
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.
- Work health and safety legislation
  Information about WA's work health and safety (WHS) laws.
- Health and safety representatives
  Information about HSRs.
- What does WorkSafe do?
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.
- Work Health and Safety Commission
  Information about Western Australia's peak safety and health body.
- Historical occupational safety and health law
  Safety and health legislation prior to 2022.
- Health and safety topics
  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Historical mines and petroleum guidance
  Safety and health guidance under the legislation prior to 2022.
- Tool box
  Events, statistics and educational resources.
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
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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What is construction induction training?

The Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 set out mandatory requirements for the provision of construction safety induction training, for a person conducting a business or undertaking ensuring that general construction induction training is provided to workers doing construction work at a...

Construction Induction Training

22 Mar 2022

Candidates to provide evidence that they are located in Western Australia - Construction Induction Training

Construction Induction Training cards (CIT) are supplied to an RTO on the condition that the CIT cards are only issued to candidates who provide evidence that they are located in Western Australia at the time of the assessment for the CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry...

Construction Induction Training

22 Mar 2022

Complaints about bullying, sexual assault or harassment

Do you want to make a complaint about bullying, sexual assault or harassment? Contact WorkSafe on 1800 678 198 or email wscallcentre@dmirs.wa.gov.au

Ask a question or make a complaint

22 Mar 2022

Security of payment

To assist contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in getting paid on time for construction work or the supply of related goods and services, and to enable fast resolution of disputes, there are two pieces of legislation in Western Australia which may help. On 1 August 2022 , Stage 1 of the State...

Security of payment

02 Sep 2021

Building and Energy fee schedules

The fees on the document below are exclusive of GST and apply from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. Builders Building surveyors Electricians Gas fitters Painters Plumbers Owner-builders Adjudicators Complaints Building and Energy licensing and complaint fees A print-friendly PDF version of the complete...

Fees and payment options

18 Jun 2021

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

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Industry specific information

The following information has been developed to assist employers and employees meet their safety and health obligations. Department of Mines Industry Regulation and Safety Public transport including taxis and rideshare services - Minimising the risk of exposure to COVID-19 Working from home Safe...

COVID 19 - Coronavirus

09 Apr 2020

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - looking after your mental health

The following information has been developed for employers and employees looks at ways to look after your mental health during this challenging time. COVID-19 coronavirus guide for employers: Looking after your mental health COVID-19 coronavirus guide for employees: Looking after your mental health...

COVID 19 - Coronavirus

08 Apr 2020

What to do if a worker has COVID-19

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.

COVID 19 - Coronavirus

07 Apr 2020

Building and Energy Covid-19 safety advice

Industry practitioners would be well aware that the Government of Western Australia has declared a State of Emergency and a Public Health Emergency in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. There are now Directions under the Public Health Act and the Emergency Management Act on various topics e.g...

Covid-19 safety information

06 Apr 2020

Publications

CCA Annual Report 2009–10

READ

Report of the Construction contracts register for the financial year to 30 June 2010.

Building and Energy

Reports

12 Dec 2018

CCA Annual Report 2011–12

READ

Report of the Building Commissioner for the financial year to 30 June 2012.

Building and Energy

Reports

12 Dec 2018

CCA Annual Report 2012–13

READ

Report of the Building Commissioner for the financial year to 30 June 2013.

Building and Energy

Reports

12 Dec 2018

CCA Annual Report 2013–14

READ

Report of the Building Commissioner for the financial year to 30 June 2014.

Building and Energy

Reports

12 Dec 2018

CCA Annual Report 2014–15

READ

Report of the Building Commissioner for the financial year to 30 June 2015.

Building and Energy

Reports

12 Dec 2018

CCA Annual Report 2015–16

READ

Report of the Building Commissioner for the financial year to 30 June 2016.

Building and Energy

Reports

12 Dec 2018

CCA Annual Report 2016–17

READ

Report of the Building Commissioner for the financial year to 30 June 2017.

Building and Energy

Reports

12 Dec 2018

CCA Annual Report 2017–18

READ

Report of the Building Commissioner for the financial year to 30 June 2018. Construction Contracts Act 2004

Building and Energy

Reports

12 Dec 2018

Building Focus Issue 1

Building Focus newsletter brings you the latest news for the building, building surveying and painting industries and replaces the Building Commission News. Building Focus Issue 1 Click here to view...

Building and Energy

Newsletter

10 Dec 2018

Final Report – Security of Payment Reform in the WA Building and Construction Industry

READ

On 23 February 2018, the Minister announced the establishment of the IAG, as a means of facilitating consultation with key industry stakeholders on measures to improve security of payment for...

Building and Energy

Reports

11 Dec 2018

Announcements

$5,000 fine for false information

A Bennett Springs man who provided false and misleading information in an attempt to become a registered builder has been prosecuted by the Building Commissioner.

Building and Energy

Media release

02 Jan 2018

Building Commission’s warning for registration applicants

Applicants for a builder, building surveyor or painter’s registration in Western Australia are being reminded of their responsibilities when using a third party service provider to prepare their applications.

Building and Energy

Media release

06 Dec 2017

Builder’s false information results in no registration and fine

A Maddington builder who provided incorrect and misleading information to become registered has been fined $5,000 and his request to cancel his registration has been accepted by the Building Services Board.

Building and Energy

Media release

05 Dec 2017

Latest Building Commission News

The September 2017 edition of Building Commission News is out now. Read the Building Commission News Edition 3/2017 – September 2017 The newsletter features articles on audit and compliance matters, industry updates, events, and links to new publications. If you didn't receive a copy of the newsletter, make sure you are signed up to receive our news and updates. Subscribe to news and updates

Building and Energy

Department News

11 Sep 2017

Yuanda products in 13 WA buildings are asbestos-free

The Building Commission has confirmed that testing found no asbestos-containing building products and materials supplied by Yuanda Australia in its general inspection of 13 Western Australian buildings.

Building and Energy

Media release

31 Aug 2017

Latest Building Commission News

The June 2017 edition of Building Commission News is out now. Read the Building Commission News Edition 2/2017 – June 2017 The newsletter features articles on audit and compliance matters, industry updates, events, and links to new publications. If you didn't receive a copy of the newsletter, make sure you are signed up to receive our news and updates. Subscribe to news and updates

Building and Energy

Department News

13 Jun 2017

$5,000 fine for Beckenham builder

Registered builder Anthony Clay trading as Mallee Tree Homes and Additions has accepted a fine of $5,000 and costs of $1,500 as a result of disciplinary action commenced by the Building Services Board in the State Administration Tribunal in April 2017. As a result of the proceedings, Mr Clay admitted that he had engaged in negligent conduct and harsh, misleading or deceptive conduct, in...

Building and Energy

Media release

31 May 2017

Latest Building Commission News

The April 2017 edition of Building Commission News is out now. Read the Building Commission News Edition 1/2017 – April 2017 The newsletter features articles on regulatory matters, electronic enablement initiatives, industry updates, events, and links to new publications . If you didn't receive a copy of the newsletter, make sure you are signed up to receive our news and updates. Subscribe to...

Building and Energy

Department News

13 Apr 2017

Kalgoorlie builder’s registration restricted

The Building Services Board has imposed a condition on the building contractor registration of Kalgoorlie builder Simon Pekovich Homes Pty Ltd (BC66114), trading as Amberley Homes .

Building and Energy

Media release

03 May 2017

Board limits Turquoise Developments’ registration

The Building Services Board has imposed a condition on the contractor registration of Mount Hawthorn-based builder Turquoise Developments Pty Ltd (reg. BC14354), trading as Talbot Le Page Homes.

Building and Energy

Media release

26 Apr 2017

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