Announcements
$50,000 fine puts electrical firm on notice – Per Melbourne Pty Ltd trading as Richtek Perth and Richtek Melbourne
Former electrical contractor Per Melbourne Pty Ltd (EC15656), trading as Richtek Perth and Richtek Melbourne, has been fined $50,000 for notification delays described as a “very poor example of compliance” that prevented timely safety inspections of electrical work.
Penalty for painting work and excessive deposit – Darren John Aldridge
Following the prosecution of a Geraldton tradesman, WA’s Building Commissioner is reminding consumers about registration and deposit rules for painting and other building work.
Building and electrical regulator hitting the road
Participants in WA’s building and electrical sectors are invited to attend free information events across the State this year, presented by Building and Energy.
Car dealers on notice over written-off vehicles
Consumer Protection has sounded a warning for motor vehicle dealers to ensure they are complying with tighter regulations on the sale of repairable write-offs or face penalties, after inspections to date revealed mixed levels of compliance.
