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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 169.4 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 22 September 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: BP, Caltex Woolworths and Coles Express hiking by between 39-41 cpl up to 178.9...
Consumer Protection
Media release
21 Sep 2021

Baby photographer pleads guilty and returns photos (Melissa Sheed)

UPDATE 2/11/21: Melissa Sheed was fined a total of $8,800 by the Perth Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to four charges of accepting payment but failing to supply the photos of new-born babies to four consumers, in breach of the Australian Consumer Law. Ms Sheed was ordered to pay costs of $1,500 as well as compensation of $400 to each of the four complainants ($1,600 total) in order for...
Consumer Protection
Media release
21 Sep 2021

Commerce Minister media statement - Roadmap for smooth transition to new subcontractor protections

Media statement from Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA , Minister for Commerce Three-stage action plan to implement Security of Payment reform package Industry education and support to help businesses adapt to changes New laws to commence from August 1 2022 The McGowan Government has today released an action plan for implementing landmark Security of Payment reforms to improve protections for...
Building and Energy
Media release
21 Sep 2021

2021 Perth Royal Show ready to roll with discounted tickets

Less than a week to go to the 2021 Perth Royal Show Western Australians urged to take advantage of 25 per cent discounted ticket price Walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic to be open all week at Perth Royal Show 'Roll up for WA' hub to open with free kids' activities, fun giveaways and much more Western Australia's biggest family event will kick-off this Saturday (September 25), with discounted...
Consumer Protection
Media release
20 Sep 2021

Development company fined $95,000 over serious injuries to worker

A land development company has been fined $95,000 (and ordered to pay $2044.50 in costs) over an incident in 2018 in which a worker was seriously injured when a wall and a steel plate fell on him. Wormall Civil Pty Ltd pleaded guilty to failing to provide and maintain a safe workplace and, by that failure, causing serious injury to an employee, and was fined in the Perth Magistrates Court today...
WorkSafe
Media release
17 Sep 2021

Inspection program looks at safety in takeaway food outlets

WorkSafe is undertaking a proactive inspection program to look at workplace safety and health issues in takeaway food outlets. The program will involve inspectors visiting fast food outlets in Perth and regional areas of the State throughout the 2021/22 financial year. WorkSafe Acting Director Carla van Ijzendoorn said today the inspection program had been prompted by continued significant...
WorkSafe
Media release
17 Sep 2021

Commissioner's blog: Tips to find a trusty tradie

Finding reliable and trustworthy tradespeople is at the crux of any home project, no matter whether you’re building, renovating or needing a simple day job done. While most tradies do the right thing, consumers often come to us about the unscrupulous operators who don’t. Issues can arise when consumers accept tradespeople on face value and pay large amounts of money as a deposit – but the work is...
Consumer Protection
Media release
16 Sep 2021

Queen’s Birthday public holiday information for 2021

The public holiday for the Queen’s Birthday is Monday, 27 September 2021. Employment entitlements for public holidays will vary based on an employee's award coverage and employment arrangements. The Queen’s Birthday 2021 public holiday information page provides information for state system employers and employees on entitlements for: award free employees Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail...
Labour Relations
Department News
14 Sep 2021

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 22 cents per litre (cpl) to 164.1 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 15 September 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: BP and Coles Express hiking by between 36-40 cpl up to 178.9 cpl; 7-Eleven and...
Consumer Protection
Media release
14 Sep 2021

Electrical hazard reminder after baby’s close call

10-month-old made contact with live parts of a damaged power supply Parents urged to regularly check condition and location of electrical items RCDs do not protect against all electrical faults WA’s Director of Energy Safety is reminding parents to check the condition and location of electrical equipment at their homes after a baby was lucky to escape with only finger burns when he touched live...
Building and Energy
Media release
10 Sep 2021

Ticket re-sellers put on notice as new scalping laws take effect

Letters advising of new ticket scalping laws sent to seven online re-sellers Action to be taken against individuals and companies who breach the laws Consumers advised to buy tickets only from authorised agents Consumer Protection has put ticket re-sellers on notice as new scalping laws in WA take effect from today. Notices have been sent to seven online re-sellers advising them of the new laws...
Consumer Protection
Media release
10 Sep 2021

Commissioner's blog: End of the road for unsafe quad bikes

One of the most dangerous vehicles on Australian farms is about to become much safer, with the second stage of a mandatory safety standard on the cusp of kicking in. Despite being responsible for the deaths of 14 West Australians in the past decade, quad bikes had never been subject to a safety standard until October last year, when the first stage of new regulations took effect. Under these...
Consumer Protection
Media release
09 Sep 2021

Just the ticket - tough new laws to stamp out scalping

Ticket scalping to be illegal in WA after passing of legislation in Parliament New rules for on-selling of event tickets will limit profit to 10 per cent Heavy penalties for those who break the law Legislation in place in time for WA to host the AFL Grand Final Ticket scalping will be illegal in Western Australia after legislation introduced by the McGowan Government passed State Parliament,...
Consumer Protection
Media release
08 Sep 2021

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 29 cents per litre (cpl) to 167.3 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money. FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 8 September 2021, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: BP and Coles Express hiking by between 37-41 cpl up to 178.9 cpl; 7-Eleven up to...
Consumer Protection
Media release
07 Sep 2021

Anonymous wage theft report results in $17,000 in back payments

A recent compliance matter that started with an anonymous report of wage theft has resulted in Private Sector Labour Relations industrial inspectors recovering over $17,000 in underpayments. The employer, who runs a regional accommodation business, conducted a self-audit after being contacted by an industrial inspector. The audit found that more than 30 employees, including chefs, wait and...
Labour Relations
Department News
06 Sep 2021

Commissioner's blog: Look for flexibility when booking travel

Just when many Western Australians may have thought it was safe to book domestic travel, a series of COVID-19 outbreaks have led to interstate lockdowns and tighter border controls. If your travel plans have been grounded by the latest round of restrictions, then hopefully a refund or credit note was sorted quickly. If not, you’re far from alone. Since COVID-19 started impacting Western Australia...
Consumer Protection
Media release
02 Sep 2021

Children working at the Perth Royal Show

Children working at the Perth Royal Show It is nearly time for the Perth Royal Show, and Wageline is giving a timely reminder to all business owners, parents and young workers about children working at the Royal Show. There are restrictions on the ages children can work in Western Australia, and these laws apply to all workplaces including retail outlets, mobile food vans, and amusement rides at...
Labour Relations
Event
01 Sep 2021

Board finds building surveyors’ documents misled local authorities – BuildingLines Approvals Pty Ltd and Vance Thompson

Certificates for three sites failed to show compliance with building standards Projects located in Attadale and White Gum Valley Deficient documents misled the City of Melville and City of Fremantle A Mount Lawley building surveying company and its supervisor have been fined a total of $6,000 for providing deficient certification documents that misled two local governments. The Building Services...
Building and Energy
Media release
01 Sep 2021

AFL Grand Final ticket scalping warning

With the AFL Grand Final now confirmed to take place at Optus Stadium in Perth on 25 September 2021, Consumer Protection is reminding footy fans to only buy tickets from authorised sellers to avoid the disappointment of being turned away from the game.
Consumer Protection
Media release
31 Aug 2021

Avoid Perth petrol price rise

The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 29 cents per litre (cpl) to 167.5 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money.
Consumer Protection
Media release
31 Aug 2021

Former building company fined for northern suburbs projects – Petra Dwelling Pty Ltd

Poor oversight and defects at homes in Two Rocks and Mindarie Building Services Board finds the company breached building registration laws Petra Dwelling is no longer a registered building contractor Lack of management and supervision of construction projects in Two Rocks and Mindarie has led to a $5,000 fine for a former registered building company. The Building Services Board found that Petra...
Building and Energy
Media release
26 Aug 2021

Commissioner's blog: Don’t get infected by FluBot

If you’ve been bombarded with suspicious, garbled text messages lately that mention a missed call or voicemail, you’re not alone. There’s a good chance that the messages riddled with typos have been generated by malware called FluBot, which tries to steal Android device users’ banking details and other personal information. We understand the scammers behind the malware are deliberately using bad...
Consumer Protection
Media release
26 Aug 2021

Former building company director ordered to pay $18,000 – Stewart Martincic of M3 Building and Construction Pty Ltd

SAT finds that Mr Martincic allowed unsupervised and non-compliant building work Building and Energy investigation finds numerous defects at 10 worksites M3’s other director and a supervisor also previously fined at the SAT A former director of M3 Building and Construction Pty Ltd (M3) has been ordered to pay $18,000 in fines and costs in the latest outcome relating to the now-defunct Perth...
Building and Energy
Media release
24 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 167.1 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money.
Consumer Protection
Media release
24 Aug 2021

New WA award summaries for the local government sector

Wageline has published new WA award summaries for the two WA awards that cover employees working in local government authorities in the state industrial relations system. The WA award summaries for the Local Government Officers Award and the Municipal Employees Award are now available on the WA award summaries page.
Labour Relations
Department News
23 Aug 2021

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