Building and Energy has announced preliminary findings from its investigation into water leaks in Perth homes from a particular brand of polybutylene pipe. The investigation focused on identifying...
Drowning is the most common cause of preventable death of children aged 0–5 years. Over the past five years, 16 toddlers have drowned in Western Australia. For every drowning death, it is estimated...
There will be major changes coming to the state Hairdressers Award later in 2024, as this award is being updated by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC). In mid-June 2024,...
This information sheet provides advice for people with management or control of a workplace where soil is contaminated with asbestos containing material (ACM) and those involved in inspecting,...
This fact sheet provides guidance for refrigeration and air-conditioning (R&AC) restricted electrical licence holders (REL). Installation, maintenance and repair of R&AC equipment forms an...
Use this form to apply in writing for mutual recognition of your licence if you are working as a builder, painter, building surveyor, or building engineer. If you have issues opening this form in...
From 1 July 2024, a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must notify the WorkSafe Commissioner of their intention to carry out any work involving the processing of legacy engineered...
This form should be lodged within two months after the formation meeting. If needed, you can apply for a longer timeframe using the Form 12 - Application for an extension or abridgement (shortening)...
This form must be submitted at least 35 days prior to the co-operative's formation meeting If needed, you can apply for, or a shorter timeframe using the Form 12 - Application for an extension or...
These fees are exclusive of GST and are applicable for 2024–25. Builders registration Building surveyors registration Electricians licensing Gas fitters licensing Painters registration Plumbers...
In 2021, two workers were involved in a near miss incident beneath a swinging suspended load while decommissioning part of a monopod offshore platform in the northern waters of Western Australia. The...
Engineered stone ban From 1 July 2024 the use, supply and manufacture of engineered stone slabs, panels and benchtops of engineered stone will be banned in Western Australia. This Code remains...
The State Government is progressing initiatives to improve regulation around the short-term rental accommodation (STRA) sector, including the implementation of a register for STRA properties. These...
This fact sheet provides guidance about Western Australia’s smoke alarm laws requiring owners to have compliant smoke alarms in dwellings that are subject to transfer of ownership, rent or hire.
This publication is a summary of pay and entitlements for award free employees. On 12 June 2024 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2024 State Wage Case decision...
This publication is a summary of the Wine Industry Award. On 12 June 2024 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2024 State Wage Case decision increasing the...
This publication is a summary of the Vehicle Builders Award. On 12 June 2024 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2024 State Wage Case decision increasing the...
This publication is a summary of the Transport Workers (Passenger Vehicles) Award. On 12 June 2024 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2024 State Wage Case...
This publication is a summary of the Transport Workers (General) Award. On 12 June 2024 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2024 State Wage Case decision...
This publication is a summary of the Social and Community Services (Western Australian) Interim Award. On 12 June 2024 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2024...