24 December 2019 A Bill was passed by the Parliament in September 2019 which amends parts of the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (the REBA Act) from 1 January 2020. This bulletin provides a...
The Consumer Protection Public Naming of Traders Policy was reviewed and updated in June 2019. “Naming” is the public identification of a trader reasonably suspected of contravening the Australian...
The Consumer Protection Disclosure Policy was reviewed and updated in September 2019. In the course of its operations, Consumer Protection obtains or has access to a wide range of information. Some...
The Consumer Protection Media Policy was reviewed and updated in January 2019. The Media Policy provides all Consumer Protection officers with guidelines about which officers are authorised to...
Notification of Commencement of Trading: Real Estate Agent and Settlement Agent Triennial Certificate Holders This form is used to notify the Commissioner for Consumer Protection of various matters...
A worker contracted a life-threatening respiratory infection with the bacteria Psychrobacter sanguinis . In the days immediately prior to contracting the infection, he had been cleaning biological...
16 December 2019 New Residential tenancy laws In this bulletin we share an overview of recent changes to residential tenancy laws and how they affect you. Affixing furniture Whilst Consumer...
16 December 2019 New Residential tenancy laws The Consumer Protection Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 passed through parliament recently, bringing changes to residential tenancy laws that enhance and...
WorkSafe is seeing ongoing non-compliance with wall chasing work, such as: Use of petrol powered saws without local exhaust ventilation (LEV) on-tool, exposing workers to toxic carbon monoxide;...
To close this window immediately press Ctrl +W. For information about how to browse incognito and/or erase your history, see www.esafety.gov.au Form 2 This form is for a tenant/s to give to a...
Follow these simple steps: Choose the category of licence that is right for you and apply. Pay the correct licensing fees when they're due. Start being a motor vehicle dealer. Learn Attend a relevant...
This technical note explains the changes in AS/NZS 3500.2:2018 for permissible junctions in sanitary plumbing and drainage systems. The changes relate to junctions used for connecting graded pipes to...
On 1 July 2013, changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (the Act) and the Residential Tenancies Regulations 1989 came into force. These frequently asked questions are designed to assist you in...
Motor vehicle repair business licence or motor vehicle repairer's certificate: what's the difference? Are you: the owner of a motor vehicle repair business? a self-employed motor vehicle repairer?...
Does your vehicle need repairs? Follow these tips to protect your asset and your family. 1 Research. Before you book your car in for a service, new tyres or repairs ask for recommendations from your...
29 November 2019 In this issue: Update to family and domestic violence regulations Update to family and domestic violence regulations From 12 October 2019 the regulations to the Residential Tenancies...
29 November 2019 In this issue: Update to family and domestic violence regulations. Update to family domestic violence regulations From 12 October 2019 the regulations to the Residential Tenancies...
29 November 2019 In this issue: Update to family domestic violence regulations. Update to family domestic violence regulations From 12 October 2019 the regulations to the Residential Tenancies Act...
29 November 2019 In this issue: Update to Family and domestic Violence regulations Update to family domestic violence regulations From October 2019 the regulations to the Residential Parks (Long-...
This DRIS is the final stage of an extensive review of Western Australia’s plumbing laws which began in 2014 with the release of a report commissioned from independent consultants, ACIL Allen...
Every year thousands of homes are constructed or renovated in Western Australia. While most building projects are completed successfully, occasionally there may be concerns or unmet expectations that...
These forms are used for requesting a Training Record and Logbook to satisfy the requirements to obtain a restricted electrical licence for the disconnection and reconnection of fixed wired equipment...
31 January 2019 Do you charge your long-stay tenants for utilities outside of their rental costs? Many caravan parks purchase gas or electricity from licensed retailers and use embedded networks...