The use, supply and manufacture of engineered stone slabs, panels and benchtops of engineered stone is now banned in Western Australia. Under the transition period, work of this nature carried out between 1 July 2024 and 31 December 2024 will be exempt from the prohibition, provided the work falls...
Here is what you need to know about the WA rent reforms: New and updated forms now available: pet request form minor modification request form Landlords and property managers should ensure they are using the updated tenancy forms . 12 month rent rises – as of 29 July 2024 Rent increases will only...
Liquified Petroleum (LP) gas cylinder adaptors that convert old Type 21 (POL) cylinder valves to new Type 27 (LCC27) banned in Western Australia Following a recent gas related incident resulting in serious injury, the Director of Energy Safety has issued a prohibition order (the Order) which took...
When buying a recreational vehicle (RV) such as a caravan, camper trailer or camper van, you have different consumer rights depending whether you bought it from a private seller or a dealer. Either way, it’s important to understand there is no ‘cooling-off’ period in WA for RV purchases. This means...
Building your new home is an exciting time but such a big investment can be daunting. This video guidance has been produced to outline the most important things for you consider, ensuring that you’re aware of your rights and responsibilities at each stage of the build. By knowing what to expect and...
Building your new home is an exciting time but such a big investment can be daunting. This video guidance has been produced to outline the most important things for you consider, ensuring that you’re aware of your rights and responsibilities at each stage of the build. By knowing what to expect and...
Building and Energy provides an avenue for both consumers and builders to resolve disputes relating to workmanship and contractual issues in connection with a regulated building service or home building work contract. An animated has been produced to provide detailed information on the dispute...
This document provides guidance for the safety requirements of clause 6.3.2 Restriction of stowed appliances of AS/NZS 5601.2:2020 and how it applies to gas cooking appliances installed to external slide out kitchens in caravans and camper trailers (recreational vehicles).
An overview of the number and type of complaints received, average time taken to close and the decisions/outcomes achieved for each month. Annual reports Annual building disputes report 2022-23 Annual building disputes report 2023-24 2024 January 2024 February 2024 March 2024 April 2024 May 2024...
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 gas information sheet is essential for builders, manufacturers and installers of blinds, and anyone renovating the alfresco area or using outdoor gas appliances such as barbeques and patio heaters.
This fact sheet provides guidance on the requirement for building permits for private swimming pools and fences that form part of their safety barrier (pool fences). In Western Australia, private swimming pools with water that is more than 300mm deep must have a compliant safety barrier. Safety barriers help prevent the drowning deaths and injury of young children under the age of five years by restricting their access to the private swimming pool.
Industry Bulletin 162 has been issued to advise the Building Amendment Regulations 2024 were published 17 April 2024 on the WA legislation website and have commenced operation.
Consumer Protection's Year in Review 2022-23 outlines the major achievements from the financial year. [scald=11175:image_medium {"link":"https:\/\/ www.commerce.wa.gov.au \/sites\/default\/files\/...
As part of the Cook Government's ongoing reforms to boost housing supply and deliver more long-term rental properties, two innovative incentive schemes which have already provided hundreds of homes for Western Australians have been extended.
West Aussies are embracing Halloween celebrations more each year, with increasing numbers of people participating in activities such as costume parties, trick-or-treating, and Halloween-themed events. But, having a frightfully fun time can come with risks, especially when cheap Halloween-themed products are imported from outside of Australia. Recent inspections at brick-and-mortar stores by...
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 30 October 2024), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 33 cents per...
WA’s building regulator is reminding service providers and consumers to ensure contracts are signed and registrations are up to date after a Perth painter faced Midland Magistrates Court. Following prosecution by Building and Energy, Simon Craig Callard (PC6284/PP6284), part of a partnership trading as Freedom Painting , pleaded guilty on 7 October 2024 to five charges under three building laws...
Obsolete phones still for sale online, with seven consumer complaints received Newer 4G refurbished phone imports could be impacted by 3G shutdown Advice for consumers on how to check phones will still work With the national shutdown of Australia’s 3G network just days away, consumers are warned to check their existing phones and to be wary of buying incompatible mobile phones that will no longer...
Last month Consumer Protection issued a warning to real estate agents and landlords about the risks of using third party payment platforms. As a tenant, you may have been asked to use one of these services to pay your rent, but did you know this means you might not be protected by Western Australian law should something happen to the real estate agent’s business? The same goes for landlords who...
An elderly Gosnells couple were put at risk of electric shock after an electrician’s wiring error left their home live with dangerous voltages for a week, according to facts presented in Perth Magistrates Court. Following separate prosecutions by Building and Energy, electrical contractor GES (WA) Pty Ltd (EC1001) was fined $30,000 and electrical worker Johnston Gary Parker-Brooks (EW182260) was...
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 23 October 2024), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 34 cents per...
Motorists involved in traffic accidents are being warned to watch out for rogue operators posing as their insurance companies who may misrepresent the need for towing services and then hold their cars hostage until substantial fees are paid.
From tradies to online retailers and even the small business someone in your community runs – they are all bound by Australian Consumer Law and they must ensure their customers get what they for paid for. This means businesses must not accept payment for goods or services if they do not intend to supply them, if they intend to supply materially different goods or services, or if they knew (or...
