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Aboriginal Consumers Count

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The Aboriginal Consumers Count identifies consumer issues facing Aboriginal Western Australians.
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Your voice matters! We want to hear about your experience as a buyer of goods and services – and as a tenant. It only take 10-minutes to have your say. Open to...
Aboriginal consumers
11 Dec 2015

Country of Origin Food Labelling Consultation - Department of Industry and Science 2016

Status: CLOSED - Closes Friday 29th January 2016 The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science is seeking feedback on possible improvements to Australia's country of labelling framework, including the impact of proposed changes. If you are a consumer or business with an interest in country of...
Consultations
04 Dec 2015

Building in designated bush fire prone areas

In Western Australia, building work is required to comply with the performance requirements of the Building Code of Australia (the Building Code), which comprises Volumes One and Two of the National Construction Code Series. The Building Code contains specific bush fire construction requirements...
Building in bush fire prone areas
01 Dec 2015

Trampoline safety

WATCH
There are over 3,000 trampoline-related injuries reported each year in Australia, making them some of the most reported product-related injuries to children in Australia. This equates to at least eight people a day being injured on a trampoline. Injuries include bone fractures, superficial...
Product safety for consumers
26 Nov 2015

Motor vehicle dealers and repairers law reform

This is the second stage in the review of laws affecting motor vehicle dealers and repairers in Western Australia Status: Closed, Friday 18 December 2015 A combined review of the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973 and the Motor Vehicle Repairers Act 2003 has been completed. The community’s views were...
Consultations
05 Nov 2015

Amber teething necklaces

WATCH
Amber teething necklaces are a chain of rounded amber chips (fossilised tree resin) usually worn as a necklace. These products come in a range of colours, including yellow, white, beige and brown. It is claimed if a child wears the necklace against their skin it will help to reduce teething pain...
Product safety for consumers
04 Nov 2015

Free-range egg labelling 2015 - 2018

The Commonwealth government wants to hear your views on options to increase consumer certainty about egg labelling. Update: April 2018: New standard is applied. Certain conditions must be met before eggs can be labeled or advertised as free range. more information on the egg labelling page. 15...
Consultations
06 Oct 2015

Returning faulty goods

Suppliers and manufacturers automatically provide guarantees about goods they sell, under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). These guarantees are rights that exist regardless of any extra warranty provided by the supplier or manufacturer. Sometimes, when goods don’t work or do what they should, or...
Refunds and returns
30 Sep 2015

Avoid a funeral RIP-off

Have you seen those ads on TV telling you how affordable a funeral plan can be? They say you can put money aside now to take the pressure off your family later. There are different ways to pay for a funeral, but some may be more suitable for you than others. One of the easiest ways to pay for a...
Aboriginal consumers
22 Jul 2015

Keeping safe at home

Whether you rent or own your home, you can keep you and your family safe by reducing any risks you notice around the house. The following pages will provide you with tips on what to look for and how to fix any issues: Portable swimming pool safety Rules for pools and spas (Building Commission)...
Home safety
09 Jul 2015

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Stage two of proposed reforms to retirement villages legislation in Western Australia - Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement 1

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Update on the retirement village legislation reform process Submissions to all Consultation Regulatory Impact Statements (CRIS) are now closed. We would like to thank all stakeholders who provided...
Consumer Protection
Consultations / public comment
17 Dec 2021

Western Australia guide to standards and tolerances 2019

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The Western Australia guide to standards and tolerances 2019 (the Guide) has been developed for use by builders and building owners as a convenient reference for acceptable standards of workmanship...
Building and Energy
Guide / handbook
30 Jul 2019

Industry Bulletin 114 – Updated Building Commissioner approved forms issued for use under the Building Act 2011

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Updates to some of the Building Commissioner approved forms have been made in order to align with recent amendments to the Building Regulations 2012 addressing administrative matters around the...
Building and Energy
Bulletin
27 Mar 2019

Industry Bulletin 113 – Building Amendment Regulations 2019 for BCA 2019 and bush fire transitions

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The Building Amendment Regulations 2019 (the Amendment Regulations) were published in the Government Gazette on 26 March 2019. The Amendment Regulations come into effect on 1 May 2019. The Amendment...
Building and Energy
Bulletin
27 Mar 2019

Terms of use for Consumer Protection's Facebook page

Consumer Protection (CP) Western Australia’s Facebook page is managed by the CP Media team. We’re real people, not bots, so please be nice to us. By using or accessing our page, you’re agreeing to...
Consumer Protection
Information
09 Jan 2019

Helpful checks when choosing a building service provider

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Your home is usually your biggest investment, so it's worth doing your research before deciding who will undertake your building project. Undertaking a few practical checks at the start can help...
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
20 Oct 2021

Do not prop the gate open

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Propped open pool gates and faulty latches are a leading cause of drowning deaths in young children. It only takes seconds for a child to drown, so regularly check that the latch is working and never...
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
14 Jun 2024

Annual Report 2017- 2018

The department's annual report for 2017-2018 presents information on its statutory compliance, financial, non-financial and operational performance, in accordance with the requirements of the...
Corporate
Reports
08 Nov 2019

Industry Bulletin 108 - Ministerial Order: Exemption from requirement for owner signature on building permit applications extended indefinitely

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Made under section 67(2A) of the Building Act 2011 (the Act), the Ministerial Order applies to all building permit applications for a Class 1 or Class 10 building or incidental structure.
Building and Energy
Bulletin
21 Nov 2018

Aboriginal SCAM posters

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This is a series of posters designed to help Aboriginal communities identify and avoid scams.
Scam poster for Aboriginal communitites
Scam poster for Aboriginal communitites, by tvanderloo
Aboriginal Scam posters set - 4 posters in set. [1.5MB] [scald=9481...
Consumer Protection
Poster
07 Apr 2022

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Announcements

Commissioner's Blog: Know your rechargeable battery risks

If you have a mobile phone, laptop, electric toothbrush, eScooter, eBike, any power tools, or solar power backup storage, you need to know how to reduce potentially deadly fire risks lurking in their batteries. These common household items use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries which can be highly flammable. If these batteries are used incorrectly, or are damaged, they can overheat, explode and...
Consumer Protection
Media release
08 Nov 2023

Electrician fined after home owner receives electric shocks – Nicola Terrigno

Supervising electrician did not check apprentice’s wiring work Transposed conductors caused earthed metal objects to become live Potential for serious or even fatal injuries A Bridgetown home owner was lucky to avoid serious injury after receiving multiple electric shocks from a dangerous wiring error that a Manjimup electrician failed to detect. Licensed electrical worker Nicola Terrigno (...
Building and Energy
Media release
08 Nov 2023

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

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 8 November 2023), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by over 32 cents...
Consumer Protection
Media release
07 Nov 2023

Commissioner's Blog: Hotel hackers - scam alert for holidaymakers

If you’re looking forward to a dream holiday, then watch out for a sophisticated new scam that could risk it turning into a nightmare. Consumer Protection’s WA ScamNet team is warning travellers about unexpected messages from their accommodation providers seeking additional credit card verification, as it could be the work of scammers who have hacked into the hotel’s computer system. This two-...
Consumer Protection
Media release
01 Nov 2023

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

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 1 November 2023), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 33 cents per...
Consumer Protection
Media release
31 Oct 2023

Warning for Coldplay fans still searching for tickets

Danger of fans paying too much for resale tickets, or being scammed Consumer Protection investigating 121 individuals suspected of ticket scalping Only buy resale tickets through the authorised ticket seller's resale page Coldplay fans desperate to secure a ticket to sold out concerts at Optus Stadium next month are being warned against buying resale tickets online. As the countdown to the...
Consumer Protection
Media release
26 Oct 2023

Commissioner's Blog: Better safe than scary this Halloween

Halloween has become increasingly popular in Western Australia, with many people using the occasion to dress up, decorate their homes and go trick-or-treating. To ensure your night doesn’t end with a fright, there are some simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from harm. An urgent recall was recently issued for a range of temporary colour hair spray in various colours as...
Consumer Protection
Media release
25 Oct 2023

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

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 25 October 2023), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 34 cents per...
Consumer Protection
Media release
24 Oct 2023

Commissioner's Blog: Your rights on cancelled flights

Ask any traveller about their top travel peeves and cancelled or delayed flights are likely to feature highly on the list, given their potential to throw holiday plans and itineraries into turmoil. Flight cancellations and delays are among the most complained about issues to Consumer Protection – in the 2022/23 financial year, we received 530 complaints about flights being cancelled and 47...
Consumer Protection
Media release
18 Oct 2023

Explosion risk from South West electrical work

Electrician installed chargers near exposed lead-acid battery bank Risk of chargers igniting hydrogen produced by recharging batteries Electrician also submitted incorrect compliance documents A South West electrician has been ordered to pay $11,000 in fines and costs for a dangerous installation that could have caused a hydrogen explosion. Following prosecution by Building and Energy, the...
Building and Energy
Media release
18 Oct 2023

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