Regulator issues guidance about home building contract rules
This announcement is for: BuilderConsumerDeveloperHome buyer / ownerTradespersonWestern Australia’s building regulator is reminding builders and their clients that any increases in the price of a home...
View ArticleSecurity of Payment Bill passes Parliament – Commerce Minister media statement
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Battery burn warning after pocket fires like ‘flares and fireworks’
This announcement is for: ConsumerElectrical contractor / workerTradespersonSafety and health representativeProduct safetyTwo separate incidents in WA resulted in serious leg burnsLoose lithium-ion...
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Report raises the roof on replacement compliance
This announcement is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorConsumerHome buyer / ownerPermit authorityTradespersonReplacement roofs are over-represented regarding wind damage Investigation reveals inadequate...
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Building Commissioner Policy – Approval of ADJUDICATOR TRAINING COURSES
This publication is for: BuilderEmployee / workerTradespersonDocuments: Building Commissioner Policy – Approval of adjudicator training coursesThe new Building and Construction Industry (Security of...
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This page is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorBusiness / companyElectrical contractor / workerEmployee / workerEmployerPainterPlumberGas workerTradespersonAction Plan for ReformAn Action Plan for reform to...
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Security of payment – Action Plan
This publication is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorBusiness / companyElectrical contractor / workerEmployee / workerEmployerPainterPlumberTradespersonDocuments: Security of payment – Action planAction...
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Electrical safety action on hazardous theatre lights
This announcement is for: TradespersonElectrical contractor / workerConsumerRisk of electric shock from unprotected live parts of some stage lightsProhibition notices and recalls now in place in WA and...
View ArticleCommerce Minister media statement - Roadmap for smooth transition to new...
This announcement is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorEmployerLicence holdersTradespersonMedia statement from Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA, Minister for CommerceThree-stage action plan to implement...
View ArticleConcreter’s penalty drives home compliance message – Thomas John Sharkey
This announcement is for: BuilderConsumerHome buyer / ownerTradespersonFailed to comply with official order to rectify driveway work and damage$5,000 fine plus $368.50 in costsMagistrate noted need to...
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Can I lodge a building service complaint?
This publication is for: ConsumerBuilderTradespersonHome buyer / ownerDocuments: Can I lodge a building service complaint?As part of its function, Building and Energy provides an avenue for both...
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CCA Annual report 2020–2021
This publication is for: BuilderEmployee / workerEmployerTradespersonDocuments: CCA Annual report 2020–2021The Construction Contracts Act 2004 (the Act) commenced operation on 1 January 2005.The Act...
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Consultation – Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment)...
This publication is for: BuilderEmployerEmployee / workerTradespersonDocuments: Security of payment consultation paper Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Regulations 2022...
View ArticleCommerce Minister media statement – Security of Payment Regulations released...
This announcement is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorBusiness / companyPlumberTradespersonDraft regulations to support Security of Payment laws released for consultation Workers and industry urged to have...
View ArticleInterior gas water heater installation puts family at risk – Danny Brian...
This announcement is for: Gas workerProduct safetyTradespersonPlumberHome buyer / ownerTenantOutdoor gas hot water system incorrectly installed in an internal roomRisk of potentially fatal exposure to...
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Information sheet - Family and domestic violence at the workplace
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View ArticleFailure to fix faults leaves roofer in the red – Michael Shadlow of Emerald...
This announcement is for: BuilderTradespersonHome buyer / ownerConsumerRoof restorer ignored Building Commissioner’s order to rectify defects in FalconMatter went to trial due to claims of ‘reasonable...
View ArticleDraft Work Health and Safety regulations (exposure drafts) released
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View ArticleRepeat offender faces the heat over kitchen defects – Mal Afrasiabi
This announcement is for: BuilderHome buyer / ownerTradesperson$27,500 fine for not complying with a Building Commissioner’s order12 instances of faulty or unsatisfactory work at a Riverton kitchen...
View ArticleElectrical firm prosecuted after apprentice’s near-death experience – Xtra...
This announcement is for: Electrical contractor / workerTradesperson19-year-old apprentice stopped breathing and had no pulse after electric shock Supervisor did not adequately supervise or check the...
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