Building Commission
Regulates Western Australian building and plumbing industries.
- Overview
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of the Building Commission.
- Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval
  Application and renewal information.
- Building approvals
  The process for getting building work approved.
- Find a registered building service provider or licensed plumber
  Find an adjudicator, appointor, builder, building surveyor, painter or plumber.
- Building or renovating your home
  Information on building or renovating your home or small commercial building and becoming an owner-builder.
- Responsibilities and compliance
  Legislation, codes and standards for adjudicators, builders, building surveyors, painters and plumbers.
- Dispute resolution
  Building service and payment disputes.
- Keep informed
  Latest information and subscriptions, events and seminars and public consultations open for comment.
- Construction Contracts Act
  The adjudication process for resolving payment disputes.
Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
- Housing and accommodation
  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
- Consumer rights
  Information and advice for buyers of goods or services.
- Business
  Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under consumer laws in Western Australia.
- Licences and registrations
  Information on applications, requirements, training and registrations for regulated industries.
- Charities and associations
  Information for charities and associations operating in Western Australia.
- About Consumer Protection, online resources and apps
  Find out about Consumer Protection and access online resources.
- Consultation and compliance
  Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.
EnergySafety
Technical safety regulation for the electricity and gas industries.
- Overview
  Learn about who we are and what we do, information on legislation, reports and useful links.
- Consumer safety
  Find out how to use gas and electricity safely.
- Licensing
  How to apply for a licence or search for a licensed person.
- Industry safety
  Information on appliance approvals and network operators.
- Report an accident
  How to report an accident or incident to EnergySafety.
- Stay informed
  Subscribe to the Energy Bulletin, safety alerts and update your contact details.
- eNotice
  How to register and lodge eNotices.
Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations
- Overview
  Learn about our role and get to know the WA industrial relations system, and information on public holidays in Western Australia.
- Public sector employers
  Information and resources for agencies on public sector employment and labour relations.
- Private sector employers and employees
  Rates of pay, leave entitlements, when children can work and other employment rights and obligations.
WA Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit
Monitoring compliance with the Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016.
- Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016
  The BCI Code commenced on 1 January 2017.
- Implementation guidelines
  Implementation Guidelines to the Western Australian Building and Construction Code of Conduct 2016.
- Reporting obligations
  When you need to report something to the BCCMU.
- Resources
  Resources providing information and frequently asked questions.
- Contact us
  Contact details for the Building and Construction Code Monitoring Unit.
WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of safety in general industry.
- Licences, registrations and notices
  How do I obtain a licence, register plant, seek a review, or request an exemption?
- Report or enquire about workplace incidents
  Find out how to report an incident or make a complaint about a workplace hazard.
- What does WorkSafe do?
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe and the Commission for Occupational Safety and Health.
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
- Occupational safety and health law
  How do I comply with the law?
- Safety and health topics
  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Safety and health representatives
  Information about and for safety and health representatives.
- Tool box
  Events, statistics and educational resources.
- Work health and safety legislation reform
  Learn more about work health and safety reform.
Corporate
Freedom of information guidelines, reports, policies, plans, and contact information.
- About the department
  Our legislation, contacting us and freedom of information.
- About the website
  Information about our website and how to use it.
- Policies and plans
  Policies and strategic plans from the department.
- Stay informed
  Subscribe to one of our media statement digests.

Building Commission

Overview

Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of the Building Commission.

Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval

Application and renewal information.

Building approvals

The process for getting building work approved.

Find a registered building service provider or licensed plumber

Find an adjudicator, appointor, builder, building surveyor, painter or plumber.

Building or renovating your home

Information on building or renovating your home or small commercial building and becoming an owner-builder.

Responsibilities and compliance

Legislation, codes and standards for adjudicators, builders, building surveyors, painters and plumbers.

Dispute resolution

Building service and payment disputes.

Keep informed

Latest information and subscriptions, events and seminars and public consultations open for comment.

Construction Contracts Act

The adjudication process for resolving payment disputes.

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9 August 2017

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 90 - Home indemnity...

This Industry Bulletin serves as a reminder to residential builders and permit authorities about their obligations and duties under the Home Building...

7 August 2017

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 89 – CSIRO issued...

4 August 2017

Notice of building company in external administration ...

On 2 August 2017 building company Ravlich & Clent Constructions Pty Ltd (reg. BC13924) voluntarily appointed Shaun Boyle of DCS Advisory as the...

3 August 2017

$8,000 in fines for misleading and negligent builder

Perth registered building contractor PTG Construction and Development Pty Ltd (reg. BC31514) and its director and nominated supervisor Pengtao Wen (BP100575)...

28 July 2017

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 88 - The Building...

25 July 2017

Building Commission News Edition 2/2017 – June 2017

Articles on audit and compliance matters, industry updates, events, and links to new publications. Building Commission News 2/2017 Click here to view the...

14 July 2017

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 87 – Yellowing of...

12 July 2017

A guide to conciliation proceedings

Conciliation is a process whereby parties, with the help of a conciliator, meet to identify issues, develop solutions to the problem and explore ways to...

11 July 2017

Trade services advertising websites

The emergence of online advertising sites, such as Gumtree, Airtasker and hipages, has made finding a tradesperson easier than ever. These websites either...

11 July 2017

Plumber was negligent and incompetent

Canning Vale licensed plumbing contractor Richard James Palmer (PL7708) has been cautioned by the Plumbers Licensing Board (PLB) for negligence and...

7 July 2017

Drainage plumbing diagrams guidance note

6 July 2017

Plumber’s licence suspended and retraining ordered

Canning Vale man Nicholas Bradley Mason (PL7879 – suspended), trading as Mason Plumbing and Gas, has had his plumbing contractor’s licence suspended for...

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