Announcements
Substandard rentals being handed to new tenants
Consumer Protection is receiving a rising number of complaints from tenants about rental properties being handed over to them in a substandard condition.
Bakers and pastrycooks now covered by Baking Industry Award
A new baking award now covers all state system baking and pastry businesses in WA effective from 1 October 2025.
Local governments pulling ahead on pool inspections
WA’s building regulator is urging homeowners to accommodate local government inspections of private pool safety barriers after a report found property access was a key reason for overdue checks.
Building surveyors fined over defective certification – Constructive Building Consultants Pty Ltd; Caillam Bruyn; Kahlan Commerford; Steven Patten
A Wangara building surveying contractor, its director and two building surveying practitioners have been fined a total of $21,000 for incorrectly certifying that a commercial premises complied with building standards including structural, fire safety and disability access.