Premier Roger Cook, Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson and Acting Commerce Minister Paul Papalia have released the following media statement: Stronger FuelWatch rules boost transparency for motorists, regions
Key points:
We’ve been hearing an increase in restaurants and cafes adding on a surcharge recently and if you have come across this you should be aware of the rules around surcharges.
We commonly see surcharges added during public holidays or weekends as restaurants must pay their staff penalty rates so they may choose to pass on these extra costs to you.
Food businesses are generally allowed to set their own prices, and we understand why they may choose to add a surcharge – staying afloat is tough, but paying a surcharge should never come as a surprise to you.
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. Drivers are also urged to only purchase the fuel they need to fill their vehicles, not to stockpile.
FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 29 April 2026), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 12 cents per litre (cpl) to 187.6 cpl with Ampol hiking by up to 217.9 cpl; BP up to 215.9 cpl; and EG Ampol up to 209.9 cpl.
Major reforms to the residential tenancy bond release process have come into effect in WA, making it easier for renters to get their bond back.
Previously, only the landlord or property manager could start the bond release process, but now any tenant, landlord or agent can set things in motion.
This is part of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 and will provide a more streamlined and transparent service for everyone.
A Perth landscaping operator who took thousands of dollars in deposits but failed to carry out the agreed landscaping, reticulation and turf installation work at three homes has been fined in the Joondalup Magistrates Court.
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. Drivers are also urged to only purchase the fuel they need to fill their vehicles, not to stockpile.
FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 22 April 2026), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 4.9 cents per litre (cpl) to 193.9 cpl with BP hiking up to 215.9 cpl; and Ampol and EG Ampol up to 209.9 cpl.
It’s not uncommon for people to use AI when they jump online to search for various things these days and while it can be an effective tool in some situations, people do need to be careful when it comes to rules and regulations.
Consumer Protection has been dealing with a few queries recently where consumers have based their complaints on AI, only for AI to give them wrong information about how the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and other laws apply to their situation.
A Perth real estate agent has been permanently disqualified and had his licence cancelled after the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) found he failed to prevent the misappropriation of more than $715,000 from his agency’s trust accounts by an employee and co
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. Drivers are also urged to only purchase the fuel they need to fill their vehicles, not to stockpile.
FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 15 April 2026), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 6 cents per litre (cpl) to 213.9 cpl with Caltex hiking up to 239.9 cpl; BP and 7-Eleven up to 229.9 cpl; EG Ampol up to 219.9 cpl; and Ampol up to 217.9 cpl.
Almost 5,000 incorporated associations in Western Australia are currently behind in lodging one or more annual information statements (AIS) and are at risk of being de-registered.
Consumer Protection administers incorporated associations, not-for-profit groups set up for many social, sporting or community purposes – for example, a swimming club, a school P&C, a charity or a volunteer group.
There’s lots of reasons people want to form an association but to remain active, an AIS must be submitted every year at the end of their financial year.
