Future regulation of WA's accident towing industry: Consultation paper

Why are reforms being considered?

Following a vehicle accident, drivers can easily be taken advantage of as they are often highly vulnerable and in shock. Serious concerns about the accident towing industry have been raised over a number of years including allegations of poor conduct, price gouging and links to organised crime.

These concerns have been highlighted in the media and have led to strong calls for industry reforms from a range of stakeholders including industry participants, insurers and the wider community. 

Audit reports reminder, licence updates and beware scam attacks - Motor vehicle industry bulletin #2

31 July 2020

Motor vehicle dealers

Audit reports reminder 

  • 30 June 2020 - financial audit year end
  • 30 September 2020 - financial audit report lodgement deadline 

An important reminder that all dealers with a consignment trust account containing money from consignment sales during the last financial year must lodge an audit report with Consumer Protection by 30 September 2020.

If you have no money in trust for this period, you should submit a statutory declaration in place of the audit report.

COVID-19 coronavirus – Statement of Regulatory Intent

Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety – Consumer Protection Division – Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA) – Regulatory approach in response to COVID-19

This Statement sets out the regulatory approach that the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety - Consumer Protection Division (Consumer Protection) will take in relation to compliance with the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA) (the Act) in r

Better Regulation Unit review of the fitness industry WA compliance letter June 2019

This compliance letter is provided to Consumer Protection by the Better Regulation Unit (BRU) of the Department of Treasury.

The BRU is responsible for assessing Decision Regulatory Impact Statements (DRIS) against Regulatory Impact Statement Adequacy Criteria.

Based on the information provided, the BRU is satisfied that this Decision Regulatory Impact Statement (DRIS) meets the adequacy criteria as outlined in the Regulatory Impact Assessment Guidelines.

Charity collection types

There are a variety of ways to raise money for charitable purposes. Before commencing any fundraising activity, an organisation should make sure that it is familiar with any relevant legislative requirements and any necessary permits are in place.

Door to door collections

A licence holder may carry out door to door collections from households between 9am and 6pm on Mondays to Saturdays. No collections are allowed outside these times or on Sundays or Public Holidays without special approval from Consumer Protection.

Managing conflicts of interest

The decision makers for a licensed charitable collector have a responsibility to ensure that public monies raised for charitable purposes are used efficiently and effectively for the benefit of the organisation as opposed to individuals.  Managing conflicts of interest is integral to maintaining strong governance practices and demonstrating transparent decision making.

Where a member of the Committee or Board has a potential conflict between their duties and responsibilities to the organisation and their personal interests this interest must be carefully managed. 

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