Consumer Protection sought community feedback about whether new laws should be introduced to regulate boarding and lodging in WA.
Boarders and lodgers are currently not covered by the Residential Tenancies Act, although boarding premises accommodating six or more people need to be registered with local government and comply with planning, health and other regulations.
It could have been fatal when Mick, a retired tradesperson, fell from a DIY structure he made with two ladders. He fractured his ribs and vertebrae. His head had swollen ‘like a bowling ball’ from the fall.
When he arrived at the hospital, the doctor told Mick ‘You don’t know how lucky you are.’
More than a year after the accident, Mick still can’t do the things he used to do. He has trouble lifting items and still suffers pain.
Stop and think before you use a ladder.
8 September 2016
Settlement agents are required to have their trust accounts for the year 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016, or part thereof, audited by an auditor approved by the Commissioner for Consumer Protection (the Commissioner).
The auditor must provide the audit report to the Commissioner by 30 September 2016.
25 August 2016
In light of a recent incident of the near strangulation of a toddler in a rental property, the Department would like to remind agents of their responsibilities.
19 August 2016
Consumer Protection recently issued a warning to all organisations in WA about ‘man in the middle scams’.
A ‘man in the middle’ attack occurs when a decision-maker in the business or a fake 'supplier' of services or goods, contacts the organisation to provide new bank account details in order to poach account payments.
Your agency could receive phishing phone calls, or emails with links that put spying software on computers, in preparation for the scammers to attack.
19 August 2016
Consumer Protection recently issued a warning to all organisations in WA about ‘man in the middle scams’.
A ‘man in the middle’ attack occurs when a decision-maker in the business or a fake 'supplier' of services or goods, contacts the organisation to provide new bank account details in order to poach account payments.
Your land valuer business could receive phishing phone calls, or emails with links that put spying software on computers, in preparation for the scammers to attack.
19 August 2016
Consumer Protection recently issued a warning to all organisations in WA about ‘man in the middle scams’.
A ‘man in the middle’ attack occurs when a decision-maker in the business or a fake 'supplier' of services or goods, contacts the organisation to provide new bank account details in order to poach account payments.
Your agency could receive phishing phone calls, or emails with links that put spying software on computers, in preparation for the scammers to attack.
Contacts for people living with a disability, including advocacy and support networks.
| Name & website | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| National Relay Service An Australia-wide phone service for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. | TTY/voice calls – 133 677 Speak and listen – 1300 555 727 SMS relay – 0423 677 767 |
Changes to the rules, names or objects of an incorporated association can only be made by passing a special resolution at a general meeting. The publications and videos on this page will assist the association to review, update and lodge the rules.
To get started download your change of rules workbook including step by step instructions to help associations review and update their rules.
