Consumer Protection

The Property Industry Advisory Committee (PIAC) provides advice to the Minister and Commissioner for Consumer Protection on the regulation of licensed property occupations in Western Australia. In addition, the Committee also advises the Minister and Commissioner on the provision of education, information and advice to consumers and to the real estate, settlement and land valuation industries in Western Australia and on any matter referred to the Committee by the Minister or Commissioner. 

The PIAC is established under the Fair Trading Act 2010.

The Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) provides advice to the Minister for Commerce and Commissioner for Consumer Protection on the activities and policies of the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) as they affect consumers; current and emerging consumer issues; research and education projects relating to consumers; and any other matter referred to the Committee by the Minister or Commissioner.

The CAC is established under the Fair Trading Act 2010.  

Consumer Protection provides advice and information for Western Australian consumers, businesses, landlords and tenants.  

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How to register a co-operative

Once you have decided to form a new co-operative under the Co-operatives Act 2009 (the Act) the steps for registering are:

Step 1 – Draft the rules, formation disclosure statement and name the co-operative

Create the rules for the co-operative:

The rules govern how the co-operative runs and outline its members' rights and responsibilities. The rules need to comply with the law and contain certain mandatory matters.

Consumer Protection regularly produces and updates publications about property industry laws and licensing.  The below links will provide you with settlement agent specific information.