The online licence search can help you find a licensed car repairer, real estate agent, settlement agent, land valuer, car dealer, employment agent, debt collector or charity.
Search by number: You can check if a licence number is still valid. Type the number into the field on the opening screen.
Consumer Protection has one metropolitan Perth office and six regional locations in Western Australia.
Cashier counter services are located at the Cannington office, you can lodge payments for:
Customers are encouraged to lodge online anytime.
Some laws set out considerations for regional areas, in particular areas above or below the 26th parallel, for example retail trading hours and residential tenancies. This map shows the location of the 26th parallel in Western Australia which is located at Shark Bay on the coast.
Better Trading was a free electronic newsletter published by Consumer Protection. It contained current issues, important events and future trends in consumer protection and fair trading matters. Better Trading was published between 2007 and 2012.
Information about how to apply for a licence, including fees and forms are now on WA.gov.au
All individuals, partnerships or bodies corporate (companies and other incorporated bodies) that carry on business as employment agents must be licensed under the Employment Agents Act 1976 (the Act). This includes traditional employment agencies and employment brokers, as well as booking agencies, babysitting agencies, housesitting agencies, and cleaning agencies. The Act does not allow the Commissioner for Consumer Protection to issue a licence in the name of a partnership or company.
Consumer Protection's goal is to influence the marketplace to become fairer, more competitive and better informed. All advertising should tell the truth about a product or service and allow consumers to make well-informed decisions.
The legal principles explained here apply to advertising in all media – print, radio, television and outdoor. However, the examples here relate mainly to the print media.
Regular bulletins are produced to keep Settlement agents up to date on any licence requirements, law updates, scam alerts or industry news.
Please note
Real estate news - a regular newsletter for real estate agents, sales representatives
Disclaimer: The attached editions were published since Spring 2011. Users should note articles relating to a particular topic in more recent editions might have superseded articles in previous editions. It is strongly advised users check for the most recent positions to maintain an up-to-date knowledge base.
Certain property investment methods can carry significant risk, buyers should be wary of:
Property investment promoters, or spruikers, invite people to free 'wealth creation' seminars. They promise investment tips or opportunities to make money. They typically promote specific property developments and push you to buy courses, books, or DVDs. They might also offer financing options. Be cautious, as spruikers are motivated to profit at your expense.
