Debt collector's licence

The Debt Collectors Licensing Act 1964 sets out the licensing requirements for debt collectors operating in Western Australia and their duty to handle trust funds responsibly.

Anyone who carries on the business of, exercises the functions of or in any way holds themselves out to be working as a debt collector or performing any of the functions of a debt collector is required to be licensed as specified under the Act. Exemptions are listed in Section 4 of the Debt Collectors Act.

Privacy Collection Notice 

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) collects personal information to:

• administer debt collection licensing and registration functions;
• process applications, renewals or transfers;
• verify your details and determine eligibility;
• maintain licensing and registration records;
• undertake regulatory, compliance, investigation, audit and enforcement functions.

Your personal information is collected under the provisions of the Debt Collectors Licensing Act 1964.

If you do not provide the requested information, LGIRS may be unable to process your application or provide the relevant licence or service.

Your information may be included in an online license search, a publicly available register, disclosed to relevant government agencies, regulatory bodies, employers, industry bodies, and other third parties where authorised or required by law, including for verification, compliance, investigation, enforcement, or audit purposes.

See the Privacy Policy for how we handle your information, how to access or correct it, and who to contact for enquiries or complaints.