General enquiries
For enquiries about the department, call +61 8 9222 3333 between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm.
Please note: If you need to meet with a specific staff member in person, please make an appointment prior to attending one of our sites.
After hours and emergency contacts
For enquiries outside normal office hours or in an emergency, see After hours and emergency contacts.
Postal address
Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety
Division name (for example, Consumer Protection)
Locked Bag 14
CLOISTERS SQUARE PERTH WA 6850
Office locations
Accessibility
Show moreTo provide feedback about access to our services, information or facilities, complete the Disability access and inclusion feedback form.
People who are d/Deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment can contact the department through the National Relay Service:
- TTY: 133 677
- Speak and Listen: 1300 555 727
- Internet relay: Use the National Relay Service website and request the department's telephone number.
For 1800 numbers, call 1800 555 677 (TTY) or 1800 555 727 (Speak and Listen), or use Internet relay.
Translation services
For translation assistance, call TIS National on 131 450 and ask for the department or the relevant telephone number.
Feedback and complaints
Show moreTo provide feedback about the quality of our customer service, complete the Feedback on our service form.
If you are dissatisfied with how the department has dealt with a complaint about a decision or action, you may seek an independent review by the Ombudsman WA.
Media contacts
Show moreFor media enquiries, contact the relevant media representative below.
- Building and Energy: 0466 409 828 or BEmedia@lgirs.wa.gov.au
- Consumer Protection and FuelWatch: 0429 078 791 or CPmedia@lgirs.wa.gov.au
- Labour Relations: communication@lgirs.wa.gov.au
- WorkSafe Mines Safety: +61 8 6251 2723 or worksafemedia@lgirs.wa.gov.au
- WorkSafe General: +61 8 6251 2724 or worksafemedia@lgirs.wa.gov.au
- Local government: 0476 530 012 (calls only; no text messages) or lgmedia@lgirs.wa.gov.au
- Racing, gaming and liquor: 0476 530 012 (calls only; no text messages) or rglmedia@lgirs.wa.gov.au
Website support
Show moreTechnical assistance
For technical issues with My Account, online applications, contact the IT Service Desk.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5 pm (GMT+8), excluding public holidays
Phone: +61 8 9222 0777
Email: IT.servicedesk@lgirs.wa.gov.au
Building and Energy
Show moreGeneral enquiries
For general enquiries, call 1300 489 099 between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm, or email be.info@lgirs.wa.gov.au.
Electrical, gas and plumbing
For eNotice and general enquiries about electrical, gas and plumbing matters:
Phone: +61 8 6251 1377
Email: be.energy@lgirs.wa.gov.au
Electrical and gas emergencies
For after-hours electrical and gas emergencies, call 1800 678 198.
This number is available to callers within Western Australia only.
Consumer Protection
Show moreGeneral enquiries
For consumer and tenancy enquiries, call 1300 304 054 between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm, or email consumer@lgirs.wa.gov.au.
Other enquiries
- Associations and charities: 1300 304 074
- Consumer Protection licensing: 1300 304 064
- Bonds Administration: 1300 304 054 or email bondsadmin@lgirs.wa.gov.au
Short-Term Rental Accommodation Register
The Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) Register is the WA Government register for short-term rental accommodation premises.
For enquiries about the STRA Register:
Address: Level 2, 140 William Street, Perth WA 6000
Phone: 1300 304 054
Email: stra.enquiries@lgirs.wa.gov.au
Local Government
Show moreGeneral enquiries
For enquiries about local government matters, contact the department during telephone operating hours.
Phone: +61 8 9222 3333
Regional WA: 1800 634 541 (freecall)
Telephone hours: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
For advice and assistance for local governments, contact the Local Government Advisory Hotline.
Local Government Advisory Hotline: 1300 762 511
For local governments only.
Private Sector Labour Relations - Wageline
Show moreFor information and assistance with private sector employment matters, contact Wageline.
Wageline: 1300 655 266
Telephone hours: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
Racing, Gaming and Liquor
Show moreGeneral enquiries
For enquiries about racing, gaming and liquor matters, contact the department during telephone operating hours.
Phone: +61 8 6551 4888
WA country callers: 1800 634 541 (freecall)
Telephone hours: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
Email: rgl@lgirs.wa.gov.au
WorkSafe
Show moreGeneral enquiries
For general workplace safety enquiries and to report unsafe or inappropriate behaviour at work, call 1300 307 877 between 8.30 am and 5 pm.
WorkSafe licensing enquiries: 1300 424 091, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5 pm.
Dangerous Goods licences: +61 8 6251 2300
Reporting workplace incidents
To report a workplace-related death, serious injury or illness, or an immediately life-threatening dangerous incident, call the 24-hour WorkSafe reporting line on 1800 678 198.
Urgent medical assistance should be sought before contacting WorkSafe, where required.
For non-life-threatening incidents in general industry, report:
- Injury or illness: Report an injury or illness
- Dangerous incident: Report a dangerous incident
Mines safety reporting
For mines safety enquiries and reporting, call 1300 307 877 between 8.30 am and 5 pm.
For a death, serious injury or illness, or an immediately life-threatening dangerous incident at a mining or petroleum/geothermal operation, call the 24-hour WorkSafe reporting line on 1800 678 198.
For incidents at a worksite covered by the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022, submit incident details through the Safety Regulation System (SRS).