The department regulates a wide range of industrial activities, including Building & Energy, WorkSafe high risk work, dangerous goods and Consumer Protection. The department receives and processes around 120,000 licence applications a year.
Licensing imposes rules and requirements on organisations and occupations that are intended to reduce the risk of harm to people, the environment or the economy.
The types of licences the department regulates are listed on the right under their appropriate regulator. If you are looking to become licensed the requirements and applications can be found on the licensing pages.
Building and Energy - Licensing and registration
For all applications regarding builders, building engineers or surveyors, electrical, gasfitters, owner-builders, painters, plumbers.
Consumer Protection - Licensing and registration
For all applications regarding debt collector's, employment agent's, land valuer's, motor vehicle dealer and repair, real estate and settlement agent licensing and registration.
WorkSafe - Licensing and registration
For all applications regarding asbestos removals and assessors, demolition, high risk work and Plant and design registration.
Mutual Recognition
For individuals seeking registration in Western Australia through mutual recognition of their occupational registration issued in Australia or New Zealand.
Automatic Mutual Recognition (AMR)
For individuals seeking automatic deemed registration to operate in Western Australia under the authority of their home State registration.
LGIRS - General licensing information
General information for licensing and how to notify the department of changes to your licence, registration or permit.
Short-Term Rental Accommodation Register
How to apply for the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Register.
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