About the department
The Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) was formed on 1 July 2001.
The department has seven divisions: Consumer Protection, EnergySafety, Labour Relations, WorkSafe, Office of the Director General, Corporate Services and Resources Safety - formerly the Safety and Health Division of the Department of Industry and Resources.
Our Vision
A fair, safe and prosperous community.
Our Mission
To create an employment and trading environment that provides for the growth, safety and protection of the community by:
- Enhancing capacity;
- Ensuring an effective regulatory environment; and
- Enforcing the law.
For more information about the Department's operational divisions, visit their respective web entry points.



