Business Services
Consumer Protection is committed to promoting a fair and competitive environment for traders and businesses. This section provides easy access to information and advice for traders and businesses. Here you can find out about your rights and responsibilities as traders under the fair trading laws of Western Australia, or how to set up a business name.
Austrailan Consumer Law
Australian now has a single, national consumer law: the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). Find out more.
In August and September, Consumer Protection will be holding free seminars on the ACL for businesses in Joondalup, East Perth and Fremantle. Places are limited so register online early.
General Advice
- New businesses
- Incorporated Associations
- Charities
- Cooperatives
- Product Safety
- Retail Trading Hours
- Trading Standards
- Business names registration
- Limited partnerships
- Register of Encumbered Vehicles (REVs)
Licensing and registration services
Apart from general advice and information, Consumer Protection also provides information, licensing and registration services for
- Debt collectors
- Employment Agents
- Land valuers
- Motor vehicle dealers and salepersons
- Motor vehicle repairers
- Real estate and Business agents
- Settlement agents
- Travel agents