Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS)

Understanding your rights as an employee can be confusing 🤔💭 Through Wageline, our Private Sector Labour Relations group shares information about State awards and entitlements and helps employers understand their obligations. This group makes sure employers in the State system comply with State employment laws ⚖📃 We investigate complaints about unpaid wages and entitlements (wage theft), help employees and employers resolve complaints, and enforce orders. In addition, through labour relations policy and law reform, we keep Western Australia’s industrial relations laws fair, up-to-date and protect vulnerable workers. Stay informed with Wageline 👉 https://lnkd.in/gyrMNXaw Keep an eye out for the next post on the groups within LGIRS 👋 #LGIRS #Gettoknowus

Three men have been fined a total of $25,000 by the Perth Magistrate Court for their involvement in an illegal common gaming house in Mount Lawley which was raided by gaming authorities in April 2023. The case of a fourth man charged is still before the Court. Three Crown Perth employees involved had their licences cancelled by the Gaming and Wagering Commission. Almost $130,000 cash seized in the raid has been forfeited to the State. Read more 👉https://lnkd.in/gYjy5iB7

Shopping shouldn’t come with surprises. Every consumer has the right to expect that what they buy works as promised — and to know what rights they have and remedies to seek if it doesn’t.   It’s our third post of introducing you to the groups that make up LGIRS, and today the focus is Consumer Protection WA   Consumer Protection provides information and advice to Western Australian consumers and traders on buying goods and services, buying, selling, or renting a home, dealing with scams or unlicensed traders, as well as on unsafe products and product recalls.   Consumer Protection aims to create a trading environment that is honest, transparent and treats people fairly. If you’re having trouble resolving an issue with a trader, our free conciliation service is here to help.   Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_nNqPxx   #LGIRS #Gettoknowus

The microchip database company HomeSafeID has been removed from Western Australia’s dog and cat regulations as of 23 July 2025. Earlier this year, the company ceased responding to customers and subsequently closed its operations. At that time, consumer alerts were issued. Pet owners who had their cat’s or dog’s microchip registered with HomeSafeID are urged to register with another prescribed microchip database company, as their registration will no longer be valid. More details 👉 https://lnkd.in/gRj6PV2P

Commissioners appointed to the City of Nedlands. Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has announced the appointment of three highly experienced Commissioners to lead the City of Nedlands. Following the resignation of five councillors, and as required by the Local Government Act 1995, the remaining councillor positions have been declared vacant by the Governor effective today, Friday 25 July. Cath Hart, David Caddy and Bianca Sandri (pictured with Minister Beazley) will replace the council of the City of Nedlands and fulfil its responsibilities to the community until a special election is held on 28 March next year. More details👉 https://lnkd.in/gfM7pTeZ

Let’s introduce you to our Local Government division which is responsible for ensuring that 139 local governments in WA and the Indian Ocean Territories are capable, well governed and meeting the obligations to the communities they serve. An important part of this task is improving the capacity of local governments to respond to community needs and meet expectations, while improving accountability and legislative compliance. Get to know Local Government 👉 https://lnkd.in/gj8njc_c

Get to know us 🙌 For the next few weeks, we will be taking you around the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety to meet the areas that make up who we are. First let’s reintroduce you to WorkSafe. WorkSafe WA is our workplace health and safety (WHS) regulator 👷♀️👷♂️ WorkSafe’s role is to protect every worker from harm by raising the standards of health and safety in all WA workplaces.   This starts with strong WHS laws, ensuring workplaces know their obligations under these laws and that they continue to meet them. We do this is a variety of ways, including inspections and investigations potentially leading to issuing notices and prosecutions, campaigns and education programs, and research and reporting. Because all WA workers deserve to return home safe every day. Whether you are an employer or a worker, find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gxqAWVx4 #LGIRS #Gettoknowus

Working Live Kills. Turn off the power before you work 💡 Building and Energy is educating the community on the dangers of working live, which is the leading cause of burns, shocks, serious accidents and fatalities for electricians. Make sure the power is disconnected while people are working on your home ⚡ Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gENWkEyT

We are pleased to introduce the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety’s Corporate Executive Team who will support our Director General Lanie Chopping through this new chapter. ◾ Erin Gauntlett, Deputy Director General Local Government and Racing, Gaming and Liquor. ◾ Ian Munns, Deputy Director General Corporate Services and Labour Relations. ◾ Peter Stewart, Acting Deputy Director General Building, Energy Safety and Service Delivery. ◾ Sally North, WorkSafe Commissioner. ◾ Trish Blake, Commissioner for Consumer Protection. For more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dcpWWpvh

Our industrial inspectors at Private Sector Labour Relations have recovered over $1 million in underpayments for WA workers in 2024–25. These underpayments included employment entitlements like wages, annual leave, and long service leave. Read the full story 👉 https://lnkd.in/ge6qkw7f