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David Hillyard was appointed as Acting Commissioner for Consumer Protection in December 2015. Prior to this, he was the Director of Consumer Protection’s Retail and Services Directorate. David has worked with Consumer Protection for over 35 years and has been in senior management roles where most...
About us
29 Mar 2017

Running a co-operative

Displaying a co-operative name The co-operative’s name must appear on its common seal, publications and business documents. You must also display a notice at the co-operative’s registered office stating the name of the co-operative and identifying the address as its registered office. Annual...
Running a co-operative
30 Dec 2016

Rules for co-operatives

The rules are one of the most important documents any co-operative will create. The rules form the basis of everything a co-operative does, so taking time to be thorough, thinking them through and getting them right will pay dividends. The rules form a binding contract between the co-operative and...
Rules
30 Dec 2016

Winding up a co-operative

If a co-operative intends to cease its activities, winding up ensures its assets are distributed lawfully. A co-operative can be wound-up in four ways: Winding-up on Certificate of the Registrar; Winding-up by the Supreme Court; Voluntary Winding-up by a creditor; or Voluntary winding-up by members...
Winding up a co-operative
30 Dec 2016

Co-operatives Law Reforms

The Co-operatives Amendment Act 2016 (the Act), commenced on 1 January 2017, and amends the Co-operatives Act 2009 . These changes align co-operatives law in Western Australia with co-operatives legislation in other states and territories and allow Western Australia to participate in the Co-...
New laws for co-operatives
02 Feb 2016

Co-operatives Regulations amendments review for implementation of national law

This is the second stage in the review of laws affecting co-operatives in Western Australia. Status : Closed - Monday 29 February 2016 Consumers and business who believe they may be affected by proposals to amend the Co-operatives Regulations 2010 were urged to consider the proposed changes and to...
Consultations and reports
13 Jan 2016

Co-operatives fees and forms

Fees and forms for co-operatives Forms Form 99 payment form should accompany your application forms Registering a co-operative Form 01 Application for approval of proposed rules of a co-operative Form 02 Application for approval of disclosure statement for a proposed distributing co-operative Form...
Registering a co-operative
24 Jun 2014

Consumer Protection forms

Consumer Protection has a variety of prescribed (mandatory) and template forms. The links below are to help you find the form you need: Licences Motor vehicle industry licensing fees and forms (Motor vehicle dealers, salespersons, yard managers, car market operators, repairers and repair businesses...
Online resources
30 May 2014

Media statements

Consumer Protection media statements are available online. Ministerial media statements Media statements issued by the Hon John R. Quigley LLB JP MLA, Minister for Commerce, are available from the Government Media Office page . Media statements issued by the Hon Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for...
About us
18 May 2014

Online resources

Consumer Protection provides a variety of online resources: Online complaint form – to submit a complaint about a trader. Please attempt to follow our advice on resolving disputes via the consumer complaint checklist before formally making a complaint. WA ScamNet – profiles the most prevalent scams...
Online resources
18 May 2014

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Publications

Co-operative form 36 - Statutory declaration in support of a special resolution (other than for altering rules)

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Should you require assistance with completing this form please contact Charities branch by telephone on 1300 304 074 (within Australia) or email . This application should only be lodged in...
Consumer Protection
Form – notification
29 Jun 2018

Co-operative form 35 - Application for registration of a special resolution

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Should you require assistance with completing this form please contact Charities branch by telephone on 1300 304 074 (within Australia) or email . What do I need to complete an application To...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
29 Jun 2018

Co-operative form 24 - Notification of resignation, removal or cessation of an auditor

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Should you require assistance with completing this form please contact Charities branch by telephone on 1300 304 074 (within Australia) or email . What do I need to complete an application To...
Consumer Protection
Form – notification
29 Jun 2018

Co-operatives Annual reports templates - directors and auditors

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Co-operatives Annual reports templates - directors and auditors
Consumer Protection
Template
26 Apr 2018

Co-operatives schedule 1 - matters for which rules must make provision

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Co-operatives schedule 1 - matters for which rules must make provision
Consumer Protection
Schedule
26 Apr 2018

Co-operative form 72 - Application for voluntary deregistration of a co-operative

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Should you require assistance with completing this form please contact the Association and Charities Branch on 1300 304 074 (within Australia) or email . What do I need to complete an application To...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
04 Jul 2018

Co-operative form 12 - Application for extension or abridgement of time

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Should you require assistance with completing this form please contact the Association and Charities Branch on 1300 304 074 (within Australia) or email . What do I need to complete an application To...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
04 Jul 2018

Co-operative form 33 - Statutory declaration in support of an alteration of the rules

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Should you require assistance with completing this form please contact the Association and Charities Branch on 1300 304 074 (within Australia) or email . This application should only be lodged in...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
04 Jul 2018

Co-operative form 32 - Application for registration of an alteration of rules

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Should you require assistance with completing this form please contact the Association and Charities Branch on 1300 304 074 (within Australia) or email . Alteration to the rules must be lodged within...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
04 Jul 2018

Co-operative form 30 - Application for approval of proposed alteration to the rules

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Should you require assistance with completing this form please contact t he Association and Charities Branch on 1300 304 074 (within Australia) or email . This application must be lodged at least 21...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
04 Jul 2018

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Announcements

DMIRS Annual Report released online

The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety’s inaugural Annual Report, tabled in Parliament on 19 September 2018, is now available on the website . The 2017-18 report highlights the department’s key achievements and financial performance for the last financial year and showcases what we do for the community of Western Australia. The report also includes independently audited reports...
Corporate
Department News
25 Oct 2018

Serious chemical burns result in $47,900 penalty for principal employer Rand Transport

Rand Transport (1986) Pty Ltd was handed a $45,000 fine and a $2900 costs penalty in the Perth Magistrate Court following serious ammonia gas burns to a contract worker. Rand, a cold storage food distributor, pleaded guilty to failing to provide and maintain a safe workplace where contractors were not exposed to hazards. On 11 December 2014, during the construction of a dividing wall within a...
WorkSafe
Media release
30 May 2018

National reforms create level playing field for WA co-operatives

Western Australian co-operatives have now been included under national regulations, completing a reform process that enables them to compete equally with other enterprises. The final step in the reform process came with the recent approval of amendments to the national regulations, which recognise new WA laws that came into effect on January 1, 2017. The new laws offer several advantages to co-...
Consumer Protection
Media release
24 Nov 2017

Commissioner Blog: Clean up of associations & clubs list

With Acting Commissioner for Consumer Protection David Hillyard Are you a member of a club or group? If it is a registered Association, do you know if it has lodged its annual information statement? We are compiling a list of associations that may be defunct as they have not been submitting an annual information statement and appear to have been dormant for 12 months or more. The reason...
Consumer Protection
Media release
17 Aug 2017

New laws for WA’s associations and clubs

New laws have been passed which are aimed at helping associations and clubs in WA operate more efficiently by providing them with a clearer framework in which to operate under a simplified set of regulations. The new laws will replace the existing Associations Incorporation Act 1987 and will apply to all existing incorporated associations in Western Australia. The changes are expected to come...
Consumer Protection
Media release
07 Dec 2015

Consumer Protection on the move

After fifteen years being based at the Forrest Centre on St Georges Terrace in Perth, Consumer Protection has moved to a new CBD location. The main location is Gordon Stephenson House, 140 William Street Perth with front counter services available on Level 2. The move is in line with the state government's plan to consolidate existing office space for the public service. Consumer Protection’s...
Consumer Protection
Media release
30 Sep 2014

REMOVED - Early closure for Consumer Protection this Friday, 26 September 2014

The St Georges Terrace office of Consumer Protection is moving offices over the September long weekend and in preparation it will close early this Friday . Bonds will close at 1.00pm; while all other services (including our Contact Centre) will close at 3.30pm. While there may be some minor services disruptions, we expect to be fully operational by 10.00am, Tuesday 30 September 2014. If you have...
Consumer Protection
Department News
22 Sep 2014
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