Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

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Announcements

Media release

Make the right connection after buying new gas appliances

WA’s energy safety regulator says consumers buying new barbecues and other gas appliances this festive season should check which type of LPG cylinder they connect to after a Perth man was left with serious arm burns.
Media release

Beware the tech-support trap as scam losses soar

A warning has been issued for consumers to immediately hang-up on anyone who tells them to download software or an app to fix a supposed technical issue, as new figures reveal remote access scams have stolen more than $400,000 from Western Australians so far this year.
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What we do

Supporting a safe, fair and responsible future for Western Australian communities, industries, energy and resources sectors.

Building and Energy

Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.

Consumer Protection

Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.

Energy Policy WA

Policy advice to the government on secure, reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy delivery.

Geological Survey of Western Australia

Geoscientific data, information and services to support the responsible use of the State’s natural resources.

Government Sector Labour Relations

Information and resources for agencies on government sector employment and labour relations.

Licensing and Registration

Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, licensing, registrations, permits, exemption or accreditation.

Private Sector Labour Relations

Long service leave in WA, and pay and entitlements for the state industrial relations system.

Resource and Environmental Regulation

Regulates the resource sector in Western Australia and provides geoscientific information to reduce exploration risk and inform government.

WorkSafe

Regulation and promotion of workplace health and safety including in general industry and the mining and petroleum industries.

Services

Ministerial reporting

Minister David Michael

Hon David Michael MLA

Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Ports; Road Safety; Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport

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