A new registration category has been created for people who ‘test and inspect’ fire sprinklers – or fire suppression systems. This category is for those who only undertake this type of plumbing work.
Land agents who deliberately mislead potential buyers by underquoting properties are being targeted by Consumer and Business Services under a push to stamp out dishonest industry practices.
The occupational licensing Acts require the Minister of Consumer and Business Services to establish panels of court assessors to sit with the Magistrates Court or District Court in certain civil and disciplinary proceedings.
A builder who performed work outside the scope of his licence, failed to produce a written contract, demanded payments prior to performing the work, and failed to take out the relevant indemnity insurance has been ordered to pay more than $31,000 in fines, compensation and costs.
In March 2017 Federal Small Business Minister Michael McCormack imposed a national interim ban to prevent the supply of certain types of decorative alcohol-fuelled devices, also known as ethanol burners.
It was implemented after serious injuries were reported, raising concerns about their...
A 35 year old Salisbury Downs man has been fined $3000 for selling used cars without a licence.
Under South Australia’s Second-hand Vehicle Dealer Act, anyone who buys or sells more than four used cars within a period of twelve months must hold the relevant licence.