Information about work and business licences in South Australia can be found on SA.GOV.AU
Building and trades
Real estate
Counter Terrorism Awareness for Security Industry Personnel
A new publication developed by Consumer and Business Services and SAPOL is now available
Labour hire laws
The Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 requires labour hire providers in South Australia to be licensed.
Buying a used car?
You might save a few dollars if you buy from a private seller, but there are more risks than buying from a licensed car dealer.
Property management reforms
By 28 September 2019 all employees of a registered land agent who manage properties must have completed specific property management training and be registered with CBS
Digital licences for occupational licence holders
South Australians can now carry selected government issued passes and licences on an Apple or Android smart phone or tablet device.
Download resources
Access common resources and downloads in our resource centre.
Latest News
South Australia's consumer watchdog has taken disciplinary action after grossly negligent work led to an Elizabeth Vale man suffering a severe electric shock.
CBS has put an Adelaide builder on notice, after his business initially failed to secure indemnity insurance for 17 residential properties.
City Builders has entered into a written assurance with Consumer and Business Services after allegedly commencing work on the properties without...
A new resource will help better prepare security personnel if they need to respond to a suspected terrorism incident in South Australia.
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.
An undischarged bankrupt barred from operating as a business director has been fined nearly $9000 for misleading consumers and carrying out unlicensed building works.
South Australia’s consumer watchdog has warned consumers against doing business with a Torrensville-based company supplying and installing solar panels, following multiple complaints.
South Australia’s consumer watchdog is warning the public against dealing with a Campbelltown-based man advertising washing machine repairs following complaints of unsatisfactory services.
South Australia’s consumer watchdog has reminded electrical contractors to ensure they are licensed, after a company director was fined $5000 and ordered to pay $800 in prosecution costs for aiding and abetting a company to conduct business as an electrical contractor without a licence.