Work & Business Licences
Information about work and business licences in South Australia can be found on SA.GOV.AU
Building and trades
Real estate
Customer Service Centre temporary closure
Due to South Australia’s recent COVID-19 cases and staffing issues, our customer facing areas have made some temporary changes. The opening hours will be 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays).
Unexpected messages or visitors
Always be wary when you’re contacted out of the blue and know your rights to avoid things going wrong with unsolicited contact.
COVID-19 updates
Important information for consumers and businesses about the coronavirus.
COVID Marshals
From 21 August 2020, many South Australian businesses will require either a nominated or a dedicated COVID Marshal.
Some builders licence qualifications are changing
New qualification requirements will be introduced for anyone applying for a building work contractor’s licence to perform major residential building work
Counter Terrorism Awareness for Security Industry Personnel
A new publication developed by Consumer and Business Services and SAPOL is now available
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.
Labour hire laws
The Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 requires labour hire providers in South Australia to be licensed.
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Latest News
Further updates to the Form 1 and Form 2 vendor statements will commence on 1 July 2021.
New laws governing the use of labour hire within certain industries come into effect today, increasing accountability in those industries where workers are particularly vulnerable to exploitation.
Reforms to labour hire laws that ensure they will focus on industries where workers are most vulnerable to exploitation have passed State Parliament this week.
An unlicensed builder who performed substandard work at a Christies Downs home has been penalised in excess of $8,000.
South Australia's consumer watchdog has commenced proceedings in the Supreme Court against the director of a West Lakes based demolition business alleging he engaged in unconscionable conduct, wrongly accepted payment and made false or misleading representations to eight consumers.
South Australians are being urged to be on the lookout for so-called bitumen bandits, targeting parts of suburban Adelaide and the hills.
People licensed to perform major residential building work in South Australia will soon be subject to new training requirements, under new licensing rules aimed at strengthening the industry and better protecting consumers.
A Greenacres builder has been permanently banned from holding a building licence or being employed as a building work contractor, following disciplinary action taken by South Australia's consumer watchdog.