WA Licensing Requirements and Audit Powers for Plumbing Industry Work

Plumbers Licensing Amendment Bill 2025

16 Jun 2026: This bill has passed its first house and is now before the second house for its own debate.

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

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Official page: progress through parliament

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

Plumbers cannot carry out industry work unless they are licensed or authorised
The relevant authority can audit records relating to plumbing industry work
Administrators can collect and share information obtained while managing the Plumbers Licensing Act 1995
Fines go up to 0,000 for breaking plumbing licensing regulations
Inspectors can enter premises; they can demand documents or order the fix of dangerous plumbing work
The Board and Building Commissioner can share information with each other
Administrators can use or disclose plumbing license data for legal proceedings; they can also do so with written consent
Prosecutors must start legal action within 2 years of an offence; for old offences, they only have 12 months from the start date
The Commerce Minister can give directions to the Board or Building Commissioner; the Commerce Minister cannot interfere in specific investigations or enforcement cases

The Debate

What different members said when this bill was debated:

Dan Caddy ALP

“I move: That the bill be now read a second time. The Plumbers Licensing Amendment Bill 2025 amends the Plumbers Licensing Act 1995. Its overarching objective is to implement recommendations arising from an independent review of plumbing legislation commissioned by the government and supported by extensive public and industry consultation.”

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Dr Tony Buti ALP

“I move: That the bill be now read a second time. The Plumbers Licensing Amendment Bill 2025 amends the Plumbers Licensing Act 1995. Its overarching objective is to implement recommendations arising from an independent review of plumbing legislation commissioned by the government and supported by extensive public and industry consultation.”

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