Department of Consumer and Employment Protection

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Department of Consumer and Employment Protection
Agency overview
Preceding agency
  • Ministry of Fair Trading
Dissolved1 January 2009
Superseding agency
Jurisdiction Government of Western Australia
Employees921 (2006)
Agency executive
  • Brian Bradley, Director General
Website www.docep.wa.gov.au

The Department of Consumer and Employment Protection was a department of the Government of Western Australia. As of 1 January 2009, it became the Department of Commerce.

Contents

Preceding authorities

Legislation was not enacted in Western Australia until the 1970s. [1] The names and dates of preceding authorities: [2]

Ministry of Fair Trading (1993-01-01 - 2001-07-01)
Ministry of Consumer Affairs (1988-01-01 - 1993-01-01)
Bureau of Consumer Affairs (1975-01-01 - 1983-01-01)
Consumer Protection Bureau (1972-01-01 - 1975-01-01)

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References

  1. "Three-line defence for the consumer". The Canberra Times . Vol. 46, no. 12, 983. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 3 December 1971. p. 2. Retrieved 6 March 2022 via National Library of Australia.
  2. "[Title Not Found]".