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.
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Preceding agency |
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| Dissolved | 1 January 2009 |
| Superseding agency | |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Western Australia |
| Employees | 921 (2006) |
| Agency executive |
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| Website | www.docep.wa.gov.au |
Preceding authorities
editLegislation 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)
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ "[Title Not Found]".