The home battery discount drops on 1 January
How the federal battery discount changes on 1 January 2027, why the installation date decides it, and what to ask when comparing quotes.
Rental electrical compliance in WA: RCDs and smoke alarms explained
What WA property managers and landlords need to know about RCDs and smoke alarms in rentals, from the official rules.
A tenant says there is no RCD. What happens next?
The official WA process when a tenant reports missing RCDs, from the first request to a Building and Energy Order.
New battery system standards now in force in WA
Building and Energy confirmed that electrical licence holders in WA must comply with updated battery system and cable standards from 19 June 2026.
Swapped conductors made taps live: what the regulator said
A Western Australian electrician was fined after a wiring error at a meter made water pipes and taps live. What happened and what to do if you feel a tingle.
Top five electrical defects in WA in 2025
The five defects listed in Building and Energy’s December 2025 Electrical Focus newsletter, with the number of orders and notices issued in 2025.
Check the date on your smoke alarm
What WA rental rules say about smoke alarm age, mains power and expiry dates, and where to find the date on the alarm.
Asbestos in older switchboard panels: what the WA rules say
What Building and Energy says about asbestos in older switchboard panels, who can remove it.
Replacing an old rewireable fuse: what the WA rules say
What Building and Energy says about replacing semi-enclosed rewireable fuses, and what Western Power requires when a switchboard is upgraded.
Three defects electricians must report in WA
What Building and Energy says electricians must do when they find unenclosed joints, degraded wiring insulation or recessed lights that overheat.