WA electrical worker fined $4,500 for unlicensed contracting work
A Perth electrician was fined $4,500 plus $770 costs for performing electrical contracting work without the required licence in WA.
$4,500 fine issued to a Perth electrical worker for unlicensed contracting work, plus $770 in costs.
What happens if you do electrical contracting work in WA without a licence?
Electricians in WA must hold a valid contracting licence before taking on jobs. Operating without one risks fines exceeding $5,000.
Key takeaways
- A Perth electrician was fined $4,500 and ordered to pay $770 costs for unlicensed contracting work.
- WA law requires electricians to hold a contracting licence before taking on work independently.
- Total financial penalty reached $5,270, a significant hit for any sole trader or small operator.
- WA regulators are actively prosecuting unlicensed electrical work — check your licence status now.
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