Department of Consumer and Employment Protection
Government department of Western Australia
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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.
Preceding agency
- Ministry of Fair Trading
Dissolved1 January 2009
Superseding agency
JurisdictionGovernment of Western Australia
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| Dissolved | 1 January 2009 |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Western Australia |
| Employees | 921 (2006) |
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| Website | www.docep.wa.gov.au |
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)