Trade Licensing - What You Need to Know
Was the last tradesperson you hired licensed for the work they carried out?
Licensing of trade contractors was introduced to protect you from unskilled and unqualified tradespeople.
Hiring licensed tradespeople helps to ensure that your home improvement job or project goes smoothly.
Licensed tradespeople are likely to be:
- Appropriately qualified
- Experienced
- Covered by the appropriate insurance
Licensing Authorities by State/Territory
Below are some useful links where you can find out more detailed information on trade licensing requirements in your state. Please note that these requirements are subject to change from time to time in accordance with the relevant state’s current legislation.
New South Wales |
QueenslandQBCC - Queensland Building & Construction Commission - Building and Plumbing QLD Government - Security QLD Health - Pest Control |
Western Australia |
ACT |
VictoriaArchitects Registration Board VIC Surveyors Registration Board of Victoria Victoria Building Authority - Building and Plumbing VIC Health - Pest Control |
South AustraliaArchitectural Practice Board of SA Consumer & Business Services SA SA Government - Pest Control |
TasmaniaDepartment of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment - Surveyors and Pest Control TAS Government - Consumer Building and Occupational Services |
Northern TerritoryNT Building Practitioners Board NT Electrical Workers and Contractors Licensing Board |
Australia |