01What changes in Perth
The WA Government says regulated water-supply, sanitary and drainage plumbing can only be carried out by appropriately licensed people. Its guidance distinguishes plumbing contractors who can take responsibility for work from tradespeople who work under the relevant direction, and explains that WA’s framework relies on self-certification by licensed plumbing contractors.
Perth advertising should therefore identify the contracting business accurately and avoid implying that any general tradesperson can perform the advertised work. Joondalup, Wanneroo, Armadale and Rockingham create a wide metropolitan footprint; campaigns should be divided where travel, technician location, call-out charges or after-hours coverage change.
