❓ A WA parliamentary question investigates the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection's handling of a consumer complaint regarding property defects, specifically questioning investigations into contractors and plumbing work, and a request for the complainant to contribute to investigation costs.
AnsweredQoN 1719Legislative Assembly
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(b) in particular, is the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection investigating the actions of contractors who provided reports as to the condition of 5 Columbia Street prior to Mr Ferguson’s purchase of the property at 5 Columba Street; (c) if not, why not; (d) is the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection investigating the standard of plumbing work carried out on the property prior to Mr Ferguson’s purchase of 5 Columba Street; (e) if not, why not; (f) is the Minister aware that the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection has asked Mr Ferguson to contribute $500 towards the cost of any investigation; (g) will the Minister provide the reason or reasons why Mr Ferguson has been asked to contribute $500 towards the cost of any investigation by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection; and (h) if not, why not?
(c) if not, why not; (d) is the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection investigating the standard of plumbing work carried out on the property prior to Mr Ferguson’s purchase of 5 Columba Street; (e) if not, why not; (f) is the Minister aware that the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection has asked Mr Ferguson to contribute $500 towards the cost of any investigation; (g) will the Minister provide the reason or reasons why Mr Ferguson has been asked to contribute $500 towards the cost of any investigation by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection; and (h) if not, why not?
(d) is the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection investigating the standard of plumbing work carried out on the property prior to Mr Ferguson’s purchase of 5 Columba Street; (e) if not, why not; (f) is the Minister aware that the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection has asked Mr Ferguson to contribute $500 towards the cost of any investigation; (g) will the Minister provide the reason or reasons why Mr Ferguson has been asked to contribute $500 towards the cost of any investigation by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection; and (h) if not, why not?
(e) if not, why not; (f) is the Minister aware that the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection has asked Mr Ferguson to contribute $500 towards the cost of any investigation; (g) will the Minister provide the reason or reasons why Mr Ferguson has been asked to contribute $500 towards the cost of any investigation by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection; and (h) if not, why not?
(f) is the Minister aware that the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection has asked Mr Ferguson to contribute $500 towards the cost of any investigation; (g) will the Minister provide the reason or reasons why Mr Ferguson has been asked to contribute $500 towards the cost of any investigation by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection; and (h) if not, why not?
(g) will the Minister provide the reason or reasons why Mr Ferguson has been asked to contribute $500 towards the cost of any investigation by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection; and (h) if not, why not?
(h) if not, why not?
(b) Yes. (c) Not applicable. (d) Yes. (e) Not applicable. (f) (g) I am aware that, during the course of the enquiries being made by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) on behalf of Mr and Mrs Ferguson, it was suggested that an independent building consultant report would be useful as evidence in preparing a civil action against a contractor. A quotation was sought from an independent building consultant and Mr and Mrs Ferguson were advised the cost would be approximately $500. I have also been advised that it was always expected these costs would form part of the monetary claim against the original contractor. DOCEP has been working with Mr and Mrs Ferguson to explore an alternative method of obtaining an independent opinion. I understand that arrangements have been put in place for an independent opinion to be sought through the Builders Registration Board. (h) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable. (d) Yes. (e) Not applicable. (f) (g) I am aware that, during the course of the enquiries being made by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) on behalf of Mr and Mrs Ferguson, it was suggested that an independent building consultant report would be useful as evidence in preparing a civil action against a contractor. A quotation was sought from an independent building consultant and Mr and Mrs Ferguson were advised the cost would be approximately $500. I have also been advised that it was always expected these costs would form part of the monetary claim against the original contractor. DOCEP has been working with Mr and Mrs Ferguson to explore an alternative method of obtaining an independent opinion. I understand that arrangements have been put in place for an independent opinion to be sought through the Builders Registration Board. (h) Not applicable.
(d) Yes. (e) Not applicable. (f) (g) I am aware that, during the course of the enquiries being made by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) on behalf of Mr and Mrs Ferguson, it was suggested that an independent building consultant report would be useful as evidence in preparing a civil action against a contractor. A quotation was sought from an independent building consultant and Mr and Mrs Ferguson were advised the cost would be approximately $500. I have also been advised that it was always expected these costs would form part of the monetary claim against the original contractor. DOCEP has been working with Mr and Mrs Ferguson to explore an alternative method of obtaining an independent opinion. I understand that arrangements have been put in place for an independent opinion to be sought through the Builders Registration Board. (h) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable. (f) (g) I am aware that, during the course of the enquiries being made by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) on behalf of Mr and Mrs Ferguson, it was suggested that an independent building consultant report would be useful as evidence in preparing a civil action against a contractor. A quotation was sought from an independent building consultant and Mr and Mrs Ferguson were advised the cost would be approximately $500. I have also been advised that it was always expected these costs would form part of the monetary claim against the original contractor. DOCEP has been working with Mr and Mrs Ferguson to explore an alternative method of obtaining an independent opinion. I understand that arrangements have been put in place for an independent opinion to be sought through the Builders Registration Board. (h) Not applicable.
(f) (g) I am aware that, during the course of the enquiries being made by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) on behalf of Mr and Mrs Ferguson, it was suggested that an independent building consultant report would be useful as evidence in preparing a civil action against a contractor. A quotation was sought from an independent building consultant and Mr and Mrs Ferguson were advised the cost would be approximately $500. I have also been advised that it was always expected these costs would form part of the monetary claim against the original contractor. DOCEP has been working with Mr and Mrs Ferguson to explore an alternative method of obtaining an independent opinion. I understand that arrangements have been put in place for an independent opinion to be sought through the Builders Registration Board. (h) Not applicable.
(h) Not applicable.
(c) if not, why not; (d) is the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection investigating the standard of plumbing work carried out on the property prior to Mr Ferguson’s purchase of 5 Columba Street; (e) if not, why not; (f) is the Minister aware that the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection has asked Mr Ferguson to contribute $500 towards the cost of any investigation; (g) will the Minister provide the reason or reasons why Mr Ferguson has been asked to contribute $500 towards the cost of any investigation by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection; and (h) if not, why not?
(d) is the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection investigating the standard of plumbing work carried out on the property prior to Mr Ferguson’s purchase of 5 Columba Street; (e) if not, why not; (f) is the Minister aware that the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection has asked Mr Ferguson to contribute $500 towards the cost of any investigation; (g) will the Minister provide the reason or reasons why Mr Ferguson has been asked to contribute $500 towards the cost of any investigation by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection; and (h) if not, why not?
(e) if not, why not; (f) is the Minister aware that the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection has asked Mr Ferguson to contribute $500 towards the cost of any investigation; (g) will the Minister provide the reason or reasons why Mr Ferguson has been asked to contribute $500 towards the cost of any investigation by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection; and (h) if not, why not?
(f) is the Minister aware that the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection has asked Mr Ferguson to contribute $500 towards the cost of any investigation; (g) will the Minister provide the reason or reasons why Mr Ferguson has been asked to contribute $500 towards the cost of any investigation by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection; and (h) if not, why not?
(g) will the Minister provide the reason or reasons why Mr Ferguson has been asked to contribute $500 towards the cost of any investigation by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection; and (h) if not, why not?
(h) if not, why not?
(b) Yes. (c) Not applicable. (d) Yes. (e) Not applicable. (f) (g) I am aware that, during the course of the enquiries being made by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) on behalf of Mr and Mrs Ferguson, it was suggested that an independent building consultant report would be useful as evidence in preparing a civil action against a contractor. A quotation was sought from an independent building consultant and Mr and Mrs Ferguson were advised the cost would be approximately $500. I have also been advised that it was always expected these costs would form part of the monetary claim against the original contractor. DOCEP has been working with Mr and Mrs Ferguson to explore an alternative method of obtaining an independent opinion. I understand that arrangements have been put in place for an independent opinion to be sought through the Builders Registration Board. (h) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable. (d) Yes. (e) Not applicable. (f) (g) I am aware that, during the course of the enquiries being made by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) on behalf of Mr and Mrs Ferguson, it was suggested that an independent building consultant report would be useful as evidence in preparing a civil action against a contractor. A quotation was sought from an independent building consultant and Mr and Mrs Ferguson were advised the cost would be approximately $500. I have also been advised that it was always expected these costs would form part of the monetary claim against the original contractor. DOCEP has been working with Mr and Mrs Ferguson to explore an alternative method of obtaining an independent opinion. I understand that arrangements have been put in place for an independent opinion to be sought through the Builders Registration Board. (h) Not applicable.
(d) Yes. (e) Not applicable. (f) (g) I am aware that, during the course of the enquiries being made by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) on behalf of Mr and Mrs Ferguson, it was suggested that an independent building consultant report would be useful as evidence in preparing a civil action against a contractor. A quotation was sought from an independent building consultant and Mr and Mrs Ferguson were advised the cost would be approximately $500. I have also been advised that it was always expected these costs would form part of the monetary claim against the original contractor. DOCEP has been working with Mr and Mrs Ferguson to explore an alternative method of obtaining an independent opinion. I understand that arrangements have been put in place for an independent opinion to be sought through the Builders Registration Board. (h) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable. (f) (g) I am aware that, during the course of the enquiries being made by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) on behalf of Mr and Mrs Ferguson, it was suggested that an independent building consultant report would be useful as evidence in preparing a civil action against a contractor. A quotation was sought from an independent building consultant and Mr and Mrs Ferguson were advised the cost would be approximately $500. I have also been advised that it was always expected these costs would form part of the monetary claim against the original contractor. DOCEP has been working with Mr and Mrs Ferguson to explore an alternative method of obtaining an independent opinion. I understand that arrangements have been put in place for an independent opinion to be sought through the Builders Registration Board. (h) Not applicable.
(f) (g) I am aware that, during the course of the enquiries being made by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) on behalf of Mr and Mrs Ferguson, it was suggested that an independent building consultant report would be useful as evidence in preparing a civil action against a contractor. A quotation was sought from an independent building consultant and Mr and Mrs Ferguson were advised the cost would be approximately $500. I have also been advised that it was always expected these costs would form part of the monetary claim against the original contractor. DOCEP has been working with Mr and Mrs Ferguson to explore an alternative method of obtaining an independent opinion. I understand that arrangements have been put in place for an independent opinion to be sought through the Builders Registration Board. (h) Not applicable.
(h) Not applicable.
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Answered
12 August 2003
Responded by
Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection
Response time
48 days
(a) Yes.
(b) Yes.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Yes.
(e) Not applicable.
(f) (g) I am aware that, during the course of the enquiries being made by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) on behalf of Mr and Mrs Ferguson, it was suggested that an independent building consultant report would be useful as evidence in preparing a civil action against a contractor.
A quotation was sought from an independent building consultant and Mr and Mrs Ferguson were advised the cost would be approximately $500.
I have also been advised that it was always expected these costs would form part of the monetary claim against the original contractor. DOCEP has been working with Mr and Mrs Ferguson to explore an alternative method of obtaining an independent opinion. I understand that arrangements have been put in place for an independent opinion to be sought through the Builders Registration Board.
(h) Not applicable.
(b) Yes.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Yes.
(e) Not applicable.
(f) (g) I am aware that, during the course of the enquiries being made by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) on behalf of Mr and Mrs Ferguson, it was suggested that an independent building consultant report would be useful as evidence in preparing a civil action against a contractor.
A quotation was sought from an independent building consultant and Mr and Mrs Ferguson were advised the cost would be approximately $500.
I have also been advised that it was always expected these costs would form part of the monetary claim against the original contractor. DOCEP has been working with Mr and Mrs Ferguson to explore an alternative method of obtaining an independent opinion. I understand that arrangements have been put in place for an independent opinion to be sought through the Builders Registration Board.
(h) Not applicable.
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