While the situation with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is changing rapidly, we remain focussed on delivering our services while adhering to advice from Government to protect the health and safety of our staff and the wider community.

The department is planning for a range of scenarios and endeavouring to ensure continuity of service.

A number of functions can be performed remotely or by using our online services if required. Should this become increasingly necessary, then staff will also be available to provide assistance via telephone.

We are aiming to continue key services with minimal disruptions, but time frames may change and there could be an impact on our ability to deliver non-essential services.

The department will keep stakeholders updated as the situation evolves through our website, announcements, newsletters and social media.

For information about COVID-19 health risks, please visit the Department of Health website or call the Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080. 

Information from DMIRS

Changes to DMIRS services

• DMIRS regional office counter service changes

Public sector labour relations

• COVID-19 Coronavirus Information for Public Sector Employers

Private sector labour relations

• Employment impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

Consumer Protection

• Commissioner's Blog: Weigh-up your rights as gyms close
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs - your consumer rights
• Don’t get caught by fake COVID-19 coronavirus cures and cons
• WAScamNet COVID-19 coronavirus scams
• COVID-19 coronavirus - Advice for incorporated associations and clubs

• $70,000 in losses reported from victims of COVID-19-related scams 

Building and Energy

• Building and Energy Covid-19 safety advice
• Pool safety checklist for residents during COVID-19 pandemic (local government information)
• Electrical and gas safety while working from home

Resource and Environmental Regulation

• Administrative procedures amended to support the resources sector 
• Suspension on issuing Miner's Rights and Section 40E Permits
• Continuity of Resource and Environmental Regulation Group services
• DMIRS works with stakeholders on COVID-19 coronavirus
• Tenement holders can apply for COVID-19 expenditure exemptions

Resources Safety

• Stay informed about COVID-19 coronavirus
• Fireworks schedule no longer available
• COVID-19: Managing modified rosters and fatigue

WorkSafe

• Coronavirus - What can be done to prepare for the possibility of a viral outbreak in the workplace? (announcement)
• What to do if a worker has COVID-19
• COVID-19 coronavirus - looking after your mental health
• COVID-19 coronavirus - frequently asked questions

• COVID-19 coronavirus: Industry specific information