Effective from 1 July 2025, the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is now the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS).

Plumbing industry regulation is the responsibility of the department's Building, Energy Safety, and Service Delivery (BESSD) Group. There are no changes to staff contact details, functions or services.

The department’s website is now www.lgirs.wa.gov.au.

For more information, see this announcement.