Licensing of Selected Occupations

Important Update on the review and licensing requirements

Licensing for five occupations has been removed following the commencement of the Occupational Licensing Legislation Amendment (Regulatory Reform) Act 2009.

Licences under the Home Building Act 1989 in the occupational categories of flooring, mechanical services, building consultant, and kit home supplier were abolished on 16 September 2009. Affected tradespeople will be contacted by the Office of Fair Trading shortly.

Licensing requirements for optical dispensers will cease on 1 July 2010. Optical dispensers should note that the NSW Unregistered Health Practitioners Code of Conduct will be amended to provide that only persons with a qualification in optical dispensing at least equivalent to a Certificate IV may sell or dispense contact lenses.

Motor Vehicle Repairers who fit vehicle accessories that do not affect the performance, safety or security of a vehicle should contact the Office of Fair Trading for information on proposed clarifications to activities that require a licence.

Licensing for entertainment industry agents/managers and venue consultants will be removed following a broader review of the Entertainment Industry Act 1989.