The Department of Consumer and Employment Protection was a department of the Government of Western Australia. As of 1 January 2009, it became the Department of Commerce. Preceding authorities Legislation was not enacted in Western Australia until the 1970s. The names and dates of preceding authorities: Ministry of Fair Trading (1993-01-01 - 2001-07-01) Ministry of Consumer Affairs (1988-01-01 - 1993-01-01) Bureau of Consumer Affairs (1975-01-01 - 1983-01-01) Consumer Protection Bureau (1972-01-01 - 1975-01-01) External links Government of Western Australia website Department of Consumer and Employment Protection website References Consumer 2009 disestablishments in Australia Government agencies disestablished in 2009