NSW
Check licences through NSW Fair Trading for builders, electricians, plumbers and specialist contractors.
NSW Fair TradingLicensing
Tradie licences by Australian state and trade
Licensing protects safety, insurance and legal compliance. Before hiring anyone for regulated work, verify the licence with the official state or territory authority.
By state
Where to check tradie licensing
Rules vary. Electrical and plumbing are heavily regulated nationally through state systems. Building, waterproofing, gasfitting and specialist work can vary by threshold and category.
VIC
Building practitioners and plumbers are overseen through Victorian regulators. Electrical licensing is separate.
Victorian Building AuthorityQLD
Building and trade contractor licensing is managed through the QBCC, with separate electrical safety requirements.
QBCCWA
Building, plumbing, painting and electrical work have specific WA registration and licensing pathways.
Building and Energy WASA
Consumer and Business Services handles licensing for many South Australian trade and contractor categories.
CBS SATAS
Occupational licensing covers plumbing, gas, electrical and building services across Tasmania.
CBOS TasmaniaACT
Construction occupations and electrical, gas and plumbing licensing are handled by ACT government systems.
Access CanberraNT
Check Northern Territory contractor and occupational licensing before regulated trade work begins.
Northern Territory GovernmentBy trade
Trades where licence checks matter most
Electrical
Wiring, switchboards, safety switches, solar connection and EV chargers should be handled by licensed electricians.
Plumbing & gas
Water, drainage, sanitary plumbing, hot water and gasfitting often require licensed practitioners.
Building work
Licensing may depend on value thresholds, structural scope and contractor category in the relevant state.
Waterproofing
Bathroom, balcony and wet area failures are expensive. Check state rules before waterproofing work.
Painting
Some states license painting above specific job values. Check before larger repaint projects.
Roofing
Roof plumbing, metal roofing and structural roof work can have specific licence requirements.
Verification system
Before work starts, verify three things
Licence number, matching business name and the category that covers your exact job. Screenshots are handy. Paper trails are your friend.