Trade Licensing - What You Need to Know

Was the last tradesperson you hired licensed for the work they carried out?

Licensing of trade contractors was introduced to protect you from unskilled and unqualified tradespeople.

Hiring licensed tradespeople helps to ensure that your home improvement job or project goes smoothly.

Licensed tradespeople are likely to be:

• Appropriately qualified
• Experienced
• Covered by the appropriate insurance

Licensing Authorities by State/Territory

Below are some useful links where you can find out more detailed information on trade licensing requirements in your state. Please note that these requirements are subject to change from time to time in accordance with the relevant state’s current legislation.