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| Rule | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LicenceWhat the register calls it | Contractor licence (refrigeration work) | Plumbing registration or licence (refrigerated air-conditioning work; mechanical services work) | Contractor licence (Mechanical services—air-conditioning and refrigeration) | Electrical contractors licence | Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic's Licence (restricted electrical licence) | Plumbing contractor licence | Electrical contractor licence | Electrician licence |
| Licence needed fromJob value that triggers it | Any job value | Depends on the work1 | Over $3,3002 | Depends on the work3 | Any job value4 | Depends on the work5 | Any job value6 | Depends on the work7 |
| Check the registerThe official public register | Building Commission NSW register | Building and Plumbing Commission register | Queensland Building and Construction Commission register | Consumer and Business Services register | Building and Energy (WA Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety) register | Consumer Affairs Tasmania register | NT WorkSafe register | Access Canberra — ACT Construction Occupations Registrar register |
| Written contractRequired above | Over $5,000 · large job contract over $20,0008 | Over $10,0009 | Over $3,300 · Level 2 regulated contract (full written contract) from $20,000 | From $20,000 | Over $7,500 | From $20,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Deposit capMost you can be asked for | Up to 10%8 | Not listed | Not listed | Up to 5%10 | Up to 6.5%11 | Not listed | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Warranty insuranceBuilder must hold it above | Over $20,000 · minimum cover $340,0008 | Over $20,0009 | Does not apply | From $20,000 · minimum cover $250,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Cooling-offAfter you sign | 5 business days · on contracts over $20,000128 | 5 business days · on contracts over $10,0009 | 5 business days · on contracts over $3,300 | 5 business days · on contracts over $20,000 | Does not apply | 5 business days · on contracts over $20,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply |
- 1VIC · Licence needed from: Systems that heat or cool a building need a plumber registered for refrigerated air-conditioning work. Synthetic refrigerant work needs an ARC licence.
- 2QLD · Licence needed from: On a house, shed or garage, refrigeration work needs a QBCC building licence. Synthetic refrigerant work needs an ARC licence.
- 3SA · Licence needed from: Plug-in fridge repairs need no state licence. Synthetic refrigerant work needs an ARC licence. Fixed systems need a registered electrical worker and licensed contractor.
- 4WA · Licence needed from: New or changed fixed wiring also needs a licensed electrician and electrical contractor.
- 5TAS · Licence needed from: Plug-in fridge repairs need no state licence. Synthetic refrigerant work needs an ARC licence. Building heating or cooling systems need a mechanical services plumber.
- 6NT · Licence needed from: Installing or wiring refrigeration equipment needs an electrician with an unrestricted licence. Handling refrigerant also needs a refrigerant handling licence.
- 7ACT · Licence needed from: Any new wiring needs an unrestricted electrician. Refrigerant handling needs a refrigerant handling licence.
- 8NSW · You get these protections for refrigeration and air-conditioning work on a home.
- 9VIC · A contract just for refrigerated air-conditioning work does not get these protections. A bigger building job that includes it does.
- 10SA · Deposit cap: Applies only to contracts of $20,000 or more. Smaller jobs have no deposit limit.
- 11WA · Deposit cap: This limit applies to jobs that cost more than $7,500 and less than $500,000.
- 12NSW · Cooling-off: The price includes GST.
NSW Sources: nsw.gov.au, Home Building Regulation 2014, Home Building Act 1989. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
VIC Sources: Building Act 1993, bpc.vic.gov.au, Plumbing Regulations 2018, consumer.vic.gov.au, Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
QLD Sources: Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018, qbcc.qld.gov.au, Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
SA Sources: sa.gov.au, Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Electricians Act 1995, cbs.sa.gov.au, Building Work Contractors Act 1995. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
WA Sources: Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, wa.gov.au, Home Building Contracts Regulations 1992, Home Building Contracts Act 1991. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
TAS Sources: Occupational Licensing Act 2005, consumeraffairs.tas.gov.au, buildingstandards.tas.gov.au, Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
NT Sources: worksafe.nt.gov.au, Electrical Safety Regulations 2024, Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 1993, Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
ACT Sources: planning.act.gov.au, accesscanberra.act.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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Across Australia, refrigeration typically runs $21,885 – $69,625 for coolroom installation.
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