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Rental electrical compliance is the one area where the rules change completely depending on which state you are standing in. Victoria mandates a full periodic check of the whole installation; nowhere else does. Pick a state below for what it actually requires.
The comparison
| State | Periodic electrical check | Safety switches | Smoke alarms |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIC | Yes, every 2 years | Covered in the biennial check | Tested annually |
| NSW | No | No retrofit requirement | Annual landlord check, 2 business day repair |
| QLD | No | All power point circuits, within 90 days | Interconnected photoelectric, every bedroom |
| SA | No | In place before a change of tenancy | Mains if built 1995 or later; tested before tenancy |
| WA | No | Minimum 2 RCDs before sale, rent or hire | Mains, under 10 years old |
| TAS | No | Recommended, not required | Tested before each new tenancy |
| ACT | No | Modern switchboard required since Mar 2023 | Photoelectric only |
| NT | No | Tested within 30 days of tenancy start | Photoelectric, tested before tenancy |
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Last reviewed: September 2026. This page is general information for tradespeople and property owners, not legal advice. Rental and electrical safety laws change, and the requirements for an individual property can differ. Confirm the current position with your state regulator before you rely on it.