In Western Australia, the Architects Board is the body authorised to examine, register and investigate complaints about architects, and those fraudulently claiming to be architects.

It was created by State Government legislation (the Architects Act 1921-1978, replaced by the Architects Act 2004, which was proclaimed on 15 November 2005). Although the Board reports to State Parliament through the Minister for Housing & Works, it is entirely self funded by all the architects. The Board is composed of ten members. Four are elected by architects, six are appointed by the Minister, including four community representatives and two architects.

The Board protects the interests of consumers
Only Architects registered by the Architects Board may describe themselves as architects. Under Section 64 of the Architects Act 2004, it is an offence for anyone who is not registered with the Architects' Board to claim they are practicing architecture.

The Architects Act 2004 also requires that corporations describing themselves as architects must be licensed with the Architects Board. The Registrar of the Architects Board is able to advise which corporations comply with the requirements for licensing.

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