Access Canberra licensed trades
The ACT's licensing authority for builders, electricians, plumbers and other construction occupations. Licences and any disciplinary actions are searchable through Access Canberra's public registers.
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Based on public register and directory records collected up to 1 July 2026. Not an official membership count.
Check a specific trader
Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current Access Canberra status on the official register, then run their name through our Cowboy Checker to see their reviews, credentials and company record in one place.
Where Access Canberra holders are
- ACT
Trades that hold it
Electrician · 5,447Builder · 5,121Plumber · 2,749Gasfitter · 2,263Drainage Contractor · 1,583Surveyor · 115Works Assessor · 4
Common questions
What is Access Canberra licensed trades?
The ACT's licensing authority for builders, electricians, plumbers and other construction occupations. Licences and any disciplinary actions are searchable through Access Canberra's public registers. (Licence required by law.)
How many tradespeople hold Access Canberra licensed trades?
We track 17,282 tradespeople with a Access Canberra licensed trades record, based on register and listing data collected up to 1 July 2026. This reflects the public records we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.
Can a Access Canberra licensed trades record be out of date?
Yes. 925 of the records we track appear expired or past their recorded expiry date, based on register and listing data collected up to 1 July 2026. Always confirm current status on the official register before hiring.
How do I check whether a specific trader holds Access Canberra licensed trades?
Check the official register at https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/, or look the trader up on MyTrustedTraders — profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.
Keep checking
We show what the public records say, with dates — a listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a trader is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.