Early access in Australia. We are still building our directory for Australia. The profiles here show real public evidence from named sources, but coverage is limited and our checks are not yet as complete as on our UK site. Treat this as a preview, not a full picture.

Licence required by law

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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17,360tradespeople with an Access Canberra entry in the public data we track
1,167entries appear expired or past their stated expiry date

Based on public register entries and source listings collected up to 10 July 2026. Not an official membership count.

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Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current Access Canberra status on the official register, then run their name through our Dodgy Tradie Check to see their reviews, credentials and company details in one place.

Where Access Canberra holders are

  • ACT17,360 entries tracked

Trades that hold it

Electrician · 5,478Builder · 5,147Plumber · 2,758Gasfitter · 2,270Drainage Contractor · 1,588Surveyor · 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 17,360 tradespeople with an Access Canberra licensed trades entry, based on register and listing data collected up to 10 July 2026. This reflects the public entries we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.

Can an Access Canberra licensed trades entry be out of date?

Yes. 1,167 of the entries we track appear expired or past their stated expiry date, based on register and listing data collected up to 10 July 2026. Always confirm current status on the official register before hiring.

How do I check whether a specific tradesperson holds Access Canberra licensed trades?

Check the official register at https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/, or look the tradesperson up on MyTrustedTraders. Profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.

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We show what the public sources say, with dates. A listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a tradesperson is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.