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News & Updates
QBCC Townsville Office has reopened
Our Townsville office has reopened to help the community recover from natural disasters such as floods by providing technical and general advice on a wide range of rebuilding issues.
We, along with other organisations, have developed a number of fact sheets and publications to help you rebuild.
Posted 11.Feb.2019
Rebuilding after a flood
The QBCC assists Queensland communities recover from natural disasters such as floods by providing technical and general advice on a wide range of rebuilding issues.
We, along with other organisations, have developed a number of fact sheets and publications to help you rebuild.
Posted 04.Feb.2019
New security of payment laws commence
It’s now easier to get paid for construction work or related goods and services in Queensland. Elements of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (BIF Act) and amendments to the QBCC Act commenced on 17 December 2018.
Posted 21.Dec.2018
Licensing Information Statements
In 2016 the QBCC stopped issuing Licensing Information Statements. For more information about when you need a licence see Apply for a licence and When is a contractor licence required.
Posted 10.Dec.2018
Information sessions about QBCC financial requirements
Almost half of all financial documents submitted to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission are either incorrect or require clarification.
Posted 30.Nov.2018
Upcoming maintenance to myQBCC
Due to system maintenance, our online portal myQBCC will be unavailable this Thursday 29 November between 7pm and 11pm. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Posted 27.Nov.2018
Mandatory reporting of safety incidents
Licence holders in Queensland’s building industry have been reminded that reporting of serious safety incidents is now a mandatory requirement for industry members and people can be prosecuted for failing to do so. Read more..
Posted 31.Oct.2018
New pool register
The pool register is now live. You will notice many improvements to the new register and the pool inspector search on myQBCC, the new home for pool safety at QBCC.
See New system changes for PSIs for more information which includes detail about the PSI Top-up refund form (PDF).
Posted 26.Oct.2018
QBCC working smarter
The QBCC is on a mission to work smarter by using data, analytics and automation to help us make better informed decisions and become a more effective regulator.
We are focused on ensuring that new laws are implemented effectively to ensure that people get paid for the work they do and where consumers are protected from non-conforming building products. Read more...
Posted 04.Oct.2018
Warning - Email Phishing Scam
Yesterday we received reports of a phishing scam where subscribers to a restaurant booking service have received phishing emails with the subject line “QBCC Policy Purchase Receipt”.
These emails were not sent by the QBCC, and we can confirm that no breaches of customer privacy have been identified. If you received one of these emails we advise you to delete the email and do not click the link.
Posted 04.Oct.2018
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