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News & Updates
Special Joint Taskforce to investigate fraudulent behaviour
The Queensland Government has established a Special Joint Taskforce to investigate complaints or allegations of fraudulent behaviour that relate to subcontractor non-payment in the building industry. Any individual or organisation can make a confidential submission by 5pm, Friday 17 May.
For more information, including how to make a submission, visit the Special Joint Taskforce website.
Posted 24.Apr.2019
First financial deadline fast approaching following law reforms
Large construction companies with an annual revenue of more than $30 million have until the end of March to get their financial reports to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC), or risk court action.
Posted 25.Mar.2019
Public warning - Queenslanders warned to avoid rogue painter-renovator
QBCC has issued a Public Warning about ALI FARAJ, an unlicensed individual with an extensive history of illegal building activities in several states. Read more..
Posted 20.Mar.2019
New fee structure for QBCC plumbing & drainage occupational licences
From 1 March 2019 individuals (not companies) who hold a QBCC plumbing or drainage related contractor, nominee supervisor and site supervisor licence are not required to pay a fee if they apply for, restore or renew a range of corresponding occupational licences under the Plumbing and Drainage Act. Read more...
Posted 07.Mar.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
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