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Head contractors and subcontractors who have not been paid an adjudicated amount (amount decided by an adjudicator as owing) will be able to give a payment withholding request to the party that is higher in the contractual chain than their …

Browser Support – How to get the best experience  We are aware that visitors will use a diverse variety of operating systems and internet browsers to access our website. While we want every visitor to have the best possible experience, we recognise …

The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) is an independent, accessible and in some cases less expensive pathway to help resolve a construction contract payment dispute. You can apply to QCAT for certain types of domestic and …

One of the ways in which non-compliance is likely to come to our attention, is through an approved audit program. Purpose of the program To ascertain compliance by trustees with their obligations under Chapter 2 of the Building Industry Fairness …

If you’re a subcontractor and someone owes you money, you have a choice to suspend work in order to encourage payment from that person. Under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (BIF Act), you are entitled to suspend work …

On 1 March 2021, a new trust account framework commenced under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 . Why have trust accounts? The Project Trust Account framework is designed to strengthen the security of payments to …

From 1 October 2020 new building industry laws require some claimants (that is, head contractors for non-residential construction contracts) to submit a supporting statement with any request for payment (payment claim) to a principal or developer. …

Find out how recent licensing reforms may affect you. You may need to transition to a new licence to continue operating in your …

Natural disasters occur all across Queensland and can have lasting effects, long after the event has passed. We have tips and fact sheets to help you be prepared and limit the possible damage to your property in the event of a natural disaster. …