As a QBCC licensed contractor it is compulsory for you to participate in the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme, which is a not-for-profit insurance scheme funded through premium payments and administered by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).

The Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works has released an updated guideline for certifiers that clarifies Forms 12 and 43 are not a requirement for plumbing and drainage works.

Fair Work Legislation Amendment Closing Loopholes No. 2 (‘the Bill’) introduces several fundamental changes in the workplace relations landscape that impact employers in Australia. One particular change that employers should be alert to is the definition of a ‘casual employee,’ which will take effect on 26 August 2024.

Queensland will observe four public holidays during the Easter long weekend.

Water leak? Ask the right questions, assess the situation, and weigh up the pros and cons before ringing the insurance company.

Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) has brought together five outstanding members of the plumbing, gas, and drainage industry from all across Queensland to work together to represent and promote the industry to future apprentices, the general public, and other business owners.

MPAQ has been recently made aware of members receiving scam and phishing attacks through email.

The Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works progressed an amendment on 16 February 2024 to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (Minimum Financial Requirements) Regulation 2018 (MFR Regulation) to reduce costs and administrative burden for certain licensees.

The project trust (and associated retention trust regime) has now expanded to cover private sector projects where the contract price exceeds $10 million.