Licensing
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New QBCC Minimum Financial Requirements
If you’re in the building and construction industry, the hot topic right now is the changes by the QBCC to the Minimum Financial Requirements. One of the major changes is that you must now lodge reports annually to the QBCC, with 2019 being the first year.
Licensing Information
Updates, important information and advice about Plumbing and Drainage Licensing, endorsements and the trade contractors licence
Occupational versus Contractor Licensing
There is confusion in the industry in relation to ongoing issue relating to the requirements to hold occupational and contractor licences for the performance of plumbing and drainage work. What is the difference?
Minimum Financial Requirements Review
The Department of Housing and Public Works is currently reviewing the proposed improvements to the Minimum Financial Requirements (MFR) for licensing in the building and construction industry.
Changes to Occupational Licensing
From 1 October 2020, the definition of ‘occupational licence’ under the QBCC Act will be changed to include licences issued under an Act prescribed by regulation.
QBCC Issue fines for incorrect licences
Building contractors have been reminded by the QBCC that they must only do the type of work that their licence permits, after thousands of dollars in fines were recently issued to two licensees.