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Building regulation changes
Since commencement of the Building Regulation 2021, we have continued to work with industry to amended the regulation.
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Security of payment amendments
The Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 clarifies aspects of the trust account framework and reduces the complexity and cost of complying with the framework.
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Resolving payment disputes
The BIF Act has made changes to the adjudication process.
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Progress payments
The BIF Act has made changes to the process for progress payments.
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Retention requirements
Changes to the QBCC Act around retentions and securities withheld under a contract, and defects liability periods.
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Subcontractors’ charges
Updates to subcontractors’ charges provisions.
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Building Industry Fairness Reforms Implementation and Evaluation Panel
The Panel was established to assess the building industry fairness reforms.
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Minimum financial requirements
Laws that strengthen the Minimum Financial Requirements (MFR) for licensing have commenced.
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Trust account framework
Information on Queensland trust account framework for building and construction industry
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Building and Other Legislation (Queensland Development Code Update) Amendment Regulation 2023
Amendments to Queensland Development Code MP 3.7, the Building Regulation 2021 and the Planning Regulation 2017.
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