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AugThe Queensland Civil and Administrative Appeals Tribunal has confirmed that an internal review decision of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) to allow a defective work claim under the Queensland Home Warranty Insurance scheme is reviewable externally in QCAT, however, the original QBCC decision to allow a defective work claim is not reviewable. Section 86 of […]
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FebIn Queensland, building contractors are required to comply with the Minimum Financial Requirements (MFRs), which are regulated by the QBCC. This week, Kirsty Stewart shares her top tips for contractors to ensure they comply with the MFRs and maintain a financially sustainable business: It is a condition of a building contractor’s licence that the licensee comply with[…]
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AprThe impact of COVID-19 is continuing to be felt by the construction industry with shortages in materials and skilled labour causing major disruption. The residential construction sector has been particularly hard-hit by these shortages, with some builders estimating wait periods of up to four (4) months for materials and labour necessary for works to commence. To assist[…]
