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Queensland Clamps Down on Head Construction Contractors
Civil
Monday September 7 2020

Queensland Clamps Down on Head Construction Contractors

Principal construction contractors in Queensland could risk substantial fines and jail time under new laws if they perform unlicensed work or rely on licenses held by...

NSW Must Reinstate Integrity of Qualifications Linked to Building Licences
Business
Thursday June 8 2017

NSW Must Reinstate Integrity of Qualifications Linked to Building Licences

A media release was sent out earlier this year by the NSW opposition Shadow Minister for Skills, Prue Car MP, highlighting the risks to potential students...

Australia Needs National Construction Governance
Business
Tuesday January 26 2016

Australia Needs National Construction Governance

It seems an appropriate time to reflect on the past year and make some resolutions for the new one, so let’s indulge in both.

The Peculiar World of Licence Lending
Business
Tuesday October 13 2015

The Peculiar World of Licence Lending

Residential builder licence lending is creating a malaise in the building industry, and given the seemingly growing number of cases popping up, it does not appear...

Illegal Queensland Builders Face Jail
Commercial
Monday September 14 2015

Illegal Queensland Builders Face Jail

Unlicensed builders could face jail time for repeat offences in Queensland, the industry regulator warns.

COAG ‘Retreat’ on National Licensing a Misstep
Business
Monday August 17 2015

COAG ‘Retreat’ on National Licensing a Misstep

Last month’s meeting of federal, state and territory government leaders serves as a reminder that politics is a roadblock to logic.

Qld Govt to Review Electrical Safety Tragic Death
Safety
Thursday August 13 2015

Qld Govt to Review Electrical Safety Tragic Death

An inquest into the electrocution of a young man at a Queensland construction site underlines the need for better electrical safety, the state government says.

Building Licence – Expectation vs Reality
Business
Sunday August 2 2015

Building Licence – Expectation vs Reality

Many Domestic Builder Registration/Licence applicants believe they only need to be associated with the building industry to obtain a building licence in Victoria.

Why Pre-purchase Property Inspectors Need to Be Licensed
Residential
Tuesday June 9 2015

Why Pre-purchase Property Inspectors Need to Be Licensed

Here’s an unfortunate fact: in Australia, only one state requires a pre-purchase building inspector to be licensed and that is Queensland. In every other Australian State,...