New Changes to Queensland Statutory Trust Framework
From 1 July 2024, there are new changes to the statutory trusts framework in the …
New laws broaden liability for non-conforming building products in NSW
A broad range of construction industry participants will have new obligations regarding non-conforming building products …
Director and manager liability for builder licensing – are you at risk?
The construction industry in Queensland is heavily regulated, including the extensive builder licensing system. There …
Is regulation of developers on the horizon?
Developers in the Queensland building and construction industry may be faced with regulatory requirements previously …
Disputing a Final Certificate: What you need to know
In the usual lifecycle of a project, the final certificate is issued at the end …
How to respond to a Direction to Rectify issued by QBCC
Picture this: you are contracted to build apartments in the heart of Brisbane City. You …
Changes to the “head contractor” exemption under the QBCC Act
On 25 May 2022, the Queensland government passed legislation to reverse changes which would have …
Caught by the Project Trust Account legislation? What now?
In our last article we discussed the circumstances in which Queensland’s Project Trust Account legislation applies. …
