QBCC News

Queensland's Home Warranty Scheme paid $55.7 million in claims in 2025-26. Learn how cover works, claim timeframes, and premium requirements.

The QBCC completed 46 building certifier audits in 2025-26 and will continue proactive audits in 2026-27 with a focus on the top 10 building defects.

QBCC fact sheet on imported glazing and windows in Queensland: product compliance, testing, certification and labelling requirements under the QBCC Act.

The QBCC Annual Report 2025-26 covers performance from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, including digital licences, a new portal and complaint resolution improvemen

Queensland licensed builders doing residential work worth $20,000 or more are required to provide the Consumer Building Guide before a contract is signed.

The QBCC's Regulatory Report July-December 2025 covers inspections, audits, enforcement, licensing, and disputes across Queensland's building industry.

The Stronger Homes Grant now covers two 2025 Queensland flood events. Eligible homeowners can apply for up to $10,000 for approved flood-resilience work.

The QBCC launched a refreshed customer portal on 12 June 2026, replacing myQBCC with a cleaner design and a fully digital Owner-builder permit application.

QBCC audited 50 Maryborough building sites and found two people doing unlicensed work and one licensee engaging an unlicensed worker. All three are under invest

Queensland builders and trade contractors have legal duties under Part 6AA of the QBCC Act to check, verify and report non-conforming building products.

Free industry forum in Hervey Bay on 18 June 2026 covering QBCC compliance, notifiable work, licensing, and powerline safety for service trades workers.

Internal paint application is Queensland's most reported building defect, with 1,875 defects across 315 cases recorded by the QBCC. Key facts for home owners.

A Cairns Magistrates Court convicted and fined Rhys David Goodall $10,500 for carrying out unlicensed building work at a Queensland property.

Two unlicensed operators were fined a combined $27,000 in Beenleigh Magistrates Court after QBCC prosecution for unlawful building work in Queensland.

The QBCC has published its Strategic Plan 2026-2030, outlining priorities across consumer protection, licensing, enforcement, and workforce capability.

QBCC conducted nearly 200 licence checks across 84 Brisbane sites, identifying two suspected unlicensed workers and 19 sites with non-compliant signage.

The QBCC has released version 2.0 of its internal policy governing how QBCC officers handle contact with professional lobbyists, effective 27 November 2025.

The QBCC published its Fraud and Corruption Control Policy in July 2025, covering QBCC staff, board members, contractors, and consultants.

The QBCC published an internal policy in November 2025 covering conflict of interest and insider trading obligations for its officers, board members, contractor

The QBCC's internal policy sets rules for staff, the Commissioner, and senior executives taking on second jobs or external appointments.