QBCC News

Regulatory updates from QBCC News explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.

QBCC News
Taking the guesswork out of building and renovating
QBCC research on 556 Queensland property owners reveals key gaps in builder knowledge. Learn about the free Home Owner Hub and Queensland Home Warranty Scheme.
28 August 2026
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QBCC service improvements: faster disputes, digital licences and less red tape
The QBCC has published a summary of service changes over the past 12 months, including faster dispute resolution, digital licences and reduced reporting obligat
28 August 2026
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Unlicensed builder convicted and fined $8,000 for illegal building work in Queensland
A Queensland man was convicted and fined $8,000 for doing building work without a QBCC licence. Details of the case and licence-checking steps.
11 August 2026
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Pool safety inspections and advisory services
QBCC updates guidance for licensed Pool Safety Inspectors in Queensland, effective June 2026, clarifying when a visit triggers statutory obligations.
11 August 2026
construction
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Record keeping for Pool Safety Inspectors (PSIs)
QBCC fact sheet sets out record-keeping requirements for licensed Pool Safety Inspectors in Queensland, effective May 2026, under the Building Act 1975.
11 August 2026
construction
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QBCC fast-tracks licence approvals: almost 1,000 applications finalised in under 10 days
The QBCC's new Rapid Assess and Triage Team finalised almost 1,000 licence applications between March and May 2026, averaging under 10 days processing time.
30 July 2026
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