Overview
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) has published its Compliance and Enforcement Strategy covering the period from July 2026 through to 2030. The strategy signals a shift to a more proactive, data-driven and risk-based approach to regulating the building and construction industry in Queensland.
What the strategy covers
The strategy sets out how the QBCC intends to use its full range of regulatory tools - from education and early resolution through to firm enforcement where behaviour is deliberate or reckless. The QBCC is strengthening accountability for defects under this strategy.
Licensee accountability
The strategy makes clear that all licensees, including subcontractors, are responsible for the quality of their own work. Principal contractors remain responsible for supervision and oversight of work on their projects.
Transparency measures
The QBCC has committed to publishing audit findings, regulatory reports and performance metrics so licensees and homeowners can see emerging risks.
Key actions
- Read the full Compliance and Enforcement Strategy 2026-2030 document at the QBCC website to understand what the QBCC will be focusing on for inspections, audits and enforcement over the next four years.
- Subcontractors are explicitly held accountable under the strategy for the quality of work they personally perform - review quality assurance practices in light of this.
- Principal contractors are required under the strategy to maintain supervision and oversight responsibilities - confirm that supervision and oversight processes are documented and adequate.
- Monitor the QBCC website for published audit findings and regulatory reports, which the QBCC has committed to releasing so licensees can identify emerging risks before they escalate.
- Check the QBCC's Priority Portfolio of Harm (Appendix A of the strategy document) to see which categories of risk the QBCC has flagged as highest priority for enforcement action over 2026-2030.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.