QBCC Prosecutions Result in 37 Convictions
The QBCC has released figures showing it prosecuted 52 matters in Queensland magistrates courts during the 2025-26 financial year, resulting in convictions against 37 individuals and companies.
Common offences included doing building work without a licence, taking excessive deposits from customers, and starting work without a compliant contract in place.
Fines and Compensation
Total fines exceeded $380,000 and compensation orders topped $157,000. In one case, an offender was ordered to pay $70,000 to affected home owners.
Licence Checks
The QBCC also checked licences of 1,412 individuals at 545 building sites during the year, finding 17 people doing unlicensed work.
This is a report on enforcement activity already completed.
Key Actions
- If running a building business, the correct QBCC licence is required for all work carried out, and compliant contracts are required before starting any job
- Deposits taken from customers must not exceed the amount allowed under QBCC rules
- Those hiring contractors can verify a contractor's licence on the QBCC website before engaging them
- The QBCC's free Home Owner Hub provides guidance on building and renovation rights and protections
- The QBCC Digital Licence has been adopted by almost 11,000 licensees as of 1 September 2026
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