Australian Regulatory Updates

ASIC INFO 45 explains creditor rights when a company goes into liquidation, including proof of debt, unfair preferences, and payment order rules.

How receivership works for unsecured creditors in Australia, including rights, limitations, and steps creditors can take to protect their position.

ASIC Information Sheet 46 explains how liquidation affects employees, what entitlements can be claimed, how claims are paid, and when FEG may help.

ASIC does not block similar company names. Find out what options are available when another registered company name is similar to yours.

The federal government has amended a declaration governing Ventia Australia Pty Ltd's eligibility to hold a Comcare self-insurance licence, effective 21 Septemb

The federal government has amended the licence eligibility declaration for Toll Transport Pty Ltd under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.

The ATO published a gazette notice dated 21 September 2026 announcing a visa data-matching program to identify potential tax obligation gaps.

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.