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BIF Act Guide: Your Legal Payment Rights in Construction
Master Queensland's BIF Act 2017 with our complete guide covering trust accounts, payment claims, adjudication, and enforcement. Essential reading for contractors and subcontractors seeking payment protection in the building industry. Expert legal insights, practical templates, and compliance strategies included.

John Merlo
Sep 112 min read


Queensland Defects Liability Period: Your Essential Rights & Remedies Guide
Discovering faults in your new home or renovation is stressful. This guide explains the Defects Liability Period in Queensland, detailing your rights against structural and non-structural defects. Learn about the critical timeframes for QBCC complaints and the Home Warranty Scheme, and understand how to navigate disputes with your builder. Empower yourself with the knowledge to protect your investment and ensure your home is built to the standard you expect.

John Merlo
Aug 2715 min read


Subcontractors' Charges: A Subby's Ultimate Guide to Getting Paid in Queensland
Queensland subcontractors struggling with unpaid invoices? This comprehensive guide reveals how subcontractors' charges under the BIF Act can freeze payments at the source and secure what you're owed. Learn step-by-step procedures, strict deadlines, and your legal rights to protect cash flow and prevent business-destroying payment delays. Don't let contractors' poor practices jeopardize your survival—discover your powerful legal remedies today.

John Merlo
Aug 1515 min read


BIF Act: Your Sword and Shield for Payment Protection in Queensland
Struggling with unpaid invoices in the QLD construction industry? The BIF Act is your most powerful tool for getting paid. Our comprehensive guide breaks down the strict deadlines for payment claims, the severe consequences of late payment schedules, and your legal right to suspend work for non-payment. Learn how to enforce your rights and protect your business's cash flow.

John Merlo
Aug 1311 min read


The Evolution of Project Trust Accounts in Queensland's Construction Industry
Queensland's Project Trust Account regime: 2025 changes, impacts on construction industry, and how to prepare for enhanced payment security.

John Merlo
Jan 215 min read


Defects Liability Changes under new legislation
Did you know that the Building Industry Fairness Act (QLD) 2017(BIF Act) repealed the Building Construction Industry (security of...
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Mar 28, 20201 min read


Changes to payments for construction
From November 2017, the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (BIF Act) introduced reforms to ensure Queenslanders in...
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Mar 28, 20202 min read


Security of payment – always on the operating table
The Legislature are preparing for surgery - in the 20 odd years since its inception, the Security of payment laws have ruptured and...
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Mar 28, 20202 min read


Project bank accounts disputed funds accounts, retention trust accounts – what now??
Did you know the Queensland Government has passed further amendments to the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017...
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Mar 28, 20202 min read


Understanding Subcontractors Charges Under the BIF Act: Key Insights for Queensland Contractors
The Queensland Government has passed further amendments to the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) (BIF Act)...
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Mar 28, 20204 min read


Are you looking for a BIF bloke? – Watch out… here it comes
Hi I’m John Merlo, its no secret COVID19 is reeking economic havoc. But my clients and associates in the construction industry are now...
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Mar 27, 20202 min read


No second chances - the law has changed in relation to Security of Payment and payment schedules
The Queensland Government has passed further amendments to the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) (BIF Act)....
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Mar 27, 20201 min read
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