Publications

A notice from the QBCC demands a rapid, calculated response. This guide is your legal triage plan—a set of non-negotiable actions to take within the first 48 hours to assess the claim, mitigate exposure, and establish a strong defensive position.

A guide for head contractors on how to legally qualify a statutory declaration when a payment dispute with a subcontractor arises. Learn the "carve-out" strategy to ensure you get paid by the principal without committing perjury, and understand the steps to take when escalating the dispute through the QBCC or QCAT.

In the rush to secure work, it's easy to sign a subcontractor agreement that looks standard but is loaded with "hidden costs"—clauses that can decimate your profit margin, delay payments, and expose your business to catastrophic risk. This guide dissects these contractual traps and explains your rights under Queensland law.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Queensland's Project Trust Account regime: 2025 changes, impacts on construction industry, and how to prepare for enhanced payment security.

Did you know that the Building Industry Fairness Act (QLD) 2017(BIF Act) repealed the Building Construction Industry (security of...

From November 2017, the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (BIF Act) introduced reforms to ensure Queenslanders in...

The Legislature are preparing for surgery - in the 20 odd years since its inception, the Security of payment laws have ruptured and...

Did you know the Queensland Government has passed further amendments to the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017...

The Queensland Government has passed further amendments to the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) (BIF Act)...

The Queensland Government has passed further amendments to the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) (BIF Act)....