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The permanent abolition of Queensland's Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPIC) policy has fundamentally shifted risk onto head contractors. This guide details the critical amendments you must make to your subcontractor agreements to protect your business from new liabilities, particularly those related to non-conforming products and subcontractor defaults. Learn how to build a contractual fortress in a post-BPIC world.

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.