Hold current QBCC licence for QLD building work
QLD building work > $3,300 requires QBCC licensing + minimum financial requirements.
Who must comply
QLD builders + tradespeople above thresholds.
What triggers it
Conducting building work in Queensland > $3,300.
When due
Continuous; MFR annual; licence renewal.
Evidence required
QBCC licence; MFR submission; insurance; home warranty premium.
Max penalty
Unlicensed work — criminal + civil penalties; loss of licence; home warranty consequences
Summary
Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (Qld) requires QBCC licensing for building work above thresholds. Minimum Financial Requirements (MFR) verified annually; statutory home warranty insurance on residential. Licence categories cover trades + builder classes.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with current QBCC licence for QLD building work?
- QLD builders + tradespeople above thresholds.
- What triggers current QBCC licence for QLD building work?
- Conducting building work in Queensland > $3,300.
- When is current QBCC licence for QLD building work due?
- Continuous; MFR annual; licence renewal.
- What is the maximum penalty for current QBCC licence for QLD building work?
- Unlicensed work — criminal + civil penalties; loss of licence; home warranty consequences
- What evidence is required for current QBCC licence for QLD building work?
- QBCC licence; MFR submission; insurance; home warranty premium.
Source: https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.