Major changes to the BCIPA and QBCC Act remain on hold

by | Jun 12, 2018 | General News

Major changes to the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 and QBCC Act which were expected to commence as early as July this year remain on hold.

Minister for Housing and Public Works, Mick de Brenni, has made a media release today announcing further amendments to the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) (BIF) Act which are expected to commence operation from 17 December 2018.   A discussion paper will be released for industry consultation in coming weeks.

The Minister has also announced the appointment of four professionals to the panel assessing and evaluating the implementation of the new legislation: Ms Bronwyn Weir, Ms Jennifer Robertson; Mr Troy Lewis and Ms Fiona Aitchison Reid.

For more information on the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act, please contact our Senior Associate, Rowan Wilson of the Building and Construction team on (07) 40 36 9725 .