QBCC’s New Two-Part Licence Fee: Why Your 2026 Renewal Bill Just Changed

QBCC now charges a separate licence application fee and licence fee under 2026 reforms. Here’s who pays both, who gets a waiver, and how to check your invoice.

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The 5-Day Rule After Adjudication: Why Not Paying a Subbie Can Cost You Your QBCC Licence

Won an adjudication against a head contractor but no payment? Missing the QBCC 5-day rule is an offence that can trigger fines, demerit points and licence loss.

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The QBCC Home Warranty Insurance Premium Trap: Why Trade Contractors Get Caught on Small Jobs

QBCC home warranty insurance premium unpaid? Any residential job over $3,300 needs it before work starts. Here’s who pays, when, and the real licence risk.

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Your QBCC Nominee Supervisor Just Quit: The 28-Day Clock on Your Company Licence

Lose your QBCC nominee supervisor and your company licence is at risk in 28 days. Here’s the 14-day notice rule, the high-risk red flags and how to fix it.

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QBCC Now Emails Your Licence Decisions — Here’s How a Junk Folder Can End Your Career

QBCC switched to email-only notices in 2026. Miss one QBCC email notice in spam and you could lose your appeal window or your licence.

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QBCC Retention Trust Accounts: The Five-Day Rule Head Contractors Keep Getting Wrong

QBCC retention trust account rules trip up head contractors fast. Miss the 5-day deposit window and you risk fines, points, even jail time.

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Your QBCC Reporting Exemption Doesn’t Cover Your Company: The SC1/SC2 Trap Catching Directors Out

QBCC scrapped annual reporting for sole traders in SC1/SC2, but company licensees still must lodge. Miss it and risk suspension.

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RPL for Diploma of Building and Construction CPC50220 

Get your Diploma CPC50220 through RPL for a QBCC Licence in Queensland. QBCC Express shows how builders and Site Supervisors turn experience into recognised qualifications.

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for Certificate IV in Building and Construction CPC40120 

Get your Certificate IV CPC40120 through RPL for a QBCC Licence in Queensland. QBCC Express explains how Site Supervisors and builders convert experience into qualifications.

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RPL for Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction CPC60220 

Get your Advanced Diploma CPC60220 through RPL for a QBCC Open Licence in Queensland. QBCC Express helps builders and Site Supervisors convert experience into qualifications.

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