Asked for a Big Deposit Upfront? The QBCC Maximum Deposit Rule Can Cost You More Than the Job Is Worth
QBCC maximum deposit limits are 5%, 10% or 20% depending on the job. Learn the caps, the off-site exception and how to protect your licence and cash flow.
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Your Company Went Under: How QBCC Can Lock You Out of a Licence for Three Years, or for Life
QBCC excluded individual rules can cancel your licence for 3 years after a company collapse. See who is caught, the 2-year lookback and what to do next.
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Missed Your QBCC Renewal? You Have About Six Months Before an Expired Licence Is Gone for Good
An expired QBCC licence can be suspended, then cancelled. See the renewal grace period, the $142.70 restoration fee and how to avoid starting from scratch.
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QBCC’s Passive Fire Protection Deadline Extension: Why 2030, Not 2035, Is the Date That Actually Matters
QBCC extended the passive fire protection licence deadline to 2035, but a separate 2030 cut-off catches out existing employees. Here’s what really applies.
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QBCC Site Supervisor Licence RPL: How to Skip the Classroom Without Skipping the Evidence
QBCC Site Supervisor Licence RPL lets real site experience count toward your qualification, no classroom needed, if your evidence actually stacks up.
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Your Net Tangible Assets Just Dropped: The QBCC Report Due in 30 Days, Exempt or Not
A drop in net tangible assets can force a QBCC MFR report within 30 days, even if you’re exempt from annual reporting. Here’s the trigger and the fix.
Read MoreWorking Outside Your QBCC Licence Class: Why a Valid Licence Won’t Save You From an Unlicensed Work Fine
Holding a QBCC licence doesn’t cover every job. Working outside your QBCC licence class risks fines up to $46,707 during 2026’s street audits — here’s how to check.
Read MoreQBCC’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.
Read MoreThe 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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