Queensland Building Cop Under Review

The Queensland government is set to review the main body responsible for regulating building contractors and construction industry professionals, the state government has announced.

In a statement released on Friday, Public Works Minister Bruce Flegg says the Transport, Housing and Local Government Committee of the Legislative Assembly will undertake a review of the Queensland Building Services Authority (BSA).

As part of the inquiry, the committee will also look at changes to the setting of licensing standards and regulatory reform that may lower the cost of building a home.

Flegg says the inquiry represents the Government’s push to streamline the BSA to improve payment outcomes for sub-contractors and homeowners. He says the committee will consult with key industry groups including home builders and building contractors, industry participants and relevant experts.