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Building Services Authority Website
The Building Services Authority (BSA) is a statutory authority established under the Queensland Building Services Authority Act 1991.
The BSA's charter is to regulate the building industry through the licensing of contractors, educate consumers about their rights and obligations, make contractors aware of their legal rights and responsibilities, handle disputes fairly and equitably, protect consumers against loss through statutory insurance, implement and enforce legislative reforms and where necessary prosecute persons not complying with the law.
Further information is available at -
What is BSA
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RELEASE OF NEW BSA CONTRACTS FOR BUILDING OR RENOVATING A HOME -Click Here
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Building Links
The May edition of Building Links is now available and includes a new feature called 'techtalk', for BL readers who have building experiences or technical advice they want to share with others.
If you have advice, photos or questions which you think will help inform a tech topic in BL, we look forward to hearing from you.
Building advice for homeowners affected by the January 2013 storms and floods
The BSA has a number of publications which can assist homeowners clean up and rebuild after a natural disaster. We offer advice on a wide range of topics including the insurance process, a cleaning checklist and the need for a contract when engaging a builder.
If you can't find what you want on our website, please phone our Contact Centre on 1300 272 272 and one of our highly trained customer service officers will be able to help you.
Disaster recovery fact sheets
Natural Disaster Repairs Contract
Fire Separating Wall Seminars (April to June 2013)
BSA/CSQ presents a brand new seminar on Fire Separating Walls in attached Class 1A buildings.
The seminar will be presented jointly with industry experts and the assistance of major product manufacturers. The material presented is contemporary and includes video footage demonstrating both good practice and common defects related to the most common forms of fire separating construction used in the industry today.
New 'Find a Local Contractor' directory: Connecting contractors with clients
Homeowners can now connect with a local contractor via BSA's new 'Find a Local Contractor' directory. Homeowners can nominate the type of work they need done (e.g. building, painting, concreting etc.) and then select the suburb they live in and a distance from their home. It's that simple! To date, more than 6000 BSA licensees have signed up to the directory.
The 'Find a Local Contractor' directory also includes a full licence history so homeowners can make an informed choice on who they might engage.
Homeowners should remember to always use a licensed contractor, regardless of the size of the job, always get at least three quotes for the job and always use an appropriate contract.
If you're a BSA licensee it costs nothing to (click on link) register for the 'Find a Local Contractor' directory, so take advantage of this opportunity today.
PUBLIC WARNING - Nobby Holdings Pty Ltd, Bathrooms Australia Pty Ltd
Consumers, contractors and suppliers have been urged to use extreme caution in their dealings with Brenton Wayne Butler and Sarah Jane Butler and the companies Nobby Holdings Pty Ltd and Bathrooms Australia Pty Ltd.
The Butlers do not hold BSA licences and are not able to carry out or enter into contracts to carry out building work, including bathroom renovations, in Queensland - Public Warning - Nobby Holdings Pty Ltd
Important Information for licensees - changes to FRL
From 1 October 2012, changes apply to the Financial Requirements for Licensing policy in regard to unsatisfied judgment debts, whereby licensed contractors who fail to pay these debts face the possibility of having their licence suspended or cancelled.
More information about the changes - Judgment Debt Fact Sheet
Subcontractor Licensing
When deciding on how your building business should be structured, please be mindful of your WorkCover, ATO and Superannuation requirements. BSA recommends you seek independent legal and financial advice to ensure the right entity is appropriately licensed with the BSA to avoid any breaches of its legislation. For more information and guidance, please refer to Licensing Information and Accountants
Need to speak to BSA?
Contact our award winning Contact Centre on 1300 272 272 and one of our friendly customer service officers will assist you. If you don't have time to call you can also contact us via our general enquiry form and we will contact you via email or phone, whichever is the most convenient for you!
Lockyer Valley Premier's Appeal Grants (2011 floods)
Special grants to help a move to higher ground are being offered to flood affected owners in the Lockyer Valley. Click here for more information.
Download Grant Application Form
Note: This site makes extensive use of the Adobe Acrobat PDF document format. Click here for more information about this format.
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