Every member can have an impact
Master Builders’ governing bodies and committees are elected every three years and 2025 is our next an election year. It’s a time for members to get involved, have their say, and contribute. Whether you’re on the tools or working in the office, we welcome nominations from anyone who wants to get involved. There are positions for commercial and residential builders, trade contractors, and other professionals that work within our industry.
Plenty of opportunities
You can get involved at a grass roots level in the industry you know best. You can nominate for a range of positions – there are lots of opportunities to be as involved as you like.
| Master Builders Electoral College (MBEC) The MBEC consists of 25-45 members, including nine Divisional Representatives. You must be an eligible voting member to nominate. This group meets once per year and is responsible for electing the President, Housing and Construction Sector Committee Chairs and other Board members. NOMINATIONS OPEN: 1 August 2025 | NOMINATIONS CLOSE: 28 August 2025 | NOMINATIONS OPEN SOON |
| The MBEC includes a Divisional Representative from each of our nine divisions. You must be an eligible voting member to nominate. NOMINATIONS OPEN: 1 August 2025 | NOMINATIONS CLOSE: 28 August 2025 | NOMINATIONS OPEN SOON |
| Board NOMINATIONS OPEN: 2 October 2025 | NOMINATIONS CLOSE: 16 October 2025 | NOMINATIONS OPEN SOON |
| Housing & Construction Sector Committees These committees provide recommendations on sector-wide policy and issues, such as proposed or recommended changes to laws, codes and regulations. Each committee consists of 10-16 members. Any member can nominate. MBEC members will also be considered when filling positions on the Housing & Construction Sector Committees. NOMINATIONS OPEN: 23 October 2025 | NOMINATIONS CLOSE: 6 November 2025 | NOMINATIONS OPEN SOON |
| Division & Branch Committees of Management Each regional Division plus the Institute of Building Consultants (IBC) and Branches have a Committee of Management (COM). Each COM consist of 3-10 members (comprised of a Chairperson, the elected Divisional Representative and 1-8 other members) with appropriate industry qualifications and experience. Any member can nominate. These committees work to tackle local industry matters. If you are located in regional Queensland, this is your opportunity to participate at a more localised level. NOMINATIONS OPEN: 30 October 2025 | NOMINATIONS CLOSE: 13 November 2025 | NOMINATIONS OPEN SOON |
| Comprising 10-16 members, these committees focus on policy-specific areas, including Industrial Relations, Contracts, Health & Safety and Environment. Any member can nominate. Each policy subcommittee is responsible for providing recommendations on policy and industry wide issues, such as proposed changes to laws, codes and regulations, to the Housing and Construction Sector committees. If you're interested in a particular policy area, this is your chance to nominate. NOMINATIONS OPEN: 17 November 2025 | NOMINATIONS CLOSE: 28 November 2025 | NOMINATIONS OPEN SOON |
More info?
Check out how nominations work, the election timeline and our Election FAQs below.
How nominations and voting work
Election timeline
Election FAQs
Got a question about your eligibility or the nomination process? These FAQs should help. If not, email us.
Who can nominate for the MBEC and Divisional Representative positions?
All QBCC licensed builders and trade contractors are considered 'voting members' and eligible to nominate. To be eligible for a Divisional Representative position, your membership must be listed within that Division. You don't have to be the licence holder to nominate - as long as you are an authorised representative of a voting member, you can put up your hand.
To be eligible to nominate and vote in the Election for office bearer positions, you must be a Financial Member. Our Constitution and the Industrial Relations Act define Financial Members as "a Member who was not in default in payment of any fees or charges which have been properly imposed by the Association and are due and owing, on the day thirty (30) days prior to the opening day for nominations".
Who can nominate for Board positions?
Only MBEC and Divisional Representatives are eligible to nominate for office bearing positions, which include the Board and Housing & Construction Sector Committee Chairs.
Who can nominate for Committee and subcommittee positions?
All current members are eligible to nominate for policy committees and subcommittees. MBEC members will be considered when filling positions on the Housing & Construction Sector Committees.
Who can nominate for Divisional and Branch Committees of Management positions?
All current members are eligible to nominate for the Committee of Management relevant to their registered Division or Branch.
What is a voting member?
All QBCC licensed builders and trade contractors are considered voting members and may nominate for a position on the MBEC.
To be eligible to nominate and vote in the Election for office bearer positions, you must be a Financial Member. Our Constitution and the Industrial Relations Act define Financial Members as "a Member who was not in default in payment of any fees or charges which have been properly imposed by the Association and are due and owing, on the day thirty (30) days prior to the opening day for nominations".
My membership subscription is overdue, can I still nominate?
Unfortunately no. Membership subscriptions must be up-to-date in order to be eligible.
I have a licence, but I'm not a builder or trade contractor, can I still nominate?
If you are looking to nominate for the MBEC or Divisional Representative positions, unfortunately no. To be eligible for these positions, your membership subscription must be as a licensed builder or trade contractor. You can speak with our Membership team to have this adjusted in order to nominate - however, you must do this by 30 June. However, you can nominate for a position on one of our policy committees or subcommittees. All members are eligible to fill these positions.
I am already a committee member, will I remain on the committee?
Not necessarily. As part of the Master Builders Constitution, all office bearing positions and committee positions will be declared vacant and must be elected every three years. Even as a current committee member, you’ll need to nominate for a position for the new period.
How much time do I need to commit?
You can give as much time and effort as required and will depend on the position you hold – however, as a minimum, you will need to commit to attending a number of meetings each year and getting involved in specific policy discussions as required.
Do I need to be the licence holder to nominate?
No, you don't have to be the licence holder to nominate - as long as you are an authorised representative of a voting member, you can put up your hand. Members can only nominate one authorised representative for positions on the MBEC.
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