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The new Building Regulation 2021 came into effect on 1 September 2021.

All Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) licence classes require current technical qualifications; qualifications that are no longer current may not be accepted, and now is the time to take action.

Work Health and Safety Officers (WHSOs) play an important role in many construction businesses.  Employing a safety professional within your business not only assists in fulfilling your health and safety obligations, but they can also provide your business with a trained and skilled resource who can improve safety culture and assist in eliminating accidents and injuries.

Queensland’s border bubble with New South Wales is set to reopen, following an announcement by the Queensland Government.

The NSW regional lockdown has been extended until 10 September.

Latest COVID-19 update for south-east Queensland, including easing of SEQ restrictions, NSW border crossing information, vaccination FAQs, small business support, contracts works and liability insurance obligations during lockdown

With all of NSW now in lockdown (including the border zone), requirements for crossing the Qld/NSW border for work have changed and the types of work permitted to cross the border are now restricted for all areas.

Requirements for crossing the Qld/NSW border for work changed yesterday, with the types of work permitted to travel now restricted.

The latest lockdown for Cairns and Yarrabah ends at 4pm today, but restrictions remain in place. Read all you need to know about the impact on the building and construction industry.

Update on NSW border crossing + entry declarations