What Is the QBCC?
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is Queensland’s principal regulatory body for the building and construction industry. It administers the licensing system for builders, trade contractors, and building certifiers, enforces minimum financial requirements for licence holders, manages the home warranty insurance scheme, and provides dispute resolution services for building work in Queensland.
Key Functions
The QBCC performs several critical roles:
- Licensing — issues and renews licences for builders, trade contractors (plumbers, electricians, carpenters, etc.), and certifiers
- Financial monitoring — ensures licensees meet minimum financial requirements, helping to prevent insolvency that could leave homeowners exposed
- Home warranty scheme — administers Queensland’s statutory insurance fund that protects homeowners if a licensed builder becomes insolvent, dies, or disappears
- Compliance and enforcement — investigates complaints, conducts audits, and takes disciplinary action (fines, suspensions, licence cancellations)
- Dispute resolution — offers direction and assistance when homeowners and builders disagree on defective work, incomplete work, or contract issues
- Education — provides resources for consumers and industry participants on building standards, rights, and obligations
QBCC Licence Search
The QBCC maintains a free online licence search tool that allows anyone to check a tradesperson’s licence status, licence class, conditions, and disciplinary history. TradieVerify integrates this data alongside registries from other states, so you can verify licences across jurisdictions in one place.
How It Compares to Other States
| State/Territory | Equivalent Body |
|---|---|
| QLD | QBCC |
| NSW | NSW Fair Trading |
| VIC | Victorian Building Authority (VBA) |
| WA | DMIRS (Building and Energy) |
| SA | Consumer and Business Services |
| TAS | Consumer, Building and Occupational Services |
| ACT | Access Canberra |
| NT | NT Building Practitioners Board |
How It Relates to Licence Verification
The QBCC is the source of truth for all building and trade licences in Queensland. When you use TradieVerify to verify a Queensland tradesperson, the data originates from the QBCC register. A current, unrestricted QBCC licence means the holder has met qualification, experience, and financial requirements and is subject to ongoing regulatory oversight.