Building certifiers and contractors
Disciplinary proceedings
QCAT hears disciplinary proceedings against building certifiers and contractors, including unlicenced contractors, after the complaint has been investigated and referred by the Building Services Authority (BSA) or local government. Only the BSA or local government can apply to commence disciplinary proceedings against a building contractor in QCAT.
QCAT may decide to order:
- a public examination (Defect schedule, interactive pdf, Xx Kb) of the building work
- issue a stop order on the building personnel
- determine an application for a debt owed to the BSA.
Review of the BSA's decision relating to disciplinary proceedings
QCAT is able to review disciplinary decisions made by the BSA against a building certifier, with the possible outcome of reducing the disciplinary action. QCAT does not review disciplinary decisions made by the BSA against contractors.
Review of the BSA's decision relating to licencing
QCAT is able to review the following decisions made by the BSA against building certifiers and contractors:
- refusal to issue a licence
- placing conditions on a licence
- suspension, cancellation or amendment to a licence
- refusal to renew the licence
- refusal of an application for private certification endorsement
- cancellation of an endorsement.
Apply for a review of the BSA's decision.