📜 Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Amendment Bill 2026
This bill amends the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 to strengthen protections for subcontractors on State Government construction projects by introducing statutory construction trusts, replacing Project Bank Accounts. It also amends the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 regarding building service debts.
Impact
Subcontractors will benefit from improved payment security and streamlined processes on government projects. Head contractors will have reduced administrative burden. State agencies will have clearer legal frameworks. The Building Services Board's powers are clarified.
Key Changes
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA25 Feb 2026
- LA Second Reading SpeechLA25 Feb 2026
- LA Second Reading MovedLA25 Feb 2026
- LA Third ReadingLA7 May 2026
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA7 May 2026
- LA Consideration in DetailLA7 May 2026
- LC First ReadingLC12 May 2026
- LC Second Reading MovedLC12 May 2026
- LC Second Reading SpeechLC12 May 2026
Penalty Provisions2 found
Claimant remains liable for the fees and expenses of the adjudicator, if any, incurred or paid by the claimant before the withdrawal of the adjudication application under subsection (2).
“(3) The claimant remains liable for the fees and expenses of the adjudicator, if any, incurred or paid by the claimant before the withdrawal of the adjudication application under subsection (2).”
Claimant is not entitled to a refund of the application fee, if any, paid to an authorised nominating authority.
“(4) The claimant is not entitled to a refund of the application fee, if any, paid to an authorised nominating authority.”
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