BCIPA - amending legislation has been passed, so start preparing for the new regime

The Bill to overhaul the Queensland Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 has returned to Parliament and has been passed, though with a number of amendments made to the original Bill that was tabled on first reading.

The Bill had been expected to be passed and in force by now, but it was delayed for further public consultation by way of a Parliamentary Committee. That process resulted in the Committee supporting the passage of the Bill but making 18 recommendations for amendment, only some of which have been incorporated into the Bill in its final form.

Adjudication: the Bill maintains the establishment of a single adjudication registry administered by the QBCC which is responsible for the appointment of adjudicators. This is perhaps the most controversial aspect of the Bill as it sees the abolition of the role of authorised nominating authorities.