Building and construction developer review

Public consultation is now underway for the Developer Review.

Submissions close 5pm, Friday 16 December 2022.

Discussion paper

Since November 2021, the Panel has conducted over 50 hours of consultation with key industry stakeholders which has informed the issues outlined in the discussion paper.

The issues and options reflect the matters that have been raised with the Panel to date. They do not represent government policy or the Panel’s views.

Your feedback will help the Panel prepare a report to be submitted to the State Government.

Have your say

You can complete our online survey, register your interest to join an information session on the discussion paper, or lodge a written submission. Complete the survey.

Information sessions

You can register for industry or general public information session on the discussion paper.

Information session #1 – industry

1pm to 2pm, Wednesday 30 November

Information session #2 – general public

5.30pm to 6.30pm, Thursday 1 December

Information session #3 – industry

4.30pm to 5.30pm, Monday 5 December

Preparing a written response

You are welcome to prepare your own written submission and can submit it via email or post. Where possible, submissions should be sent electronically, preferably in Microsoft Word or using other text-based formats. Email submissions can be sent to: DeveloperReview@epw.qld.gov.au.

Alternatively, you can post your submission to:

Developer Review
Building Policy
Public Works Division
Department of Energy and Public Works
GPO Box 2457
CITY EAST BRISBANE QLD 4001

Background

The Developer Review Panel (the Panel) has been appointed under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (QBCC Act) to conduct a review of the role of developers in the building and construction industry. The review follows industry feedback about the important role of developers, and the need to examine the impact of their financial and operational capacity, ethical behaviours and work practices.

The remit of the Panel is to:

advance the work already done by the Queensland Government to support security of payment in the building and construction industry; and
consider the impact developers have on the quality and safety of design, construction and certification of buildings and other work practices.

Role of the Panel

The Panel is guided by its Terms of Reference, as well as its workplan and stakeholder engagement plan. These plans outline,

the key areas of focus for the review
how the Panel has defined ‘development activity’ to inform the scope of the review
how the Panel will communicate and consult with industry and the community
the timing for the Panel’s activities.

Panel members

Ms Alison Quinn – Chair

Alison is a professional non-executive director with more than 25-years’ experience as a chief executive officer and senior executive in the property development, aged-care and seniors’ sectors.
Through her roles with public, private and government organisations, Alison has developed valuable operational and commercial expertise in the areas of property investment, funding, infrastructure, and development. Alison has significant expertise on the impacts and challenges of Australia's ageing population and has been at the forefront of thought leadership to meet the housing, care and other service needs of the baby boomer generation.
Ms Gina Patrick – Member

As managing director of Plus Systems, Gina is passionate about raising the level of innovation, professionalism, and the quality of workmanship in the building and construction industry, to provide better quality buildings and reduce risk and rectification costs for both industry and consumers.
Having enjoyed a career in construction, manufacturing, and advising to businesses across many industries, Gina brings expertise in strategy, business performance, change management, financial performance, and legislation.
In addition to being a representative of multiple industry bodies, Gina if a former board member of the Fire Protection Association of Australia.
Mr John Payne – Member

John was a founding partner of Hall Payne in 1991 and is one of Queensland’s most experienced and respected industrial relations lawyers. John has spent 39-years advising unions and community organisations on their diverse legal needs.
John is experienced at drafting sophisticated employment instruments, contracts, merger agreements and operating agreements. He has also previously lectured in workplace health and safety law at QUT.
He is currently a Director of the Alzheimer’s Association of Queensland, Byron Aged Care Ltd and a board member of the Prostate Awareness Association, Queensland.

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View the list of organisations

The Panel has and will continue to be supported by an Industry Reference Group (IRG), which comprises representatives from these organisations.

Australian Institute of Building Surveyors
Australian Institute of Architects
Housing Industry Association
Insurance Council of Australia
Local Government Association of Queensland
Master Builders Queensland
Property Council of Australia
Queensland Building and Construction Commission
Queensland Council of Unions
Queensland Law Society
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Urban Development Institute of Australia – Queensland

Important documents

Discussion paper (PDF, 3177.06 KB) – submissions close 5pm, Friday 16 December 2022.
Terms of Reference (PDF, 399.2 KB)

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Last updated:: 22 November 2022