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Review of developers in the building and construction industry

The Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (QBCC Act) requires that a review of the role of developers in the building and construction industry be undertaken and that a report on the outcomes of the review be tabled by the Minister in Parliament.

Background

The review follows building and construction industry feedback about the important role of developers, and the need to examine the impact of their financial and operational capacity, ethical behaviour and work practices.

This will support the Queensland Government’s commitment to ensure all participants in the industry are operating on a fair and level playing field.

About the Panel

The Developer Review Panel was announced by the Minister on 13 November 2021.

  • 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 and 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 regarding meeting the housing, care and other service needs of the baby boomer generation.

  • Ms Gina Patrick – Member

    Gina is Managing Director of Plus Systems, and is passionate about raising the level of innovation, professionalism and the quality of workmanship in the construction industry, to provide better quality buildings, reducing risk and rectification costs for both industry and consumers.

    Having enjoyed a career in construction, manufacturing, and advising to businesses in many industries, Gina brings a wealth of knowledge particularly around strategy, business performance, industry change, financial performance and legislation.

    In addition to being a representative to multiple industry bodies, Gina was previously a 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 assisting unions and community organisations with 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.

In accordance with the Terms of Reference (PDF, 399.2 KB), the Panel will:

  • advance the work already done by the Queensland Government to support security of payment in the building and construction industry, mainly in relation to subcontractors, and to effect change from a culture of late or non-payment to a culture of on-time payment. The Panel will examine the role of developers in this context.
  • consider the impact developers have on the quality and safety of design, construction and certification of buildings and other work practices, including the incidence of defective works.

Panel activities

Read the Panel’s work plan and stakeholder engagement plan (PDF, 381.9 KB) for details of:

  • 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.

All stakeholders involved in the building and construction industry, including development activities, will have the opportunity to participate in the review, including developers, builders, subcontractors, the finance and insurance sectors, the legal sector and consumers.

The Panel meets regularly and more details about the Panel’s work will be provided as they become available.

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Industry Reference Group (IRG)

The Panel is supported by an Industry Reference Group (IRG) which comprises representatives from the:

  • 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
  • Urban Development Institute of Australia – Queensland

The Panel convened the first meeting of the IRG in March 2022. The IRG will continue to act as a key forum of industry engagement for the Panel.

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Last updated: 
5 May 2022