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Inquiry Lapsed

The 56th Queensland Parliament has been dissolved by proclamation dated  6 October 2020. Therefore the Consideration of Auditor-General Report 16: 2019-20: Licensing builders and building trades has lapsed.

At some time after the State election, a new parliament will commence and new committees will be appointed. The date of commencement is not yet known.

For bill inquiries, it will be a matter for the new parliament whether to make a fresh referral to a committee of any re-introduced bill.

If a new committee continues an inquiry commenced before the dissolution, it can have regard to evidence and submissions received by its predecessor committee.

Updated advice will be provided when more information is available.

Role of the Auditor-General

The role of the Auditor-General is to provide Parliament with independent assurance of public sector accountability and performance. This is achieved through reporting to Parliament on the results of its financial and performance audits.

About the Auditor-General Report

View:  Auditor-General’s Report 16: 2019-20: Licensing builders and building trades

The Auditor-General’s report was tabled on 23 June 2020.

This audit assessed whether the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) effectively regulates the building industry by issuing and managing licenses in a fair and balanced way.

The Auditor-General has made 11 recommendations to help QBCC become a stronger and more effective regulator.

Referral to Committee 

Standing Order 194B provides that the Committee of the Legislative Assembly shall as soon as practicable after a report of the Auditor-General is tabled in the Assembly refer that report to the relevant portfolio committee(s) for consideration.   

The committee is responsible under section 94 of the Parliament of Queensland Act 2001 for assessing the integrity, economy, efficiency and effectiveness of government financial management by examining government financial documents and considering reports of the Auditor-General.

The Committee of the Legislative Assembly referred this Auditor-General’s report to the committee on 16 July 2020.Committee Actions

Committee Actions

Public Briefing

Public Briefing     Monday, 7 September 2020 – Transcript

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