Contract Information Statement

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The DBCA requires that all contractors performing domestic building work valued at more than $3,300 must give their clients a QBCC-approved Contract Information Statement.

The Information Statement contains general information about the contract for homeowners’ benefit. It includes information about the rights and duties of the owner and contractor, procedures for resolving disputes, maintenance obligations, etc.

The DBCA gives the QBCC the authority to approve Information Statements for each class of contract (e.g. contracts for home construction, renovations/extensions/repairs, swimming pool and spa construction and renovation, and construction management).

To satisfy your obligations under the DBCA, you can choose one of the following two options:

1. Purchase and provide your clients with a copy of one of the Contract Information Statements produced by QBCC (available for free from QBCC’s website, or for purchase from QBCC offices)
2. Use an appropriate contract produced by the QBCC or an industry association that includes a QBCC-approved Information Statement.