The Queensland Major Contractors Association (QMCA) welcomes the Commission of Inquiry’s interim report and supports the need for a construction code that holds all parties accountable and maintains a laser focus on real productivity improvement and will ensure that value for money is reinstated.
We thank Commissioner Stuart Wood for identifying these priorities and putting forward recommendations for action at this stage of the inquiry.
With a substantial infrastructure program ahead, Queensland needs a framework that supports safe workplaces, fair treatment and efficient project delivery. A construction code should establish clear expectations for all parties, backed by effective oversight and fair, consistent enforcement.
Reform must also address the legacy of Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPIC), ensuring restrictive practices do not continue to undermine productivity and value for money on Queensland projects.
While the inquiry’s work continues, the interim report provides an opportunity for government and industry to advance practical improvements to the construction sector.
QMCA will engage constructively with the government as it considers the interim recommendations and will continue to contribute to the inquiry. Our focus remains on reforms that support safety, improve productivity, ensure greater diversity across the industry and help infrastructure funding go further and deliver better value for Queenslanders
