Housing and Public Works Legislation (Fees) Amendment Regulation 2019

1Short title

This regulation may be cited as the Housing and Public Works Legislation (Fees) Amendment Regulation 2019.

2Commencement

(1)This regulation, other than section 12, commences on 1 July 2019.

(2)Section 12 commences immediately after the commencement of the Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019, schedule 8.

3Regulation amended

This part amends the Architects Regulation 2003.

4Replacement of sch 1 (Fees)

Schedule 1—
omit, insert—

Schedule 1 Fees

section 19

		$
1	Application fee—Act, ss 8(2)(b)(iii) and 23(2)(b)(ii)	262.35
2	Registration fee (practising architect)—Act, s 8(2)(b)(iii)—
	(a)  for a period of registration of more than 1 month but not more than 6 months	147.75
	(b)  for a period of registration of more than 6 months	295.50
3	Registration fee (non-practising architect)—Act, s 8(2)(b)(iii)	101.00
4	Annual registration fee (practising architect)—Act, ss 18(3)(b)(ii) and 23(2)(b)(iii)	295.50
5	Annual registration fee (non-practising architect)—Act, ss 18(3)(b)(ii) and 23(2)(b)(iii)	101.00
6	Processing refused application—Act, s 14(b)	177.80
7	Processing lapsed application—Act, s 27(7)	177.80
8	Processing withdrawn application—Act, s 35(2)(a)	90.05
9	Copy of the register or part of it—Act, s 103(1)(b)	43.50 plus $2.65 for each page copied
10	Copy of approved code of practice or part of it—Act, s 110(1)(b)	17.15 plus $2.65 for each page copied

5Regulation amended

This part amends the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Regulation 2018.

6Replacement of sch 2 (Fees)

Schedule 2—
omit, insert—

Schedule 2 Fees

section 39

		$
1	Adjudication application fee (Act, s 79(2)(d))—
	(a)  for a payment claim for a progress payment of no more than $10,000	58.65
	(b)  for a payment claim for a progress payment of more than $10,000 but no more than $50,000	175.95
	(c)  for a payment claim for a progress payment of more than $50,000 but no more than $100,000	293.30
	(d)  for a payment claim for a progress payment of more than $100,000 but no more than $250,000	410.70
	(e)  for a payment claim for a progress payment of more than $250,000 but no more than $500,000	527.95
	(f)  for a payment claim for a progress payment of more than $500,000 but no more than $750,000	645.30
	(g)  for a payment claim for a progress payment of more than $750,000 but no more than $1,065,600	762.65
	(h)  for a payment claim for a progress payment of more than $1,065,600	0.7% of the progress payment amount, up to a maximum of 5,866.70
2	Application for registration, or renewal of registration, as an adjudicator (Act, ss 159(2)(a)(iii) and 167(2)(c))	814.70

7Regulation amended

This part amends the Building Regulation 2006.

8Replacement of sch 3 (Fees)

Schedule 3—
omit, insert—

Schedule 3 Fees

section 54(1)

		$
1	Fee for a variation application (Act, s 38(3))—
	(a)  if a site inspection of a building by the chief executive is not required and the building has a floor area of—
	(i)  500m2 or less	584.05
	(ii)  more than 500m2	844.25
	(b)  if a site inspection of a building by the chief executive is required and the building has a floor area of—
	(i)  500m2 or less	844.25
	(ii)  more than 500m2	1,251.50
2	Fee for a request to fast-track a decision for a variation application (Act, s 39(2))	50% of the fee payable for the application
3	Application fee for licence as a building certifier (Act, s 156(c)(i))	158.65
4	Licence fee for licence as a building certifier (Act, s 156(c)(ii))	844.25
5	Fee for an application for an approval of a pool safety management plan for a swimming pool (Act, s 245M(2)(b)(ii))—
	(a)  if a pool safety management plan has not previously been approved for the pool—
	(i)  standard fee	2,156.90
	(ii)  additional fee if the pool safety management plan relates to more than 1 swimming pool	120.95 for each additional pool
	(iii)  additional fee if the QBCC commissioner requires a site inspection for the pool	1,212.40
	(b)  if a pool safety management plan has previously been approved for the pool—
	(i)  standard fee if the pool safety measures under the pool safety management plan are the same, or substantially the same, as the pool safety measures under the previously approved plan	431.95
	(ii)  standard fee if subparagraph (i) does not apply	2,156.90
	(iii)  additional fee if the QBCC commissioner requires a site inspection for the pool	1,212.40
6	Fee for an identification number for a pool safety certificate (Act, s 246AJ(3))	40.35
7	Fee to inspect the regulated pools register (Act, s 246AT(1)(a))	nil
8	Fee for a paper copy of information held in the regulated pools register (Act, s 246AT(1)(b))—
	(a)  for the first page	6.55
	(b)  for each additional page	2.75
9	Application fee for a pool safety inspector’s licence (Act, s 246BI(1)(c)(i))	404.65
10	Licence fee for a pool safety inspector’s licence (Act, s 246BI(1)(c)(ii))	201.70
11	Renewal fee for renewal of a pool safety inspector’s licence (Act, s 246BN(3)(a))	201.70
12	Licence fee for renewal of a pool safety inspector’s licence (Act, s 246BN(3)(b))	101.60
13	Restoration fee for restoration of a pool safety inspector’s licence (Act, s 246BR(2)(c)(i))	404.65
14	Licence fee for restoration of a pool safety inspector’s licence (Act, s 246BR(2)(c)(ii))	201.70
15	Fee for replacement of a pool safety inspector’s licence (Act, s 246CE(2)(b))	67.65

9Regulation amended

This part amends the Housing Regulation 2015.

10Replacement of sch 1 (Fees)

Schedule 1—
omit, insert—

Schedule 1 Fees

section 32(1)

Part 1 Applications and consents

		$
1	Fee for an application for a loan—
	(a)  for building residential premises	882.85
	(b)  for buying existing residential premises	762.35
	(c)  for carrying out building and related works for existing residential premises	762.35
2	Fee for consent to a transfer, between the parties to a section contract or a mortgage, of an interest in the contract or mortgage	325.65

Part 2 Contracts register

		$
3	Fee for lodging a registrable document under part 3	141.45
4	Additional fee for each document lodged by post or in person	32.35
5	Fee for searching—
	(a)  the register (s 24(1))	16.10
	(b)  a document forming part of the register (s 24(1))	16.10
	(c)  information kept under section 22 (s 24(1))	16.10
6	Fee for a copy of the particulars, a document or the information mentioned in section 24(1)(a) (s 24(1))	16.10
7	Fee for a certified copy of the particulars, a document or the information mentioned in section 24(1)(a) (s 24(1))	32.35
8	Fee for sending the copy of the particulars, a document or the information mentioned in item 6 or 7 by facsimile (s 24(1))	12.75
9	Fee for a requisition on a document lodged with the chief executive (s 26(6))	40.55

Part 3 Other fees

		$
10	Administration fee if a payment under the Act (including a payment mentioned in an instrument made under the Act) is required to be made, and a financial institution dishonours the payment	18.30
11	Fee for the chief executive paying an insurance premium on behalf of a borrower or purchaser under a section contract or a mortgage	44.65
12	Fee payable by a person for requesting the chief executive to produce a document to another person	94.15

11Regulation amended

This part amends the Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019.

12Replacement of sch 8 (Fees)

Schedule 8—
omit, insert—

Schedule 8 Fees

sections 118(1), 122 and 123

		$
1	Application for a plumbers licence alone (Act, s 16(c)(ii)), if the licence is to be granted for—
	(a)  1 year	143.10
	(b)  2 years	218.60
	(c)  3 years	294.10
	(d)  4 years	369.60
	(e)  5 years	445.10
2	Application for a drainers licence alone (Act, s 16(c)(ii)), if the licence is to be granted for—
	(a)  1 year	143.10
	(b)  2 years	218.60
	(c)  3 years	294.10
	(d)  4 years	369.60
	(e)  5 years	445.10
3	Combined application for a plumbers licence and drainers licence (Act, s 16(c)(ii)), if the licences are to be granted for—
	(a)  1 year	286.20
	(b)  2 years	361.70
	(c)  3 years	437.20
	(d)  4 years	512.70
	(e)  5 years	588.20
4	Application for a restricted licence (Act, s 16(c)(ii)), if the licence is to be granted for—
	(a)  1 year	88.50
	(b)  2 years	164.00
	(c)  3 years	239.50
	(d)  4 years	315.00
	(e)  5 years	390.50
5	Application for a provisional licence (Act, s 16(c)(ii))	66.35
6	Request to assess the equivalence of an alternative qualification for a licence mentioned in item 1, 2, 3 or 4  (s 14(1)(d))	28.55
7	Application for an endorsement on a licence (Act, s 28(c)(ii))—for each endorsement	15.60
8	Application to renew, or application to restore, a plumber licence, drainer licence or restricted licence—
	(a)  for an applicant who is an employee of a registered training organisation (Act, s 31(2)(c) or 33(2)(c)), if the licence is to be renewed or restored for—
	(i)  1 year	22.15
	(ii)  2 years	44.30
	(iii)  3 years	66.45
	(iv)  4 years	88.60
	(v)  5 years	110.75
	(b)  for an applicant who has given a statutory declaration stating the applicant is retired and not intending to carry out work for payment (Act, s 31(3) or 33(3)), if the licence is to be renewed or restored for—
	(i)  1 year	22.15
	(ii)  2 years	44.30
	(iii)  3 years	66.45
	(iv)  4 years	88.60
	(v)  5 years	110.75
	(c)  for another applicant (Act, s 31(2)(c) or 33(2)(c)), if the licence is to be renewed or restored for—
	(i)  1 year	75.50
	(ii)  2 years	151.00
	(iii)  3 years	226.50
	(iv)  4 years	302.00
	(v)  5 years	377.50
9	Additional fee for an application to restore a plumber licence, drainer licence or restricted licence (s 122)	75.50
10	Application for review of the conditions of a licence (Act, s 35(3)(b))	66.35
11	Application to replace a licence (Act, s 42(2)(b))	28.55
12	Request for a certified copy of a licence (Act, s 43)	28.55
13	Administration fee (s 123)	68.95
14	Notice of notifiable work (Act, s 83(1)(b)), given by—
	(a)  a relevant person that is a public sector entity	nil
	(b)  another relevant person—
	(i)  if the notice is given in electronic form	31.45
	(ii)  if the notice is given in hard copy form	42.45

13Regulation amended

This part amends the Professional Engineers Regulation 2003.

14Replacement of sch 1 (Fees)

Schedule 1—
omit, insert—

Schedule 1 Fees

section 19

		$
1	Application fee—Act, s 8(2)(b)(iv)	63.05
2	Registration fee (practising professional engineer)—Act, s 8(2)(b)(iv)—
	(a)  for a period of registration of more than 1 month but not more than 6 months	117.10
	(b)  for a period of registration of more than 6 months	232.75
3	Registration fee (non-practising professional engineer)—Act, s 8(2)(b)(iv)	116.35
4	Annual registration fee (practising professional engineer)—Act, ss 18(3)(b)(ii) and 23(2)(b)(iii)	232.75
5	Annual registration fee (non-practising professional engineer)—Act, ss 18(3)(b)(ii) and 23(2)(b)(iii)	116.35
6	Processing a refused application—Act, s 14(b)	63.05
7	Processing a lapsed application—Act, s 27(7)	63.05
8	Processing a withdrawn application—Act, s 35(2)(a)	31.55
9	Copy of the register or part of it—Act, s 103(1)(b)	42.00 plus $2.50 for each page
10	Copy of the approved code of practice or part of it—Act, s 110(1)(b)	16.55 plus $2.50 for each page

15Regulation amended

This part amends the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018.

16Replacement of sch 7 (Fees)

Schedule 7—
omit, insert—

Schedule 7 Fees

section 58(1)

		$
1	Licence application fee for an individual (Act, s 33(1)(b)(ii)) (s 16(1)(b)(iv))—
	(a)  contractor’s licence—
	(i)  for a trade contractor’s licence or design licence to which category SC1 applies	374.10
	(ii)  for a trade contractor’s licence or design licence to which category SC2 applies	427.50
	(iii)  for a builder contractor’s licence to which category SC2 applies	427.50
	(iv)  for a licence to which category 1 or 2 applies	578.65
	(v)  for a licence to which any of categories 3 to 7 applies	803.20
	(b)  nominee supervisor’s licence or site supervisor’s licence	213.75
	(c)  fire protection occupational licence	121.65
2	Licence application fee for a company (Act, s 33(1)(b)(ii)) (s 16(1)(b)(iv))—
	(a)  for a trade contractor’s licence or design licence to which category SC1 applies	624.70
	(b)  for a trade contractor’s licence or design licence to which category SC2 applies	713.15
	(c)  for a builder contractor’s licence to which category SC2 applies	713.15
	(d)  for a licence to which category 1 or 2 applies	980.45
	(e)  for a licence to which any of categories 3 to 7 applies	1,337.90
3	Licence fee for an individual (Act, ss 33(1)(b)(ii), 37B(2)(b) and 39(3)(b)) (s 16(1)(b)(iv))—
	(a)  contractor’s licence, for 1 year—
	(i)  for a trade contractor’s licence or design licence to which category SC1 applies	285.65
	(ii)  for a trade contractor’s licence or design licence to which category SC2 applies	357.35
	(iii)  for a builder contractor’s licence to which category SC2 applies	357.35
	(iv)  for a licence to which category 1 or 2 applies	427.50
	(b)  contractor’s licence, for 3 years—
	(i)  for a trade contractor’s licence or design licence to which category SC1 applies	728.50
	(ii)  for a trade contractor’s licence or design licence to which category SC2 applies	911.35
	(iii)  for a builder contractor’s licence to which category SC2 applies	911.35
	(iv)  for a licence to which category 1 or 2 applies	1,090.15
	(v)  for a licence to which any of categories 3 to 7 applies	1,640.10
	(c)  nominee supervisor’s licence—
	(i)  for 1 year	213.75
	(ii)  for 3 years	545.00
	(d)  site supervisor’s licence—
	(i)  for 1 year	213.75
	(ii)  for 3 years	545.00
	(e)  fire protection occupational licence—
	(i)  for 1 year	121.65
	(ii)  for 3 years	310.20
4	Licence fee for a company (Act, ss 33(1)(b)(ii), 37B(2)(b) and 39(3)(b)) (s 16(1)(b)(iv))—
	(a)  for 1 year—
	(i)  for a trade contractor’s licence or design licence to which category SC1 applies	571.20
	(ii)  for a trade contractor’s licence or design licence to which category SC2 applies	713.15
	(iii)  for a builder contractor’s licence to which category SC2 applies	713.15
	(iv)  for a licence to which category 1 or 2 applies	856.80
	(v)  for a licence to which any of categories 3 to 7 applies	1,284.30
	(b)  for 3 years—
	(i)  for a trade contractor’s licence or design licence to which category SC1 applies	1,456.50
	(ii)  for a trade contractor’s licence or design licence to which category SC2 applies	1,818.55
	(iii)  for a builder contractor’s licence to which category SC2 applies	1,818.55
	(iv)  for a licence to which category 1 or 2 applies	2,184.70
	(v)  for a licence to which any of categories 3 to 7 applies	3,275.00
5	Issue of—
	(a)  new licence card (Act, s 34(4))	8.50
	(b)  new licence certificate (Act, s 34(4))	30.00
6	Restoration of licence (Act, s 39(3)(b))	121.65
7	Application for owner-builder permit (Act, s 44(2)(d))	420.80
8	Inspection of a register at the commission’s offices (Act, s 103D)	41.75
9	Request for insurance information statement (s 44(1))	46.75

17Regulation amended

This part amends the Residential Services (Accreditation) Regulation 2018.

18Replacement of sch 1 (Fees)

Schedule 1—
omit, insert—

Schedule 1 Fees

section 12

		$
1	Application for registration of residential service (Act, s 10(2)(e)(i))	328.30
2	Application for accreditation of residential service (Act, s 47(2)(d))—for each person who is a resident in the residential service when the application is made	32.80
3	Application for renewal of accreditation of residential service (Act, s 50(3)(d))—for each person who is a resident in the residential service when the application is made	32.80
4	Application for amendment of accreditation of residential service (Act, s 53(2))—for each person who is a resident in the residential service when the application is made	11.65
5	Application for replacement accreditation certificate (Act, s 60(2))	41.50
6	Application for registration as service provider for a registered service (Act, s 61(2)(f)(i))	167.50
7	Application for amendment of registration of registered service (Act, s 64(2)(e))	247.85
8	Inspection of register of undertakings (Act, s 152(2))	nil
9	Inspection of register of residential services (Act, s 179(6)(a))	nil
10	Obtaining a certificate stating information shown in register of residential services (Act, s 179(6)(b))	22.80

19Regulation amended

This part amends the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Regulation 2009.

20Amendment of sch 6 (Fees)

Schedule 6, ‘$900’—
omit, insert—

$920.25

21Regulation amended

This part amends the Retirement Villages Regulation 2018.

22Replacement of sch 6 (Fees)

Schedule 6—
omit, insert—

Schedule 6 Fees

section 17(1)

		$
1	Application for registration of a retirement village scheme (Act, s 27(2)(c))	2,387.60
2	Inspecting the register for retirement village schemes (Act, s 35(4)(a))	21.30
3	Taking an extract from, or obtaining a copy of details in, the register for retirement village schemes (Act, s 35(4)(b))—
	(a)  for a certified copy of the extract or the details—
	(i)  for the first page	23.40
	(ii)  for each additional page	1.65
	(b)  for an uncertified copy of the extract or the details—for each page	1.65
4	Inspecting, or taking a copy of the scheme operator’s copy, of either of the following (Act, s 85(3)(c))—
	(a)  a residence contract the resident and scheme operator have entered into	90.95
	(b)  a public information document relating to a residence contract mentioned in paragraph (a)	54.40