Taskforce Wants To Hear From Tradies

Housing Minister Mick de Brenni (Photo: Twitter)

April 13, 2019

The Special Joint Taskforce investigating allegations of fraud in Queensland’s building industry will be holding a face-to-face session for local tradies in Toowoomba next month.

The Toowoomba meeting is one of seven which will be held across the State.

Housing Minister Mick de Brenni said the taskforce would also visit Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

“Non-payment affects tradies right across the State and I encourage people to take full advantage of this opportunity,” he said.

Taskforce head John Byrne said the regional visits were an important part of ensuring people right across Queensland had the chance to engage with members of the Taskforce in person.

“We expect members from the Taskforce will speak with hundreds of people in these seven key areas.

“We are in these areas for a limited time, so I strongly encourage regional Queenslanders wanting to attend to make a booking as soon as possible.”

Mr Byrne said the seven locations had been chosen based on construction activity in the State.

“Importantly, we are aware that some of these areas have also experienced significant and recent company collapses that have been felt by their communities,” he said.

“We want to make sure regional Queenslanders get the most out of their time with the Taskforce, so we suggest that you make your submission online prior to booking in for a session with the team.”

Anyone unable to lock in a face-to-face session during the regional visits will have the opportunity for a teleconference or video conference with Taskforce representatives.

People or organisations can make submissions via the secure website, email, post or face-to-face until 5:00pm Friday, May 17.