Corporations and partnerships' responsibilities
Nominees of corporations and partnerships have several responsibilities for ensuring work completed by the firm is professional.
Licensing and registration
Corporations and partnerships must have at least one nominee to be eligible for a licence.
Advertising
When a licensed corporation, partnership or individual advertises their construction service, they need to include in the advertisement their name as recorded on their licence, their licence number and, for a corporation, its ABN or ACN number.
Insurance
Before providing a service, a corporation or partnership needs to show evidence to the client of their insurance. This includes advising the person if there is no insurance. The client can be asked to sign an acknowledgment that they have been told about insurance arrangements. The acknowledgment must state the time and date it was given. If the client signs the acknowledgement, they must immediately be given a copy.
Standards and legislation
Nominees must ensure work complies with the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004 and other Territory and Commonwealth laws.
Nominees are responsible for the adequate direction and supervision of services provided by the corporation or partnership. Nominees must supervise construction work for which they are responsible.
Nominees can satisfy a relevant obligation by giving a mandatory requirement to the licensee, providing notice of it to the Registrar and informing the licensee that this notice has been provided. A mandatory requirement is a written requirement by the nominee that the corporation or partnership do something or not do something in compliance with the Act or an operational Act, or to achieve compliance.
Regulation
Anyone who believes a licensed corporation or partnership has not fulfilled their obligations may put their concerns in writing by giving us feedback. Complaints may result in disciplinary action.
