Resources for project bank accounts
New laws
On 1 March 2021, project bank accounts were replaced with a new streamlined trust account framework. Read about the new trust account framework.
The following information only applies to project bank accounts for certain government contracts with tenders released between 1 March 2018 and 28 February 2021.
New laws
On 1 March 2021, project bank accounts were replaced with a new streamlined trust account framework. Read about the new trust account framework.
The following information only applies to project bank accounts for certain government contracts with tenders released between 1 March 2018 and 28 February 2021.
You can use the following resources on project bank accounts (PBAs) to help you decide when a PBA is needed and learn about operating a PBA.
Guidelines
Forms
You can find project bank account forms on the Queensland Building and Construction Commission website.
Resolving issues
Read our troubleshooting PBAs page to find solutions to common problems.
Also consider...
- Find out about building consultancy contracts and special conditions of contract.
- Read the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (PDF, 1.5MB).
- Read the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Regulation 2018 (PDF, 467KB).
- Register with QTenders, the Queensland Government's online tendering system.
- Register with ETenders, the Department of Housing and Public Works' electronic tender system.
- Find out more about security of payment.
- Last reviewed: 5 Jun 2020
- Last updated: 11 Jun 2021