For many years now, the status of Independent Contractors has fallen into a 'grey area' in Queensland's Real Estate Industry, largely because of the inadequacy of legislation dealing with this topic.  As a result, there has often been conflicting advice given as to Independent Contractors and their relationship with various awards, licensing legislation, professional indemnity insurance, workers compensation, etc.

What all 'best practice' contracting organisations agree on, however, is the principle underpinned by all 'real estate' awards - to enhance transparency and fair dealing, it is in the interests of both parties:

1. to have an agreement signed between the business owner and the contractor, clearly setting out their business relationship; and
2. that a copy of the agreement be registered with an independent organisation.

With these principles in mind, QPIR facilitates Agreement Registration*** for Independent Contractors who provide services to real estate business owners in Queensland.

Please contact the QPIR office for more information about Registration*** of Independent Contractor Agreements.

Please Note: QPIR does not supply independent contractor agreements, it simply acts as an independent registry for them.