Statutory debts pursuant to the Queensland Building Services Act 1991 can arise generally as follows:

• An insurance payment from the statutory insurance scheme where the licensee has been held accountable; or

• Via tribunal disclpilinary proceedings or SPER.

JOBA Management Services are experienced intermediaries who will seek to build an understanding between the licensee and the QBSA to the mutual benefit of all parties.

The introduction of a professional experienced intermediary will often be welcomed by the QBSA as it will encourage objective discussion without the inherent emotions.

The approach adopted by JOBA Management Services will be dependent upon the following:

• The validity of the QBSA claim (this may involve an external legal advice);

• Whether or not the debtor is a current licensee.

The reason the second point is relevant is because of the financial requirements for licensing which includes a solvency test.

JOBA Management Services will then seek to:

• Negotiate payment terms with the QBSA; or

• Present a case for the settlement of the debt for a lesser amount if that is applicable (this would include an insolvency report).

A successful informal process such as this will reduce costs for the debtor and the QBSA, improve financial outcomes for all parties and avoid the stigma and commercial inconvenience that QBSA litigation and terminal administrations create.