Queensland Consolidated Acts

BUILDING INDUSTRY FAIRNESS (SECURITY OF PAYMENT) ACT 2017 - SECT 120

120 Damages payable for failure to give information

(1) This section applies if a person fails to give a subcontractor information as required under section 119 .

(2) The person is liable to pay the subcontractor an amount for damages that the subcontractor incurred as a consequence of the failure.

(3) Damages under subsection (2) must be decided by the court on the application of the subcontractor.

(4) In a proceeding mentioned in subsection (3) the person is excused from the liability under subsection (2) if the person satisfies the court that the person has a reasonable excuse for the failure.