Nicholas William Parsons appeared in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court on 20 January 2026, where he pleaded guilty to 13 charges under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (Qld), and was fined $15,000.
The charges related to unlicensed building work, improper use of a licence number, taking excessive deposit amounts, and failing to have a compliant contract in place before commencing work.
QBCC CEO and Commissioner, Angelo Lambrinos, said the outcome highlighted the serious consequences facing individuals who chose to operate outside the law, and the distress caused to the Queenslanders who trusted them.
“Residents are entitled to feel safe and assured when a contractor enters their home, which is why we urge owners to check licences, understand deposit limits, and ensure they have a written, dated and signed contract in place before work begins.
“Unlicensed offending also takes work from appropriately licensed individuals and companies who are experienced, qualified and who do the right thing.”
Mr Lambrinos said the QBCC was an unapologetic regulator when it came to protecting owners against deliberate, repeated offending, saying this action also helped to increase confidence in the industry.
The offending involved separate matters at properties in Logan Central, Lawnton and Caboolture South between June 2022 and July 2023.
The QBCC also issued Mr Parsons with a Direction to Rectify defective work, which he failed to comply with, which saw him fined $3,096. In that case, the home owner paid $20,965 and later obtained a QCAT order against Mr Parsons for $18,250.
Mr Lambrinos encouraged home owners to use the QBCC’s free tools, including the Home Owner Hub, which explains deposit limits, contract requirements and the QBCC’s Home Warranty Scheme.
Meanwhile, the QBCC Licensee Register shows if an individual or company is licensed, the type of work they can do, and a full licence history, including any fines or directions to rectify defective work.
Mr Parsons’ offending included advertising on Facebook Marketplace as a builder and electrician.
