Reapply for your contractors licence after disqualification
We will help you win back your contractors licence and your right to trade.
What is a contractors licence reapplication and why does it matter?
A reapplication for a contractors licence after disqualification is not a standard licence application. It is a formal process in which NSW Fair Trading assesses whether the applicant has demonstrated sufficient rehabilitation to be considered a fit and proper person to hold a licence. A poorly prepared application will fail, and a further period of disqualification means continued loss of income and standing in the industry.
How is a reapplication after disqualification different from a standard licence application?
What does 'fit and proper person' mean in the context of a contractors licence?
Under the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) (the Act), a fit and proper person is someone who meets the character, qualifications and financial requirements to hold a contractors licence. The Regulator considers factors including your previous conduct, any criminal history, your financial position, and whether you have the technical qualifications required for the licence category.
What happens if my reapplication is refused?
How long does the reapplication process take?
Get your licence back
Restore your reputation
Protect your livelihood
Get back to business. We will show you how.
Reapplying for a licence after disqualification requires more than a completed form.
A reapplication after disqualification is subject to a much higher level of scrutiny than a standard licence application. NSW Fair Trading will review the circumstances of your original disqualification and assess whether you have genuinely rehabilitated your standing as a fit and proper person. Your responses must be carefully prepared, an answer that seems straightforward can inadvertently give the Regulator a reason to reject you, and you may not get another opportunity to clarify it.
- We will advise you on the reapplication process and what the Regulator will be looking for.
- We will review your application to identify any issues before you submit it.
- We will help you present your case as a fit and proper person to hold a licence.
- We will prepare you for any further inquiries or requisitions from the Regulator.
- We will represent you in any review or appeal if your application is refused.
One opportunity to get it right
What's included in your contractors licence reapplication service
- Advice on the reapplication process and requirements.
- Review of your application responses before submission.
- Fit and proper person strategy and preparation.
- Response to Regulator inquiries and requisitions.
- Review or appeal assistance if the application is refused.
The Regulator is looking for a reason to say no. We make sure they cannot find one.
From disqualification to trading again
We will guide you through this process the way it needs to be guided. We will review every response before it is submitted, identify anything that could be misread or used against you, and ensure your application presents your case as compellingly as possible. If the Regulator raises further inquiries, we will help you respond to them. If the application is refused, we will advise you on your review and appeal options.
From disqualification to licence reinstated.
Advise and prepare
We explain the process and help you understand what the Regulator will be assessing.
Review and submit
We review your application responses carefully before you submit them to the Regulator.
Appeal if needed
If the application is refused, we guide you through the review and appeal process.
Experienced licensing lawyers ready to help you return to trading.
We understand you want to know the cost, before we get started.
We will map out our process, from beginning to end, so you know what the journey will look like before you get started.
We will provide you with a clear and detailed Work Proposal covering each step along the way.
Our fair fees are all-inclusive. No hidden costs for telephone calls, emails, photocopying, couriers, or coffee.
Our great lawyer guarantee
We want to be part of your team over the long term. We achieve this by adhering to these core principles:
Take the time
We listen carefully to understand what you want to achieve. Then we thoroughly explain our advice and step you through the documents. You can be sure you know the full consequences.
Share our knowledge
We will pass on as much knowledge as we can, so you can make your own informed decisions. We want to make you truly independent.
Stick to our knitting
We only do what we're good at. You can be confident that we know what we're doing and don't pass on the cost of our learning.
Work as one team
Someone will always be available to answer your questions, or point you in the right direction. You will also benefit from a range of perspectives and experience.
Fair pricing
For advice and documents, we provide a fixed or capped quote so you don't take price risk. If you're in a dispute, we map out the process and costs so you know what to expect.
It's your show
We're not in this for our egos. We're in it for a front row seat to witness your success.
