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CBS (Consumer and Business Services, SA)

CBS is South Australia's building regulator. It issues and renews building work contractor licences under the Building Work Contractors Act 1995 (SA).

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Consumer and Business Services (CBS) is the South Australian government agency responsible for licensing and regulating building work contractors under the Building Work Contractors Act 1995 (SA). CBS issues, renews, and cancels building contractor licences, and handles complaints against licensed contractors.

Building work contractor licences in SA are renewed annually through the CBS online portal. CBS also administers consumer protection for the residential building industry in SA, including home building contracts and disputes.

Also known as: Consumer and Business Services SA

Category: Regulator

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Last updated: 2026-05-11. Verified: 2026-05-11. Quarterly review for currency.