As of 1 October, important changes to the enforcement mechanisms for payment claims have come into play. We’ll summarise the new ways for claimants to
Victorian SOPA 101
Throughout Australia, legislation exists to help contractors and sub-contractors protect their revenue streams and cash flow. Generally this is
How to get Paid an Adjudication Sum
Let’s say you’ve gone to the trouble of submitting a payment claim and going through the security of payment process for adjudication. You receive the
Security of Payment Act NSW – A Guide to NSW SOPA
Security of payment legislation in New South Wales, as elsewhere in Australia, exists to help someone who has carried out construction work, or
NSW Security of Payment Changes – The future of the SOPA in NSW
In 2018, the New South Wales Parliament passed the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Amendment Act 2018, which makes a number of
Is Your Payment Claim Valid: an analysis of KDV Sport v Muggeridge Constructions
Contractors must serve valid payment claims to apply for adjudication under security of payment legislation. This article runs through some key issues
Security of Payment in Queensland – A 101 Guide
Security of payment in Queensland is aimed at facilitating fast payments for building and construction industry participants who have performed
No More Second Chances in Qld’s SOP
Nobody went to primary school careers day saying “when I grow up I want to administer paperwork in a timely fashion”. That said, it’s part and