Security of payment for construction contractors

Find out general information about Security of Payment, including what to do if you haven't been paid or if there's a dispute over a payment, as well as key deadlines and how to report a breach.

Learn how changes to Security of Payment laws affect builders, subcontractors and home owners.

Learn everything you need to know about how to make a payment claim, including what work can be claimed, timeframes and what to do if you disagree with a payment schedule.

Find out how to respond to a payment claim, including information about submitting a payment schedule, what to do if the schedule isn't submitted in time, or if it is disputed.

Learn how to apply for adjudication to resolve a payment dispute. Find out about deadlines, cost and how an adjudicator is chosen.

Find contact details for authorised nominating authorities in NSW and view reports on adjudication activity under Security of Payment laws.

Find the answers to commonly asked questions about making a payment withholding request, including what to do if you receive one.

Learn how to respond to an adjudication application, how the adjudicator determines an application, how long they can take and what happens after a determination has been made.

Read about enforcing payment when the respondent doesn't pay, including what the claimant can recover, if a lien can be exercised and whether the Contract Debts Act can be used.

Head contractors must hold retention money for projects valued over $20m. Learn about the requirements for trust accounts and reporting.

Find answers to commonly asked questions about Security of Payment.

CPD Guidelines for Adjudicators outline mandatory annual training to ensure adjudicators maintain up-to-date skills and industry knowledge.