Under Australian law, builders have strict deadlines to pay invoices or respond in writing. Enter your details below to see the exact dates that apply to your situation.
The reference date as determined by your contract or the legislation
This is the date your right to claim kicks in. It's usually set by your contract, or defaults to the last day of each month if your contract doesn't say.
Once you serve your payment claim, the builder has a set number of days to respond in writing. If they don't respond, they owe the full amount.
If the builder disputes or ignores your claim, you can take it to adjudication - a fast-track process where an independent expert decides what you're owed.
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999
Builder must respond within 10 business days
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002
Builder must respond within 10 business days
Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017
Builder must respond within 15 business days
Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021
Builder must respond within 14 calendar days
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009
Builder must respond within 10 business days
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009
Builder must respond within 10 business days
Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2009
Builder must respond within 10 business days
Construction Contracts (Security of Payments) Act 2004
Builder must respond within 10 business days