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Security of Payment Claims for Brisbane Subcontractors and Tradies
Brisbane’s construction industry is booming. From South-East Queensland’s residential developments to major commercial and infrastructure projects across the CBD, inner suburbs, and growth corridors, there’s more construction work in Brisbane than ever before. But more work doesn’t always mean more payment — and subcontractors across Brisbane regularly find themselves chasing head contractors for money they’re legitimately owed.
Brisbane’s Construction Market and Payment Disputes
Brisbane’s rapid growth has brought a surge of development — residential towers, major commercial projects, transport infrastructure, and Olympic Games preparation works. The demand for subcontractors is high, but so is the financial pressure on head contractors managing complex, large-scale projects. Payment disputes are common, and Brisbane subcontractors need to know their rights.
Which SOP Act Applies in Brisbane?
Brisbane is in Queensland, so the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (QLD) — the BIF Act — applies to all construction work in the city. Key timeframes under the QLD BIF Act:
Payment claims can be served at any time on or after the reference date
Head contractors have 15 business days to issue a payment schedule
Adjudication applications must be lodged within 30 business days
No dollar limit on claims
How PayClaim Works for Brisbane Tradies
Start online: Submit your claim details from anywhere in Brisbane — office, site, or home. Five minutes.
Payment claim prepared: We draft a BIF Act-compliant payment claim and serve it on the head contractor.
Adjudication if needed: If disputed, we manage the adjudication process through to a binding determination.
Get paid: Most Brisbane claims resolved in 10–15 business days.
Flat fee. No lawyers. PayClaim serves Brisbane subcontractors across all trades and all project types — residential, commercial, civil, and industrial.