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Security of Payment Guides for Australian Tradies

Plain-English guides for unpaid construction invoices, Security of Payment claims, state rules and trade-specific payment issues.

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State Guides

Find Security of Payment information for QLD, NSW, VIC, WA, SA, TAS, ACT and NT.

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Trade Guides

Guides for electricians, plumbers, concreters, carpenters, roofers, painters, tilers and more.

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Learn how payment claims work, what evidence you need and when to take formal action.

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Latest Security of Payment guides

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No Payment Schedule Returned? Here’s What Happens Next

Your head contractor hasn't returned a payment schedule. Here's what the law says you can do, and why speed matters.

4 min read · 29 May 2026 Read guide →
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Payment Schedules Explained: What to Do When You Receive One

Payment schedules are your head contractor's legal response to your claim. Here's what they mean and how to react.

4 min read · 28 May 2026 Read guide →
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How to Properly Serve a Payment Claim in Australia

Serving a payment claim the right way matters. Here's what you need to know about timing, method, and what comes next.

5 min read · 28 May 2026 Read guide →
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Understanding Reference Dates Under the Australian SOP Acts

Reference dates trigger your payment claim rights. Get them wrong, and you'll lose your claim. Here's what you need to know.

4 min read · 28 May 2026 Read guide →
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Northern Territory Construction Contracts Act: What Subbies Need to Know

The NT Construction Contracts Act protects subcontractors' payment rights. Here's what you need to do when a head contractor owes you money.

5 min read · 28 May 2026 Read guide →
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ACT Security of Payment: Practical Steps for Subcontractors

Learn how to protect your cash flow in the ACT using the Security of Payment Act. A step-by-step guide for tradies and small builders owed money.

4 min read · 28 May 2026 Read guide →
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Tasmanian Security of Payment Act: A Tradie’s Plain-English Guide

Owed money in Tasmania? Here's how the Security of Payment Act works and what you can do about unpaid invoices.

5 min read · 27 May 2026 Read guide →
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South Australia SOP Act: How to Recover Unpaid Invoices Fast

The Security of Payment Act gives SA tradies a legal pathway to chase unpaid invoices. Here's how it works and why it matters.

5 min read · 27 May 2026 Read guide →
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WA Construction Contracts Act 2004: A Practical Guide for Tradies

Understanding your rights under WA's construction payment laws is the first step to getting paid on time. Here's what you need to know.

4 min read · 27 May 2026 Read guide →
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Victoria Security of Payment Act 2002: What Subbies Should Know

Victoria's Security of Payment Act protects subcontractors owed money. Here's what you need to know to lodge a claim and get your invoices taken seriously.

5 min read · 27 May 2026 Read guide →

Security of Payment guides by state

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