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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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Latest Security of Payment guides

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Queensland BIF Act 2017: How Tradies Actually Use It to Get Paid

The Queensland Building Industry Fairness Act gives subcontractors real leverage. Here's how it actually works on job sites.

5 min read · 27 May 2026 Read guide →
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NSW Security of Payment Act 1999: A Subcontractor’s Field Guide

Know your rights under NSW's Security of Payment Act. Here's what tradies need to do when a head contractor won't pay.

5 min read · 26 May 2026 Read guide →
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Steel Fixers and the Security of Payment Act — A Practical Walkthrough

A step-by-step guide for steel fixers and subbies owed money under Australia's Security of Payment laws.

5 min read · 26 May 2026 Read guide →
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Cabinet Makers: Compliant Payment Claims Without a Solicitor

Owed money by a builder or head contractor? Learn how to lodge a compliant Security of Payment claim yourself—fast, affordable, and legal.

6 min read · 26 May 2026 Read guide →
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Waterproofers and Unpaid Invoices: A Recovery Roadmap

Owed money by a builder or head contractor? Here's how Australian waterproofers can use the Security of Payment Act to recover what they're due.

6 min read · 26 May 2026 Read guide →
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HVAC Mechanics: How to Use the Security of Payment Act in Australia

HVAC tradies owed money have legal rights under Australia's Security of Payment laws. Here's how to use them without hiring a lawyer.

5 min read · 26 May 2026 Read guide →
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Fire Protection Subcontractors and Payment Claims Under the SOP Act

How fire protection tradies can use Security of Payment legislation to recover unpaid invoices from head contractors and builders.

5 min read · 25 May 2026 Read guide →
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Civil Contractors: SOP Act Tactics That Actually Work

Security of Payment laws are on your side. Here's how to use them to chase down unpaid invoices—fast.

5 min read · 25 May 2026 Read guide →
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Bricklayers and Cash Flow: Avoiding the Slow-Pay Trap

Slow-paying head contractors are killing your cash flow. Here's how Australian tradies can protect themselves and take action when invoices stall.

5 min read · 25 May 2026 Read guide →
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Plasterers Owed Money: A No-Lawyer Path to Recovery

Owed money on a plaster job? Learn how to use Australia's Security of Payment laws to recover what you're due—without hiring a lawyer.

5 min read · 25 May 2026 Read guide →

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