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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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Payment Claim Help

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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Polite But Firm: Follow-Up Scripts That Get You Paid

Ready-to-use payment follow-up messages for tradies and subcontractors. Know what to say when money's overdue.

5 min read · 21 May 2026 Read guide →
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Five Cash-Flow Habits That Keep Subcontractors Solvent

Master these five cash-flow habits to protect your business when payment delays hit. Built for Australian tradies facing slow payers.

4 min read · 20 May 2026 Read guide →
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Claiming for Variations Under the Security of Payment Legislation

Variations aren't always straightforward—here's how to claim for extra work under Australia's Security of Payment laws.

5 min read · 20 May 2026 Read guide →
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Progress Claims vs Final Claims Under the SOP Act: What You Need to Know

Understand the difference between progress and final claims under Australian Security of Payment laws, and how to lodge each one correctly.

5 min read · 20 May 2026 Read guide →
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Recovering Retention Money Through the Security of Payment Act

Retention withheld unfairly? Learn how Australia's Security of Payment legislation helps tradies and subcontractors recover money owed—fast.

4 min read · 20 May 2026 Read guide →
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Time Bars Under the SOP Act — Don’t Lose Your Right to Claim

Missing a deadline under the Security of Payment Act can cost you your legal right to chase unpaid invoices. Here's what you need to know.

4 min read · 20 May 2026 Read guide →
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Proof of Service: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right

Proof of service is critical in payment claims. Get it wrong and your entire claim can be rejected. Here's how to nail it.

5 min read · 19 May 2026 Read guide →
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What Makes a Payment Claim Legally Compliant in Australia

Get your payment claim right the first time. Learn the legal requirements tradies need to know under Australia's Security of Payment laws.

5 min read · 19 May 2026 Read guide →
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Evidence That Wins Adjudications: A Subcontractor Checklist

Know what evidence adjudicators actually want to see. This checklist helps you build an airtight payment claim under Australian Security of Payment law.

5 min read · 19 May 2026 Read guide →
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Choosing an Authorised Nominating Authority in Australia: A Tradie’s Guide

What an ANA is, why you need one, and how to pick the right one when you lodge a Security of Payment claim.

4 min read · 19 May 2026 Read guide →

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