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Security of Payment for Surfers Paradise Subcontractors

If you’re a subcontractor or tradie working on construction projects in Surfers Paradise or the Gold Coast area, you’re protected by Queensland’s Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017. Whether you’re working on a residential development, commercial fit-out, or civil project in Surfers Paradise, you have a legal right to recover unpaid invoices quickly — without going to court.

Your Rights Under Queensland’s BIF Act

The QLD BIF Act gives Surfers Paradise subcontractors and tradies:

  • The right to serve a formal payment claim on the head contractor
  • A legally enforced response deadline of 15 business days for a payment schedule
  • Access to fast adjudication — a binding decision in 10 business days
  • No dollar limit on claims — from small residential invoices to large commercial contracts

How PayClaim Works for Surfers Paradise Tradies

  1. Start online: Five-minute claim form from anywhere in Surfers Paradise.
  2. Payment claim prepared and served: We draft a BIF Act-compliant claim and serve it on the head contractor.
  3. Adjudication if needed: We manage the full adjudication process if the claim is disputed.
  4. Get paid: Most claims resolved in 10–15 business days.

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