Note: This page is for the contracts made on or after 21st October 2019, if your contract was made before 21st October 2019 please click here

NSW Adjudication Start Menu

Welcome to NSW: How to Start menu.

Our menus are structured to make navigating the adjudication process as simple as possible.

You are in the section of our website dedicated to assisting resolve payment disputes for work performed in NSW. If the work was not performed in NSW, click on the applicable State or Territory from the menu on the left of the page or at the bottom of this page under the heading "Other States".

To navigate this NSW based website, use the menu on the left hand side of the page "Start; Schedule Served; Schedule Not Served; Adjudication Process; Application Forms; and Resources;". We recommend you start by clicking on 'Flowchart' and clicking in the first green box in the middle of the top of the page.

Security of Payment legislation is easy to use by design but many court decisions have added a layer of complexity. By following our menus and flowcharts carefully, we can help you get the process right.

Remember that our friendly and professional staff are available to help you in complying with the procedures of the Act. We do not charge any additional fee for this assistance.

Introduction to the Act Flowchart Definitions Claimant Prepares & Serves Payment Claim Claimant Head Contractor: Serving a Supporting Statement Claimant: Common Pitfalls Calculating the Due Date for Payment Respondent Prepares & Serves Payment Schedule Respondent: Common Pitfalls Retention Money Trust Account