Check the pathway
Use the live preview to identify the jurisdiction, parties and common issues that may need a closer review.
Payment claims, without the guesswork.
TradeDue is building a guided, jurisdiction-specific payment claim service for Australian construction businesses.
Planned launch price · $62 incl GST · No percentage fee
No payment · Do not upload sensitive claim documents
Payment claim
ClaimantExample Electrical Pty Ltd
RespondentExample Build Co Pty Ltd
ProjectRivergum retail fit-out
Claim referenceSAMPLE-004
Work summaryElectrical rough-in works
Claim periodExample progress period
Sample amount claimed$18,420.00
SAMPLE — DO NOT SERVE
Attachment index
- 01Contract reference✓
- 02Work breakdown✓
- 03Variation summary✓
- 04Supporting records✓
SAMPLE — DO NOT SERVE
Service checklist
- 01Check recipient details
- 02Confirm permitted method
- 03Retain service evidence
- 04Record what was sent
SAMPLE — DO NOT SERVE
Deadline record
- 01Claim date: user entry
- 02Response date: user entry
- 03Due date: verify independently
No legal deadline is calculated in this preview.
SAMPLE — DO NOT SERVE
The planned workflow
From scattered details to a reviewable claim pack.
The live preview demonstrates the first routing step. Guided intake and document generation are being built for launch.
Build the claim
At launch, guided questions will organise the contract, work, claimed amount and supporting material for the relevant pathway.
Review and serve
The planned pack will be downloaded for review, with practical service steps. TradeDue will not serve a claim for you.
The planned output
More than a lone PDF.
The intended product is a practical working pack: the claim itself, the material behind it, a service checklist and a record for what happens next.
Every example is fictitious. A generated pack will still require your review and separate service.
Inspect the sample packTRADEDUE · CLAIM PACK
Payment claim
- 01Claimant and respondent
- 02Work and amount
- 03Required claim wording
Attachment index
- 01Documents you nominate
- 02Clear reference order
- 03Pack completeness check
Service checklist
- 01Available service routes
- 02Evidence to retain
- 03Completion record
Deadline record
- 01Dates entered by you
- 02Follow-up prompts
- 03Review warnings
Australia-wide design
Eight systems. One disciplined starting point.
The applicable rules can turn on jurisdiction, contract date, the parties and the work. The state guides explain those differences without pretending they are interchangeable.
SOURCES REVIEWED · 23 JULY 2026
New South Wales
Current and legacy pathways coexist. Contracts made before 21 October 2019 may remain under older reference-date rules, so the contract date matters. A claim must identify the work or related goods and services, state the amount claimed and say that it is made under the Act. Residential matters require Home Building Act checks. A head contractor claiming from a principal may also need the approved supporting statement. Service is its own step: an email address is suitable only where it was specified for service of that kind.
- Pathway
- For supported NSW construction matters, organise a payment claim under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999.
- Before relying on it
- Check the contract date, parties, subject matter, claim timing and method of service.
General information only. A state guide cannot determine whether a particular claim is covered or valid.
SOURCES REVIEWED · 23 JULY 2026
Victoria
Major reforms took effect on 15 April 2026. The current scheme uses monthly claim entitlements and removed the former excluded-amount and claimable-variation concepts. Claims already served before commencement can be transitional. A current payment claim must identify the work or related goods and services, state the amount and include: “This is a payment claim under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002”. Direct domestic-building contracts with homeowners are generally outside the scheme, while subcontractors beneath the builder may still be covered.
- Pathway
- Prepare for the current Victorian pathway under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002.
- Before relying on it
- Check the contract date, parties, subject matter, claim timing and method of service.
General information only. A state guide cannot determine whether a particular claim is covered or valid.
SOURCES REVIEWED · 23 JULY 2026
Queensland
There is no prescribed claim form and no mandatory Act endorsement. The written document must identify the work or related goods and services, state the claimed amount and request payment; an invoice can satisfy that request. A head contractor claiming from a principal may need a supporting statement. Direct domestic contracts with a resident owner are generally excluded, and an existing subcontractors’ charge can change the available route.
- Pathway
- Queensland’s Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 provides a payment process for many contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and construction consultants.
- Before relying on it
- Check the contract date, parties, subject matter, claim timing and method of service.
General information only. A state guide cannot determine whether a particular claim is covered or valid.
SOURCES REVIEWED · 23 JULY 2026
Western Australia
The Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 generally applies to contracts entered into on or after 1 August 2022. Earlier contracts remain under the former-provisions scheme. Under the 2021 Act a claim must be written, state the claimed amount, describe the items and quantities of work or related supply, and say it is made under that Act. Home-building matters may be excluded or require the prescribed homeowner notice depending on the parties, project and contract value.
- Pathway
- The correct WA pathway starts with the date of the construction contract.
- Before relying on it
- Check the contract date, parties, subject matter, claim timing and method of service.
General information only. A state guide cannot determine whether a particular claim is covered or valid.
SOURCES REVIEWED · 23 JULY 2026
South Australia
Direct domestic work for a person who lives, or intends to live, at the premises is excluded. A payment claim must identify the work or related goods and services, state the amount claimed and say it is made under the Act. Certain Crown contracts and legacy arrangements need manual review. Correct service and evidence of receipt matter; ordinary email should not be assumed valid without a supported service route.
- Pathway
- South Australia’s Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009 mainly supports commercial and non-owner-occupied construction payment claims.
- Before relying on it
- Check the contract date, parties, subject matter, claim timing and method of service.
General information only. A state guide cannot determine whether a particular claim is covered or valid.
SOURCES REVIEWED · 23 JULY 2026
Tasmania
Unlike several mainland schemes, Tasmania expressly allows qualifying claims against residential owners. A claim must be written and addressed to the respondent, name the claimant, describe the work or related supply in enough detail to assess it, state the amount and say it is made under the Act. Qualifying residential-owner matters have a different response period. Electronic service requires the recipient’s agreement, so proof of that agreement and receipt should be retained.
- Pathway
- Tasmania’s Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009 can cover contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and construction-related service providers.
- Before relying on it
- Check the contract date, parties, subject matter, claim timing and method of service.
General information only. A state guide cannot determine whether a particular claim is covered or valid.
SOURCES REVIEWED · 23 JULY 2026
Australian Capital Territory
The ACT moved to a monthly claim model in March 2024. A payment claim must identify the work or related goods and services, state the amount claimed and say it is made under the Act. Resident-owner contracts for insurable residential work are generally excluded unless the work is done under an owner-builder licence. The correct contractual party, service method and evidence of sending or receipt still need to be verified.
- Pathway
- Qualifying ACT contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and construction consultants can use the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2009.
- Before relying on it
- Check the contract date, parties, subject matter, claim timing and method of service.
General information only. A state guide cannot determine whether a particular claim is covered or valid.
SOURCES REVIEWED · 23 JULY 2026
Northern Territory
Either contractor or principal may make a qualifying payment claim, and residential construction is generally covered. There is no universal requirement to label every claim as made under the Act. The written claim procedure in the contract controls where one exists; if it does not, statutory implied terms supply minimum content. A payment dispute can arise when a claim is rejected or disputed, or when payment is not made when due. Any adjudication clock runs from that dispute event—not automatically from the invoice date.
- Pathway
- The Northern Territory uses a contract-based payment-dispute scheme under the Construction Contracts (Security of Payments) Act 2004.
- Before relying on it
- Check the contract date, parties, subject matter, claim timing and method of service.
General information only. A state guide cannot determine whether a particular claim is covered or valid.
General information only, not legal advice. Eligibility, claim timing and service depend on the contract and facts. Using this site does not serve a document or extend, pause or protect any deadline. If time may be short or the matter is disputed, obtain qualified advice promptly.
AI and legal boundary
Software can organise the work. Legal decisions still need judgment.
TradeDue is being designed around structured facts, visible warnings and a clear hand-off to professional help when the standard route may not fit.
Read the trust approachFacts from you
The check uses only the answers you select. It does not ask for names, contracts or claim documents.
Rules before drafting
The planned workflow will use jurisdiction and contract rules to route a matter before any drafting assistance.
Bounded AI use
AI may help structure language from supplied facts. It will not be presented as deciding coverage, timing or validity.
Your review and action
You remain responsible for checking the pack, obtaining advice where needed and serving the claim correctly.
Planned pricing
A fixed price before the claim starts.
Pay for the preparation workflow, not a percentage of what you are claiming. No payment is being accepted during this preview.
See pricing detailsOne-off claim pack
PLANNED · ONE GUIDED MATTER · NO PERCENTAGE FEE$62 incl GST
Solo
$69 / month
- 1 claim allowance each month
- $49 for each additional claim
- Designed for occasional claiming
Trade
$149 / month
- 3 claim allowances each month
- $39 for each additional claim
- Designed for active trade businesses
Business
$329 / month
- 8 claim allowances each month
- $35 for each additional claim
- Designed for higher-volume teams
Planned pricing only. Inclusions, allowance treatment and full subscription terms will be confirmed before launch.
Straight answers
Before you use the preview.
Can I buy a claim pack now?
Not yet. This is a public product preview. TradeDue is not accepting payment, sensitive information or claim-document uploads at this stage.
Will TradeDue work in every Australian state and territory?
That is the planned scope, but Australia does not have one uniform security-of-payment process. TradeDue is building a separate pathway for NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory.
Does the preview claim check tell me whether my claim is valid?
No. It is a product-routing check only. It can surface common fit and complexity signals, but it does not decide legal coverage, entitlement, timing, validity or prospects.
Will TradeDue serve the payment claim?
No. The planned service will provide a document pack and practical service checklist. You will need to review the material, choose an appropriate service method and retain evidence of service.
Does TradeDue replace a construction lawyer?
No. It is being designed for guided preparation of suitable standard matters. Disputes, short deadlines, insolvency, unusual contracts and adjudication can require qualified professional advice.
What happens to monthly claim allowances?
The treatment of unused allowances has not been finalised. Expiry, rollover, cancellation and refund rules will be stated clearly before anyone is asked to subscribe.