State-by-state pathways
Eight jurisdictions. Eight different rule sets.
Australia does not have one national Security of Payment process. Start with the jurisdiction connected to your construction contract, then check the parties, contract date and work before relying on a pathway.
Sources reviewed 23 July 2026 · Rules are checked by jurisdiction and contract circumstances
Choose your state or territory
Each guide explains the main point of difference and links directly to official legislation and government guidance. TradeDue’s guided claim pathways are in development; these pages do not create or serve a payment claim.
- NSWNew South WalesWhat is different in NSW?
- VICVictoriaVictoria’s rules changed in 2026
- QLDQueenslandA Queensland claim may look like an invoice
- WAWestern AustraliaTwo WA regimes can apply
- SASouth AustraliaOwner-occupier work is an important boundary
- TASTasmaniaResidential claims can be covered in Tasmania
- ACTAustralian Capital TerritoryMonthly claims, with a residential boundary
- NTNorthern TerritoryThe NT is not an east-coast claim model
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