Construction payment claims in the ACT

Qualifying ACT contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and construction consultants can use the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2009.

Monthly claims, with a residential boundary

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.

Start with the ACT suitability check

Answer a few questions to see whether your matter may fit TradeDue’s standard guided pathway.

No card required. The check helps identify whether the standard pathway may fit; it does not serve a claim.