Security of Payment Advice

Security of payment legislation exists in every Australian state and territory to ensure that builders, subcontractors, and consultants get paid for construction work. The legislation provides a rapid statutory adjudication process as an alternative to litigation.

Christopher Larcos is a registered adjudicator under security of payment legislation in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory. This direct experience determining adjudication applications gives his strategic advice a practical edge, he understands how adjudicators assess claims because he is one.

His security of payment advisory covers the full lifecycle of a payment dispute: from initial assessment of rights and obligations, through payment claim preparation or payment schedule response, to pre-adjudication strategy. Whether the project is in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, or Canberra, he advises on the applicable legislation and the practical considerations that affect outcomes.

Each state’s security of payment Act differs materially in its requirements: time limits, service methods, valuation methodologies, and available defences vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Advice that is correct in NSW may be wrong in Victoria or Queensland. Specialist advice must account for these differences.