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What Is Adjudication ?

An adjudication is a statutory function carried out by an independent adjudicator who has been appointed by an authorised nominating authority to determine the amount, if any, that is due in respect of a progress payment claimed under the Act. Only a claimant can start the adjudication process.

Adjudication Timeline

• Lodge Adjudication Application with ANA
• Adjudicator appointed within 4 days
• Respondent must lodge Adjudication Response within 2 business days of Adjudicator being appointed
• Adjudicator has 10 business days to determine the Adjudication Application from the date if his/her appointment

Apply For Adjudication

You Can Apply For Adjudication:

• if you have not received a payment schedule or full payment within 10 days of serving a payment claim, and
• if you have, within 20 days of the payment schedule being served or payment being due notified the respondent that you intend to apply for adjudication, and
• you have given the respondent 5 business days to provide a payment schedule or
• within ten days of receiving a payment schedule with which you disagree with the scheduled amount or
• if the respondent does not pay the full amount of the payment schedule

Claims Under Security Of Payment Act

The purpose of making a claim under the Security Of Payment Act is to enable a claimant to eventually, if necessary, apply for adjudication of the payment claim if it is disputed by the respondent

Applying For Adjudication

This is a technical process that requires the expertise of a specialist, experienced preparer to ensure a successful outcome. You can only apply for adjudication within the time allowed.

Enforcing A Determination

Adjudicators Determination is a powerful, binding decision. If a respondent doesn’t pay in full within 5 business days of the determination a claimant can begin enforcement proceedings.