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Adjudication in Brief

Adjudication is the preferred method of settling payment disputes in Queensland, NSW, New Zealand and Singapore.

Although there are no limits to the size of a claim an adjudicator may request an extension of time before accepting a large application. This will then have to be agreed to by both parties before the adjudicator will accept the application.

Essentially, a qualified adjudicator decides on disputed payments in the construction industry. There is no mediation or discussion at this stage and the adjudicator will not enter into negotiations with either party involved. His/ her job is to decide the amount of the disputed payment claim the applicant should receive and to allocate adjudication costs to either or both parties. The largest decided amount to date using this legislation is $39 million and the smallest amount being $250.00, both in NSW.

The average time span for an  adjudication from the application date to payment is approximately 25 working days for a standard adjudication.  The adjudicator's decision is effectively final.  The courts have been reluctant to interfere with adjudicator's decisions and since December 2007, adjudicator's decisions are excluded from the court's review under the Judicial Review Act.

If you require assistance or advice with a claim or a response, AIQSANA  can arrange a professional to expertly handle you enquiry or your application or response.>>Click Here

More detail about the Payment Process >>Click Here

View a handy Checklist >> Click Here

View Fees and File Sizes >> Click Here

View Terms and Conditions >> Click Here

If you want to apply for an adjudication of your Payment Claim NOW >> CLICK HERE

If you have a complaint or would like to leave some feedback for AIQSANA please Click Here.

AIQSANA also offers -

• On-line interactive training for Qualified industry professionals to;
  • Become a registered Adjudicator in Queensland.
  • Expertly advise and handle applications and responses for clients.

AND

• Online user training in preparing payment claims, payment schedules, adjudication applications and responses.
• Training for you and your staff to make the necessary changes to your business practices to take full advantage of the BCIPA.

For more information on professional and industry training, >>CLICK HERE

To see a ready-reference flow chart of the adjudication process, >>CLICK HERE

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