Security of Payment · Western Australia & Northern Territory
Specialist support for contractors and subcontractors navigating payment disputes under BCISPA 2021 and CCA 2004 — led by an experienced adjudicator with direct knowledge of how determinations are made.
We are not your average adjudication consultants. We are AdjudicationWA. Led by an experienced adjudicator who has conducted proceedings under both WA and NT legislation — we understand exactly how determinations are made, and we prepare your case accordingly.
About UsServices
Two distinct situations. Two different strategies. Whether you're owed money or defending a claim against you, the deadlines are absolute and the stakes are high.
You've done the work. You've sent the claim. Nothing has come back — or what came back is wrong. Adjudication is your fastest path to payment, but the deadlines are unforgiving.
An application has landed on your desk. The clock has already started. A poor response — or no response — locks in an adverse determination. We make yours count.
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We've sat in the chair. We know what wins — and what doesn't.
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Active across WA and NT — current knowledge of both legislative regimes.
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Free initial review. We tell you the truth, not what you want to hear.
How We Work
We manage every stage of the adjudication process so you can focus on your project.
Book a Free ConsultationWe review your situation, identify the applicable legislation and give you an honest assessment of your position and prospects — at no cost.
We examine your contract, payment history, claims and schedules to map all critical deadlines and identify any compliance issues before they become fatal problems.
We prepare your application or response — all documents, calculations and submissions — and manage lodgement with the nominating authority.
We liaise with the adjudicator, respond to any requests, and keep you informed at every stage through to the binding determination.
Where payment is not forthcoming, we advise on enforcement — court registration and the excluded contractors provisions under BCISPA 2021.
Legislation
The applicable legislation is determined by your contract date. Getting this right from the outset is fundamental to a valid adjudication application.
BCISPA 2021 applies to construction contracts entered into on or after 1 August 2022 with a contract value of $20,000 or more. It fundamentally restructured security of payment in WA — introducing new payment claim requirements, tighter deadlines, a retention trust scheme and expanded protections for subcontractors.
If your contract is dated on or after 1 August 2022, BCISPA 2021 governs your rights regardless of when the dispute arises.
The CCA 2004 governs all construction contracts entered into before 1 August 2022. The applicable legislation is determined by the contract date — not the date of the dispute. If your contract pre-dates August 2022, the CCA applies regardless of when you are reading this.
The CCA provides a more flexible framework with longer application windows and no minimum contract value threshold.
About Us
AdjudicationWA is the specialist adjudication practice of ABG Consulting Pty Ltd, a Perth-based construction consultancy.
Our principal is an experienced adjudicator who has conducted adjudications under security of payment legislation in both Western Australia and the Northern Territory. That first-hand adjudicator experience is what sets us apart — we read every matter the way an adjudicator will, and we prepare your application or response accordingly.
We are not lawyers and do not provide legal advice. Our expertise is practical and process-based. We will always tell you when a legal question requires a construction lawyer.
Principal · AdjudicationWA
ABG Consulting Pty Ltd
Adjudication Specialists · Perth, Western Australia
Our principal has conducted adjudications under BCISPA 2021, the Construction Contracts (Former Provisions) Act 2004, and NT security of payment legislation — bringing direct adjudicator experience to every matter we handle.
This means every application and response we prepare is built from the perspective of how an adjudicator will read it: what the legislation requires, what the evidence actually demonstrates, and what reasoning will result in a favourable determination.
We have experience across the full spectrum — subcontractor claims, head contractor applications, variation disputes, retention recovery and complex multi-party matters.
Our Approach
We give you a frank view of your position at first consultation — including when prospects are uncertain or risks outweigh likely recovery.
Our Advantage
Our principal has sat as adjudicator. We know exactly how applications are evaluated — and prepare every document accordingly.
Our Focus
We practise exclusively in WA and the NT, with current knowledge of both jurisdictions' legislation, nominating authorities and practice.
Resources
Free resources to help you understand the adjudication process and prepare your position. Contact us to request any PDF below.
Essential Guide · PDF
A practical decision-tree guide to determining which security of payment legislation governs your contract — including transitional provisions and common edge cases. The first question that must be answered in any adjudication matter.
Request DownloadChecklist · PDF
Every element a valid payment claim must contain before you serve it.
Request DownloadGuide · PDF
Required content, available defences and common errors for respondents.
Request DownloadGuide · PDF
When trust accounts are required and consequences of non-compliance.
Request DownloadFAQ
Questions about adjudication in Western Australia. Can't find what you're looking for? Your initial consultation is free.
Ask Us DirectlyNo. We are not lawyers and do not provide legal advice, but our direct adjudicator experience means we are well-placed to prepare and manage applications and responses. We will always tell you when a legal question warrants consulting a construction lawyer.
Under BCISPA 2021, a determination can be registered as a judgment debt and enforced accordingly. The excluded contractors provisions also allow referral to the Building Services Board where a registered builder fails to pay. Similar enforcement mechanisms apply under CCA 2004.
Yes. Pre-August 2022 contracts are governed by CCA 2004, with a 90 business day application window from when the dispute arises. There is no minimum contract value under the CCA 2004.
No. Under BCISPA 2021, a valid payment claim must include a prescribed statement indicating it is made under the Act. Without it, statutory adjudication rights are not triggered. Many contractors unknowingly serve invoices that do not qualify. We can assess whether your existing claims comply.
Under BCISPA 2021, the adjudicator must determine within 10 business days of accepting the application. Total process from lodgement is typically 4–8 weeks — substantially faster than litigation or arbitration.
Under BCISPA 2021, a respondent who intends to pay less than the claimed amount must provide a payment schedule within 15 business days of the payment claim. Failure to provide a valid schedule makes the full claimed amount immediately due as a debt — without the need for adjudication.
Yes. Our principal has conducted adjudications under NT security of payment legislation and we are experienced in advising on disputes under Northern Territory construction contracts. Contact us to discuss your specific circumstances.
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