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Plain-English guides to Australian law — bonds, tradies, tribunals, consumer rights, and more. Written so you can actually act on them.
What to Do When a Subcontractor Doesn’t Pay You in Queensland
When a subcontractor fails to pay you in Queensland, you have specific rights under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017. This guide covers payment claims, adjudication, QCAT applications, and…
Read Guide →Unpaid Subcontractor Invoice in New South Wales: Security of Payment Claim or Local Court
NSW subcontractors have three main options for recovering an unpaid invoice: a letter of demand, a payment claim under the Security of…
Read Guide →What to Do If You Receive a Statutory Demand You Dispute
A statutory demand gives you 21 days to pay or apply to set it aside. If you dispute the debt, acting fast…
Read Guide →VCAT Domestic Building Disputes Victoria: Step-by-Step
VCAT's Building and Property List handles defective work, incomplete renovations, and building contract disputes in Victoria. This guide explains the mandatory conciliation…
Read Guide →Unpaid Invoice Over $10,000 in New South Wales: NCAT or Local Court?
When a client owes you more than $10,000 in New South Wales, the claim is a debt for the Local Court, not…
Read Guide →What Evidence Do You Need to Prove an Unpaid Invoice in QCAT?
Taking an unpaid invoice claim to QCAT requires more than just the invoice itself. You need proof of delivery, clear payment terms,…
Read Guide →Final Demand Letter vs Letter of Demand: When to Escalate
A letter of demand opens negotiations. A final demand closes them. This guide explains the tactical differences, when to escalate, and what…
Read Guide →How to Negotiate a Payment Plan After Receiving a Letter of Demand
A letter of demand doesn't mean you have to pay the full amount immediately. This guide shows you how to propose a…
Read Guide →Debt Recovery for Small Business Owners: When to Send a Final Demand
A final demand is your last formal warning before tribunal proceedings. For small business owners chasing unpaid invoices, getting the timing and…
Read Guide →Client Won’t Pay Your Invoice: Letter of Demand or Straight to QCAT?
When a Queensland client refuses to pay, going straight to QCAT without sending a demand letter first can weaken your case and…
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