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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.
Tribunal Application vs Letter of Demand: Which Gets You Paid Faster
A letter of demand can resolve a debt in 7-14 days for $49, while a tribunal application takes longer, depending on the tribunal's waiting times, and costs $50-$400 in filing fees alone.…
Read Guide →Contractor Dispute New South Wales: How to Recover Payment Without Going to Court
When a New South Wales client won't pay for completed work, you have specific options: a letter of demand, a payment claim…
Read Guide →Unpaid Invoice Over 90 Days: Should You Send a Final Demand or Go Straight to Tribunal?
When an invoice has been unpaid for 90 days or more, Australian small businesses face a choice: send one last formal demand…
Read Guide →Payment Plan Agreement After Letter of Demand: How to Lock It In Properly
A debtor's promise to pay in instalments means nothing without a proper payment plan agreement. Here's how to lock it in so…
Read Guide →Evidence Needed to Win a Debt Claim in Australian Tribunal
Winning a debt claim in an Australian tribunal comes down to evidence. This guide breaks down exactly what documents you need, how…
Read Guide →How to Defend a VCAT Claim When You Think the Applicant Is Wrong
Received a VCAT claim you believe is unfounded? This guide walks you through the dates that matter, response options, counterclaims, and evidence…
Read Guide →How to Defend a NCAT Application in New South Wales: Your Step-by-Step Defence
Received an NCAT application against you? For consumer claims there is no response form: NCAT sends a notice of listing. This guide…
Read Guide →How to Defend a Tribunal Claim You Disagree With in New South Wales
Been served with an NCAT application you disagree with? This guide walks through the NSW tribunal defence process — from filing your…
Read Guide →Debt Recovery for Small Business: When to Send a Final Demand
A final demand is not just a repeat of your first letter — it's the last formal warning before legal action. This…
Read Guide →How to Apply to QCAT for Unpaid Invoices Under $25,000
Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) handles minor debt claims up to $25,000 with lower fees and faster resolution than courts. This…
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