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BIFA Chapter 3 - Payment Claims
It is often difficult to determine whether a document that appears to be a claim for payment is, in fact, a valid payment claim given under chapter 3 of the BIFA. There are a number of elements to a valid payment claim – walk through our Flowchart to understand each of the relevant elements for a valid Payment Claim.
BIFA Chapter 3 - Payment Schedules
It is often difficult to determine whether a document responding to a payment claim is, in fact, a valid payment schedule given under chapter 3 of the BIFA. There are a number of elements to a valid payment schedule – walk through our Flowchart to understand each of the relevant elements for a valid Payment Schedule.
BIFA Chapter 3 - Adjudication Applications / Responses
If a payment claim is in dispute, or a valid payment schedule is not given within time, a claimant may elect to make an application for adjudication of that payment under chapter 3 of the BIFA. Strict timeframes apply as to when an application for adjudication may be lodged with the Adjudication Registry of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission. If a Respondent wishes to give an Adjudication Response to the Adjudication Application, it must do so within strict timeframes. Walk through our Flowchart to understand each of the relevant elements for a valid Adjudication Application and/or valid Adjudication Response.
Last updated: 30 December 2021