This outlines the legal recourses available under Victoria's SOP Act when a respondent fails to properly respond to or release a performance security claim. Construction claimants can choose to either apply for formal adjudication or initiate court
The SOP Act outlines a fast, cost-effective statutory process to help Victoria's construction contractors recover progress payments and performance securities without involving lawyers. Explains contract eligibility, covered work types, and the
This is a guide on how to handle a performance security claim in Victoria under the Security of Payment (SOP) Act. It outlines key requirements, strict 10-business-day deadlines for serving a performance security schedule, and the legal consequences
This outlines the Security of Payment (SOP) adjudication process in Victoria, which offers a fast and cost-effective way to resolve construction contract payment disputes. It provides claimants and respondents with essential guidelines on timelines,
This page provides answers to frequently asked questions about Victoria's SOP Act, guiding builders on how to make and respond to progress payment and performance security claims.
The SOP Act is designed to provide a fast and inexpensive process to recover payments and performance securities due under a construction contract, without the need for lawyers to become involved.
Critical overhauls to the Security of Payment Act 2002, including extended claim timeframes, the removal of excluded amounts, and new unfair time-bar provisions affecting all Victorian construction contracts.
The Victorian Government has amended the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002, taking effect on 15 April 2026 to improve cash flow and fairness on jobsites. Key updates include a new statutory framework for performance