Security of payment legislation and navigating construction disputes
Security of payment legislation and navigating construction disputes
The construction industry operates on tight margins, high stakes, and complex legal frameworks—nowhere is this more evident than in payment disputes.
This short course is tailored for lawyers at all levels. It provides an in-depth examination of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act and other critical legislation that underpins payment disputes in Australia.
You’ll explore the adjudication process, learn to craft and respond to payment claims, and gain insights into resolving disputes efficiently and effectively.
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of security payment legislation
- Navigate the payment claim and adjudication process
- Resolve disputes and enforce rights in a payment claim
Course Structure
- Introduction to the basics of security of payment legislation
- Navigating the payment claim process
- Adjudication under the security of payment legislation
- Resolving disputes and enforcing rights
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course contains content that falls within the mandatory CPD categories of:
- Professional skills
With our online on-demand interactive courses, you can learn when and where it suits you. We’ve designed each course to provide both education and enjoyment.
Each course offers a mix of engaging exercises, where you’ll gain access to:
- Interactive activities to challenge your understanding and put your knowledge to the test. You’ll also enjoy engaging exercises, such as flip cards, quizzes and drafting activities.
- Clearly identified outcomes so you know precisely what you’ll learn – and the skills you’ll gain. You’ll also be able to track your development and focus on key improvement areas.
- Extended course access so you can reference the material as you need – or revisit it should life get in the way.
- Feedback and template answers so you can refine your skills, grow your knowledge and gain fresh insights.
Access each module on the College’s learning portal. When you buy a single, you’ll have 24/7 unlimited access for 12-months from the date of purchase.
Does this educational activity extend your knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your practice needs or professional development?
If so, and you’re not a WA practitioner, you should claim 1 unit for each hour of participation, not including breaks.
Please check your local CPD rules for any caps on activity types, such as the private study of non-interactive audio/visual materials. You are responsible for keeping your own CPD records and complying with your local CPD rules.
No. Western Australian practitioners who complete our on-demand courses are currently unable to claim CPD points.
However, you may earn CPD points by attending select live CPD events or by completing select CPD Interactive modules.