Able Adjudication

The Adjudication Response is the Respondent’s opportunity to make a submission to the Adjudicator on issues raised by the Claimant in the Security of Payment Adjudication Application.

There are strict time frames on serving the submission to the Adjudicator and it is pertinent that a Respondent carefully considers the issues raised by both parties in compiling the Adjudication Response.

It is worth noting that in most states the Respondent may not be allowed to introduce any new reasons for withholding payment that has not already been raised in the Payment Schedule.  This highlights the importance of the Payment Schedule in delivering your position to the Adjudicator.

This is not the case in Victoria and as such it is advisable you consider referring to the  relevant guidance notes on your Act which you may access through the information provided under each Adjudication Scheme by clicking here.