Adjudication (QLD)

What is Adjudication?

Adjudication under the BIF Act is a rapid, legally binding process for resolving payment disputes without going to court.

Key Benefits

The QLD Adjudication Process

1. Application

You lodge an adjudication application after a dispute arises.

2. Adjudicator Appointment

An authorised body appoints an adjudicator within days.

3. Response

The respondent submits their adjudication response.

3. Determination

The adjudicator reviews both sides and issues a decision.

What Can Be Decided?

The adjudicator determines:

Timeline

Most adjudications in Queensland are resolved within:

10–15 business days after acceptance

This makes it one of the fastest legal remedies available.

Enforcing a Decision

If payment is not made:

Obtain an
adjudication certificate

File it
in court

Enforce it as a
judgment debt

Why Acting Early Matters

Under the BIF Act, delays can cost you your rights.

A missed deadline can mean:

Get Paid What You’re Owed — Faster

Don’t let unpaid claims impact your business.