---
title: "Prepare and check a progress-payment claim under the state security-of-payment Act"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/construction-and-infrastructure/prepare-and-check-a-progress-payment-claim-before-it-is-served/australia"
type: "task_jurisdiction_version"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A11-T1-R1-AU"
practice_area: "Construction & Infrastructure"
tier: "red"
lawyer_review: "required"
jurisdictions: ["AU"]
last_reviewed: "2026-09-23"
---

# Prepare and check a progress-payment claim under the state security-of-payment Act

> Draft a progress-payment claim structure from the schedule of rates or invoices, and list reference-date and endorsement points to confirm under the state Act.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/construction-and-infrastructure/prepare-and-check-a-progress-payment-claim-before-it-is-served/australia  
Last reviewed: 2026-09-23

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Construction & Infrastructure](https://ailawframework.com/practice/construction-and-infrastructure.md) |
| Human involvement | Red: Lawyer writes; AI may check, clarify or collect data |
| How AI is used | Draft a progress-payment claim structure from the schedule of rates or invoices, and list reference-date and endorsement points to confirm under the state Act. |
| What the lawyer must review | Confirm the Act: NSW BCISP 1999, Vic SOP 2002, Qld BIF 2017, SA BCISOP 2009, ACT BCISP 2009 Confirm WA SOP Act 2021 (CCA 2004 for older contracts), NT or Tas as applicable Check the reference date, service window and endorsement (NSW, Vic, Qld) Diarise the schedule deadline in business days NSW residential work from 20 August 2024: check s 8(2) bars unlicensed or uninsured contractors Check amounts line by line |
| Written for | Australia |
| Applies to | [Prepare and check a progress-payment claim before it is served](https://ailawframework.com/practice/construction-and-infrastructure/prepare-and-check-a-progress-payment-claim-before-it-is-served.md) |

## Checking plan

**Line-by-line review**

Review the complete output at the level of each line, paragraph or clause; check facts, meaning and omissions.

- What the AI does: Potential support includes extracting and organising information and preparing preliminary structure or wording. Confirm the tool’s capability and permitted scope.
- What the lawyer does: Set the scope, verify the evidence, resolve exceptions and approve the final output for its intended use.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Suggested checking approach based on the task guidance. Complete the assessment for the actual tool, information and jurisdiction.
- Why: The plan reflects the described work and review requirements. Policy colours are not used to determine permission or checking.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Trace every relied-on figure to its source, confirm dates and assumptions, and independently recalculate totals or derived amounts.
2. Calculate operative dates independently from the current rule and actual triggering event. Check exceptions and record the verified deadline.
3. Review operative clauses in the complete document, including definitions, cross-references, schedules and inconsistencies with the instructions.
4. Obtain and inspect the relevant current official register or search result. Confirm identities, interests and the date and scope of the search.
5. Review the original source set for relevant material absent from the output, including contrary evidence, qualifications and unresolved gaps.
6. Verify the applicable jurisdiction and the version of each relevant law, rule or instrument in force at the material time.
7. Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
8. Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.

## Notes

- Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts. The checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*