Security of payment – NT

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The Construction Contracts (Security of Payments) Act 2004 (NT) came into operation on 1 July 2005. It applies to almost all contracts for construction work in the Northern Territory (NT) and also includes the following:

  • the supply of goods to the site where construction work is being carried out
  • professional services relating to construction work that are provided on or off the site where construction work is being carried out
  • on-site services relating to construction work that are provided on or off the site where construction work is being carried out.