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	Queensland, New South Wales, ACT, Victoria & Tasmania Fees Pro-Bono Adjudication Fixed Fee Adjudication Non-Fixed Fee Adjudication Review of Decision in Victoria Cost of Review: Victoria Western Australia Fees Appointment of Adjudicator Adjudication Withdrawal Withdrawal of Adjudication Application

The RICS DRS recognises that resolving construction disputes can often be a burdensome venture. This is why the RICS DRS have constructed several affordable options with regards to adjudication costs that are designed to minimise the costs of adjudication as well as provide a value-for-money and professional service to the industry. These costs are relevant to the jurisdiction in which the dispute arose.

Queensland, New South Wales, ACT, Victoria and Tasmania

For disputes relevant to the Queensland, New South Wales, ACT, Victoria and Tasmania jurisdictions, claimants have the option of three fee structures. These structures are dependent on the size of their payment claims (including GST).

Pro-Bono Adjudication

As a service to the public, the RICS DRS offer free of charge adjudication for very small disputes. Generally, these disputes are for payment claims which do not exceed $1,500.00 including GST. They are also subject to a range of terms of conditions.

This offer includes:

• No adjudication application
• The costs of the adjudicator
• The costs of any adjudication certificate should one be required.
• No disbursement fees
• However….subject to terms and conditions.

To apply for pro-bono adjudication simply download and fill our our pro-bono adjudication application form.

Fixed Fee Adjudication

The RICS DRS has designed a valuable package for those who require absolute certainty in regards to adjudication and Authorised Nominating Authority fees. The fixed fee adjudication package includes the following:

• Flat up front fee. This fee is applicable upon application
• Flat fee includes certification, and adjudicator fees
• This fee is applicable upon receipt of adjudication application
• Some provision for disbursement costs (excluding GST) depending on the fixed fee band (see below table)
• However….subject to terms and conditions.

The rates are as per the following table:

If you wish to apply for fixed fee adjudication, please complete and return an adjudication application which you can find in our adjudication forms and tools section of our website..

Non-fixed fee adjudication, or payment claim over $100,000

ANA Application Fees:

• RICS DRS does not charge for application fees for non-fixed fee Adjudication, or disputes involving payment claims exceeding $100,000.00 including GST.

Adjudicator Fees:

• Dependent on adjudicator (experience and relevant skills: $160 to $325 per hour – excluding GST)

Adjudication Certificate:

• Flat fee: $200.00 (excluding GST, $220.00 including GST)

Disbursements: (eg. copy and fax costs of documents)

• Disbursements are charged at cost price.

If you wish to apply, please download, complete and return an adjudication application.

Cost of Review: Victoria

Under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (2002), both claimants and respondent are permitted to apply for a review of an adjudication. The cost of a review is Review Fee: $2200 (including GST) plus the cost of the adjudication reviewers hourly rate (dependent on the reviewer chosen).

Western Australia

Our Western Australian fees are currently under review. Please contact us directly for more information or check back here at a later date.

Withdrawal of Adjudication

Withdrawal of an adjudication application, in Queensland, New South Wales and ACT prior to release of final decision will incur a charge on the claimant.