Case Summary A. Overview The Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (BIFA) provides a fast, statutory mechanism to ensure contractors and subcontractors in Queensland are paid for construction work and related goods and services within strict timeframes.  Designed to reduce cash‑flow pressures, BIFA creates a streamlined process for making payment claims, issuing payment schedules, and resolving disputes through rapid adjudication. As a result, it has beco