The template is recommended, but not mandatory. A claimant may prepare and use their own template for giving a payment claim under the Act, or alter the template provided.
The template also allows you to make a claim for the return of retention money withheld under the construction contract, but not for the return of other performance security (e.g. bank guarantees) or the substitution of retention money for a compliant performance security (if permitted).
You should prepare your own template for these types of payment claims.
The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety – Building and Energy Division (Building and Energy) cannot assist with filling out the template or completing it on your behalf.