Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts27. Who can apply for adjudication
If a payment dispute arises under a construction contract, any party to the contract may apply to have the dispute adjudicated under this Part unless -
(a) an application for adjudication has already been made by a party (whether or not a determination has been made) but subject to sections 31(6A) and 39(2); or
(b) the dispute is the subject of an order, judgment or other finding by an arbitrator or other person or a court or other body dealing with a matter arising under the contract.