These contracts are for use in the engagement of professional services and are designed to be used by consultants of various sizes and disciplines across a range of projects.
The Consultant and Subconsultant Contract have a balance in the role and responsibilities for both clients/lead consultants and consultants/subconsultants respectively. The contracts have a liability cap, appropriate limits on
liability, as well as a focus on dispute resolution.
Each contract has a corresponding Advisory Note that explores what is and isn't included in the contract and why. It is also talks to the relationship
between the contract and the Australian Consumer Law. It is hoped that the Advisory Note will assist all parties to use the contracts.
The contracts are standard form contracts, which can have implications under the Australian Consumer Law, including unfair contract term protections and statutory consumer guarantees. It is recommended that consultants
read the Guide to the Unfair Contracts Terms Law published by the ACCC, available here. For further information on statutory consumer guarantees visit the ACCC website here.
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members. For non-members, each contract is $350 (+GST) plus postage and handling, or $650 (+GST) plus postage and handling for the suite.