Independent Contractor Agreement Template Australia Free

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made on this ______ day of ________, 20.

BETWEEN:

THE PRINCIPAL: [], ABN [_________________], with its registered office/principal place of business at [______________________________] ("Principal").

AND

THE CONTRACTOR: [], ABN [_________________], with its registered office/principal place of business at [______________________________] ("Contractor").

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1. ENGAGEMENT

1.1. The Principal engages the Contractor to provide, and the Contractor agrees to provide, the services described in Schedule A ("Services"). 1.2. The Contractor is engaged as an independent contractor and not as an employee, partner, or agent of the Principal.

2. TERM

2.1. This Agreement commences on [] and continues until [], unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement.

3. FEES AND PAYMENT

3.1. In consideration for the Services, the Principal shall pay the Contractor the sum of $[___________] (exclusive of GST). 3.2. The Contractor shall provide a valid Tax Invoice to the Principal on a [monthly/milestone] basis. 3.3. Payment shall be made by the Principal within [_______] days of receipt of a valid Tax Invoice.

4. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CONTRACTOR

4.1. The Contractor warrants that they possess the necessary skills, qualifications, and experience to perform the Services. 4.2. The Contractor shall perform the Services in a professional, timely, and competent manner, complying with all relevant Australian laws and regulations. 4.3. The Contractor is responsible for all insurances (including Public Liability and Professional Indemnity, if applicable) and the payment of their own income tax, superannuation, and other statutory charges.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY

5.1. The Contractor acknowledges that they may have access to confidential information of the Principal. The Contractor agrees to keep all such information confidential and not to disclose it to any third party without prior written consent, except as required by law.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

6.1. All work product, documents, and materials created by the Contractor specifically for the Principal under this Agreement ("Deliverables") shall become the sole property of the Principal upon payment.

7. TERMINATION

7.1. Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing [_______] days' written notice to the other party. 7.2. The Principal may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if the Contractor commits a material breach of this Agreement.

8. GOVERNING LAW

8.1. This Agreement is governed by the laws of [___________________] (State/Territory), Australia.

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SCHEDULE A: SERVICES

[Insert detailed description of the services to be performed]

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SIGNATURES

EXECUTED as an Agreement.

SIGNED for and on behalf of the PRINCIPAL:

Signature: ___________________________ Name: _______________________________ Position: ____________________________ Date: ________________________________

SIGNED by the CONTRACTOR:

Signature: ___________________________ Name: _______________________________ Date: ________________________________

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Disclaimer: This document is a general template provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Laws regarding independent contracting in Australia (including "employee vs contractor" tests under the Fair Work Act) are complex. Users are strongly advised to seek independent legal advice before execution.