Bookers Agreement

Australia (AU) Schedule

This Australia Schedule forms part of the Bookers Agreement and applies only to bookings where the Licensed Area is located in Australia. In the event of any inconsistency, this Schedule prevails to the extent required by Australian law.

1. Governing Law & Jurisdiction (Australia)

1.1 Governing Law

This Agreement and any applicable Regional Schedule are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia.

1.2 Jurisdiction

Each party submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, Australia.

1.3 Mandatory Local Law

Nothing in this Agreement excludes, restricts, or modifies the application of any mandatory local laws, including the Australian Consumer Law, which apply regardless of the governing law.

1.4 Injunctive & Equitable Relief

Nothing in this clause limits the right of anyspaces.com to seek urgent injunctive, equitable, or interim relief in any Australian jurisdiction where a breach has occurred or is reasonably anticipated.

2. Taxation (Australia)

2.1 All fees, charges, and licence fees are exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST) unless expressly stated otherwise.

2.2 If GST is payable on any supply under this Agreement:

  • The Licensee must pay the GST amount in addition to the applicable fee; and
  • The Facilitator or Licensor must provide a valid tax invoice in accordance with the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth).

3. Insurance (Australia)

3.1 The Licensee must maintain public liability insurance with a minimum coverage of AUD $20,000,000 per occurrence for the duration of the Term.

3.2 The policy must:

  • Be issued by an insurer authorised to operate in Australia;
  • Cover the activities conducted within the Licensed Area;
  • Note the Licensor and Facilitator as interested parties where reasonably required.

3.3 Certificates of currency must be provided upon request and prior to commencement where required.

4. Compliance with Australian Law

The Licensee must comply with all applicable Australian laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) (or equivalent state legislation);
  • Local council approvals and planning requirements;
  • Fire safety, electrical, and building compliance requirements;
  • Food safety regulations where applicable;
  • Any applicable retail centre, event, or venue rules.

5. Retail Leases Acknowledgement (Australia)

5.1 The Licensee acknowledges and agrees that:

  1. this Agreement grants a temporary, non-exclusive licence only;
  2. no lease, tenancy, exclusive possession, or interest in land is created; and
  3. the Agreement is intended to operate as a licence arrangement and not as a retail or commercial lease.

5.2 To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Licensee agrees that it does not acquire rights under retail leasing legislation in connection with the booking.

6. Workers, Contractors & Inductions

6.1 The Licensee is responsible for ensuring that all personnel:

  • Hold valid work rights in Australia;
  • Comply with venue inductions, safety requirements, and behavioural standards.

6.2 The Facilitator or Licensor may refuse access to any personnel who fail to comply with venue standards or safety requirements.

7. Termination & Enforcement (Australia)

7.1 Suspension or Termination Rights

In addition to the termination rights set out in the Bookers Agreement (Global), the Facilitator or Licensor may immediately suspend or terminate access to the Platform or terminate a licence agreement where required to:

  • comply with Australian law;
  • address safety, operational, or compliance risks; or
  • respond to directions from authorities, emergency services, or centre management.

7.2 Effect of Termination

Termination under this Schedule does not affect accrued rights, indemnities, or outstanding payments.

7.3 Fee Liability & Refunds

Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing or required by mandatory law:

  1. cancellation or termination by the Licensee does not relieve the Licensee of liability for fees payable in accordance with the Electronic Booking Form; and
  2. termination arising from breach or non-compliance by the Licensee does not entitle the Licensee to any refund, credit, or offset.

7.4 Amendment & Administration Charges

Requests to amend, vary, reschedule, or cancel a licence agreement may be subject to administration or amendment fees.

Any applicable fees, amounts, or charges will be disclosed via the Platform, Electronic Booking Form, applicable Regional Schedule, or otherwise confirmed in writing.

Administration fees are applied at the discretion of anyspaces.com unless expressly stated otherwise.

7.5 Australian Consumer Law

Nothing in this Schedule excludes, restricts, or modifies any rights or remedies that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.

Where liability cannot be excluded, it is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

8. Local Authority Directions

The Licensee acknowledges that local councils, centre management, event organisers, or emergency services may issue directions affecting the activation. Compliance with such directions is mandatory and does not entitle the Licensee to a refund unless required by law.

9. Definitions (Australia)

In this Schedule:

  • AUD means Australian Dollars;
  • GST has the meaning given in the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth);
  • NSW means New South Wales, Australia.

Execution & Application

This Schedule applies automatically to any booking where the Licensed Area is located in Australia and forms part of the Agreement accepted by the Licensee via the anyspaces.com Platform.