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(2) The NPWC Edition 3 is a national standard contract used by Public Works Authorities around Australia and was developed by the National Public Works Conference some years ago with consultation with industry. The Master Builders Association and the Australian Federation of Construction Contractors are aware that these documents are used within ACT Government works contracts. ACT Public Works does not approve, instruct or nominate the use of SCNPWC Edition 3 for sub-contracts. The choice of the conditions of subcontract is a matter between the head contractor and sub-contractor.
(3) No - There is no privily of contract between ACT Public Works as Principal and the sub-contractor.
Where a Contractor arranges sub-contracts the form of these contracts are of an infinite variety. There are standard forms put out by associations for the use of their members. Larger contractors have their own standard form which they modify to suit their particular circumstances.
(4) No - There is no privily of contract between ACT Public Works as Principal and the sub-contractor.
(5) No
(6) No - ACT Public Works is not privy to these "Special Conditions of Sub-Contract" or any of the sub-contract conditions.
(7) Without specific knowledge of the "Special Conditions of Contract" and the Sub-Contract Conditions I cannot provide a definite answer to this question.
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