Safe Standard® Australia master annex for direct rentals (off-platform bookings). Covers all states and territories and all rental categories. Operator workflow: select state/territory + select category + complete handover checklist + apply photo rule + enforce with evidence. Property is state/territory-critical. Vehicles/Events/Items follow Australia-wide baseline plus category rules.

PART A — JURISDICTION, SCOPE & PRIORITY (BINDING)

• A1
  Jurisdiction priority (location decides)
  Australia is a state and territory system. The physical rental location determines governing law. Priority order: (1) mandatory state/territory law → (2) mandatory federal law (incl. Australian Consumer Law) → (3) this Annex → (4) Safe Standard® Global Rental Agreement. Any clause conflicting with mandatory law is unenforceable to the extent of the conflict.
• A2
  Categories covered
  Property (residential and commercial premises) · Vehicles (cars, vans, trailers, mobility) · Events (date-specific services / temporary access) · Items (movable goods).
• A3
  Category hierarchy (mandatory interpretation)
  Property has the highest legal weight (tenancy laws + consumer overlay). Incorrect state handling can invalidate clauses. Vehicles are contract/negligence/transport-law driven. Events are date-specific services. Items rely on contract law + consumer guarantees.

PART B — AUSTRALIA-WIDE BASELINE RULES (ALL STATES & CATEGORIES)

• B
  Tax, GST, records, ACL, privacy, liability
  Rental income is taxable (ATO). GST 10% applies where registered. GST registration threshold: AUD 75,000 annual turnover. Records retained minimum 5 years. Liability requires negligence, damage and causation. Australian Consumer Law (ACL) prohibits excluding liability for major failures and unsafe goods. Gross negligence and personal injury liability cannot be excluded. Public/business liability insurance strongly recommended. Privacy Act 1988 + Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) apply. Safe Standard® stores no personal data; Stripe processes payments and payment data.

PART C — STATE & TERRITORY FRAMEWORKS (PROPERTY-CRITICAL)

• C
  States & territories
  NSW · VIC · QLD · WA · SA · TAS · ACT · NT.
  For Property, each jurisdiction applies its own residential tenancy legislation and mandatory rules: habitability standards, bond/security deposit handling, notice/entry/termination requirements. Failure to comply may void liability limitations, damage claims, or parts of the agreement.

PART D — CATEGORY-SPECIFIC DEEP RULES (ALL STATES)

• D1
  Vehicles (deep rules)
  Scope: cars, vans, trailers, mobility equipment, motorised and non-motorised vehicles. Vehicle must be safe and roadworthy. Pre-handover checklist + photos mandatory. “No notes = acceptance of condition”. Lawful use only; no sub-rental without consent; no use under alcohol or drugs. Renter liable for damage, loss, theft, traffic fines, tolls and penalties (as specified). Insurance obligations must be disclosed. Accidents: immediate reporting required; police report where applicable.
• D2
  Events (deep rules)
  Classified as date-specific services / temporary access. No automatic cancellation once preparation has begun. Contractual terms govern; force majeure only where legally recognised. Safety: renter responsible for participant behaviour; lessor responsible for providing safe equipment. ACL consumer guarantees always apply. Gross negligence and personal injury cannot be excluded. Public liability insurance strongly recommended. Outdoor events proceed at renter’s risk; weather alone does not justify refund unless law/terms provide.

PART E — DAMAGE, DISPUTES & ENFORCEMENT

• E
  Damage assessment based on handover condition. Checklist + photo evidence required. Fair wear and tear applies. Disputes: negotiation / ADR → competent state or territory court. Enforcement: state/territory courts have jurisdiction. Foreign judgments may be recognised under the Foreign Judgments Act. Arbitration permitted if agreed in writing.

PART F — SAFE OPERATING MODEL (MANDATORY)

• 1
  Select Australia
• 2
  Select State/Territory (NSW/VIC/QLD/WA/SA/TAS/ACT/NT) — mandatory
• 3
  Select Category (Property / Vehicles / Events / Items)
• 4
  Apply correct state + category logic (Property is most sensitive)
• 5
  Use handover checklist (checkout & check-in)
• 6
  Apply photo rule: no notes = no damage
• 7
  Issue damage invoice if applicable
• 8
  Annex is internal reference only

Executive statement: complete, dispute-ready coverage for all Australian states and territories, all rental categories, property-critical statutory compliance, and vehicles & events deep operational rules.

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