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Form: 07SL
Edition: 1099
SUB-SUBLEASE
New South Wales
Real Property Act 1900
(A) SUB HEAD LEASE: ___________________
(B) TORRENS TITLE: ___________________ (if appropriate, specify the part or premises)
(C) LODGED BY LTO: ___________________
(D) SUB- SUBLESSOR: WATERWAYS AUTHORITY
The sub-sublessor leases to the sub-sublessee the property
referred to above.
(E) Encumbrances (if applicable): _________________
(F) SUB SUBLESSEE TENANCY: C-BRIDGE AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED (ACN: 091 294 343)
(H) 1. TERM: Five (5) years
2. COMMENCING DATE: 1 July 2000
3. TERMINATING DATE: 30 June 2005
4. Together with and reserving the RIGHTS set out in Annexure A hereto.
Executed for the Waterways Authority by me )
as delegate, and I certify that I have no notice )
as to the revocation of such delegation: )
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Signature of witness Signature of delegate
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Name of witness Name of delegate
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Address of witness Office held by the delegate
Executed for C-bridge Australia Pty Limited )
(ACN: 091 294 343) by or on behalf of: )
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Signature of Secretary/Director Signature of Director
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Name of Secretary/Director Name of Director
(J) STATUTORY DECLARATION
I solemnly and sincerely declare that-
1. The time for the exercise of option to renew in expired sublease No.U182809 has ended;
2. The sublessee under that sublease has not exercised the option;
3. A variation of the sublease extending the term has not been entered into.
I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true and by virtue of the Oaths Act 1900.
Made and subscribed at _____________ in the State of _____________on _____________ in the presence of _____________
This and the following 34 pages form Annexure "A " referred to in the lease between Waterways Authority as lessor and C-bridge Australia Pty Limited (A.C.N. 091 294 343) as lessee dated the ____ day of _________ 2000
THE INDEX
Section 1: Definitions and Interpretations
1.1 Definitions
1.2 Interpretations
Section 2: Exclusion of Statutory Provisions and Severability
2.1 Exclusion of Statutory Provisions
2.2 Severability of Provisions in Breach of Trade Practices Act
(1974)
Section 3: Term
3.1 Term of Lease
3.2 Monthly Tenancy
3.3 Reduction of Term
Section 4: Rent, Rent Review and Lessee's Contribution to Outgoings
4.1 Covenant to Pay Rent
4.2 Additional Payment by Lessee
4.3 Method of Payment
4.4 Minimum Rent and Rent Review
4.5 Procedure to Determine Current Rent
4.6 Interest on Overdue Rent or Other Moneys
Section 5: Assignment/Subletting
5.1 Lessee not to Mortgage Charge etc
5.2 Lessee not to Assign or Sublease
5.3 Lessor may withhold consent if Security Risk
5.4 Consent to transfer of Shares
5.5 Sale of the Lessee's Business
Section 6: Maintenance Repairs Alterations and Additions
6.1 Lessee to Keep Premises and Fixtures in Good Repair
6.2 Services by Lessee of Plant and Equipment Within and
Exclusively Servicing the Premises
6.3 Redecoration by Lessee
6.4 Lessee's Further Maintenance/Repair Obligations
6.5 Lessee's Contribution to Cleaning Costs
6.6 Lessor to Consent to Installation of Partitions
6.7 Removal of Fixtures and Fittings by Lessee on Termination
6.8 Notice of Damage and Defects by Lessee
Section 7: Insurance and Indemnity
7.1 Public Risk and Glass Insurance by Lessee
7.2 Lessee not to Prejudice Lessor's Insurance or Premium Rate
7.3 Compliance with Insurance Council Requirements
7.4 Lessee to Occupy Premises at its Risk
7.5 Indemnity by Lessee
Section 8: Use of Premises and Building
8.1 Use to which premises may be put by Lessee
8.2 No warranty by Lessor as to Suitability of Premises
8.3 Payment of Utility Charges by Lessee
8.4 Lessee's Obligations
8.5 Restrictions on Use of Premises by Lessee
8.6 Provision of Directory by Lessor
Section 9: Rights Reserved by Lessor
9.1 Maintenance by Lessor
9.2 Entry by Lessor and the Architects Agents and Workmen of the
Lessor to View and Effect Repairs and Alterations
9.3 Work by Lessor to Remedy Lessee's Default
9.4 Default by Lessee
9.5 Power of Attorney in Favour of Lessor upon Lessee's Default
9.6 Right for Lessor to vary Operating Procedures and Building
Regulations
9.7 Fire Drills and Evacuation Procedures
Section 10: Covenants by Lessor
10.1 Quiet Enjoyment
10.2 Use of Common Areas of the Building
10.3 Sole use rights for certain Common Areas
Section 11: Miscellaneous
11.1 Abatement of Rent on Damage to Premises
11.2 Termination of Lease on Destruction of Building
11.3 Lessee to Pay Lessor's Costs
11.4 Lessee to Permit Inspection and Display of Signs
11.5 Notices
11.6 Lessor's Rights to be Unaffected
11.7 Essential Terms
Section 12: Head Lease and/or Other Interests
12.1 Right to Inspect
12.2 Right to Receive Rents
12.3 Lessor to Protect Estate under Sublease
12.4 Lessee not to Prejudice Lessor's Estate
Section 13: Option for Renewal
Section 14: Bank Guarantee
Schedule 1: Operating Procedures and Building Regulations
Schedule 2: Lessee's Contribution to Outgoings of the Building
1. Definitions and Interpretation
1.1. In this Lease unless a contrary intention appears:
"Agreed Rate" means 2% per annum above the overdraft index rate charged by
the Commonwealth Bank of Australia at the relevant date in respect of an
overdraft limit in excess of $100,000.00 (or such rate as the Commonwealth
Bank of Australia advises in writing is charged in substitution therefore);
"Building" means the building known as 207 Kent Street Sydney, Maritime
Trade Tower erected on the Land and the Lessor's fixtures and fittings in
that building together with any extension or alterations subsequently made
to that building;
"Business Day" means any day not being a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday
in New South Wales;
"Commencement Date" means the date first specified in Item 5 of the
Reference Schedule;
"Fixed Review Date" means each date set out or described in Item 8 of the
Reference Schedule as being a "fixed review" date;
"GST" has the meaning given in the A New Tax System (Goods and Services
Tax) Act 1999 (Cth) or any similar subsequent Legislation (as amended from
time to time);
"Head Lease" means the leases between Maritime Services Board of NSW (now
Waterways Authority) and Wetastop Pty Limited, Cynwest Pty Limited,
Detawind Pty Limited and Nesseyre Pty Limited as lessees dated 30 September
1985 registered as dealing W386446 and dated 20 October 1992 registered as
dealing I875984;
"Land" means the land upon which the Building and New Building B as defined
in the Head Lease are constructed being the land contained in Folio
Identifier 1/813557;
"Lessee and persons under its control" means the Lessee, its servants,
agents and any other person in or about the Premises at any time at the
request or invitation of or under the control or direction of the Lessee;
"Lessee" means the Lessee described in Item 2 of the Reference Schedule,
its successors and permitted assigns and in the case of a natural person,
his executors and administrators;
"Lessee's Percentage of Increases in outgoings" means that proportion which
the Net Lettable Area of the Premises bears from time to time to the total
Net Lettable Area of the Building, such proportion being at the Commencement Date the
proportion referred to in Item 9 of the Reference Schedule;
"Lessor" means the Lessor described in Item 1 of the Reference Schedule,
its successors and assigns (including for the purpose of giving any notice
any Managing Agent appointed from time to time by the Lessor);
"Lessor and persons under its control" means the Lessor, its servants,
agents and any other person in or about the Building at any time at the
request or invitation of or under the control or direction of the Lessor;
"Managing Agent" means the agent appointed from time to time by the Lessor
(and notified to the Lessee) to manage the Building;
"Market Review Date" means each date set out or described in Item 8 of the
Reference Schedule as being a "market review" date.
"Minimum Rent" means the amount set out in Item 6 of the Reference Schedule
as varied pursuant to clause 4.4;
"Minister" means the minister administering the Lessor under the Ports
Corporatisation & Waterways Management Act 1995;
"Net Lettable Area" means the net lettable area as defined in the March
1997 edition of "Method of Measurement for Lettable Area" issued by the
Property Council of Australia;
"Operating Procedures and Building Regulations" means the procedures and
regulations contained in Schedule 1 to this Lease as may from time to time
be varied or amended pursuant to clause 9.6;
"Premises" means that part of the Building described in Item 4, excluding
the Common Areas of the Building, and shall be deemed to include the floor
coverings, curtains, blinds, ceilings, light fittings, airconditioning and
other equipment to service the Premises installed at the earlier of the
Commencement Date and the Lessee first occupying the Premises;
"Reference Schedule" means the schedule described as such in this Lease;
"Rent Commencement Date" means the date set out in Item 7 of the Reference
Schedule;
"Services" means all services or systems of any nature from time to time
provided to the Building and/or to the Land or available for use, and
includes (without limitation) the provision of any electronic medium,
energy source, lighting, gas, fuel, power, water, sewerage, drainage,
loading docks, plant rooms, storage areas, fire detection or alarm
services, sprinkler systems or devices, lifts, escalators, security
systems, air-conditioning and the fittings, fixtures, appliances, plant and
equipment utilised for any of the foregoing, and includes any services or
systems from time to time utilised for access to the Building;
"Sublease" means the sublease between Wetastop Pty Limited, Cynwest Pty
Limited, Detawind Pty Limited and Nesseyre Pty Limited as lessor and
Maritime Services Board of NSW (now Waterways Authority) as lessee dated 1
May 1989
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registered as dealing Y401669;
"Termination Date" means the date last specified in Item 5 of the Reference
Schedule;
"the Common Areas of the Building" means the tea-rooms, toilet and washroom
facilities, forecourts, entrances, vestibules, passages, stairways,
landings, escalators, lobbies between lifts facing other lifts serving the
same floor, lifts and other areas from time to time intended to be used in
general by the occupants of the Building;
1.2. In this Lease:
1.2.1. any provisions of this Lease to be performed by two or more persons
shall bind those persons jointly and each of them severally;
1.2.2. any reference in this Lease to any statute or regulation is deemed
to include all amendments and revisions made from time to time to
that statute or regulation and any reference to the Corporations
Law or Australian Securities Commission Act, 1989 or any provisions
thereof is deemed to include a reference to the corresponding
enactment or provision thereof in any other State or Territory of
Australia or any similar enactment or provision in any other place;
1.2.3. any reference in this Lease to a "month" or "monthly" shall mean
respectively calendar month and calendar monthly;
1.2.4. the Index to this Lease and any headings and marginal notations in
this Lease have been inserted for convenience only and shall not in
any way limit or govern the construction of the terms of this
Lease;
1.2.5. where the Lessor's consent or approval is required pursuant to any
provision of this Lease such consent or approval is not to be
arbitrarily or capriciously withheld unless otherwise provided;
1.2.6. where in this Lease a reference is made to the Australian Property
Institute, such reference shall if that Institute has ceased to
exist, be deemed a reference to such body or association as then
serves substantially the same objects as that Institute;
1.2.7. words importing persons shall include corporations and vice versa
and words importing the singular number or plural number shall be
deemed to include the plural number or singular number respectively
and words importing any gender shall include all other genders as
the case may require;
1.2.8. if any provision of this Lease, or its application to any party,
person or circumstances is or becomes invalid or unenforceable, the
remainder of this Lease or the application of such provision to
such other parties, persons or circumstances shall not be affected
thereby;
1.2.9. the provisions contained in this Lease and those applicable
expressly or by statutory implication cover and comprise the whole
of the agreement between the Lessor and the Lessee in relation to
the Premises and the Lessor and the Lessee expressly agree and
declare that no further or other provisions shall be
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deemed to be implied in this Lease or to arise between the Lessor
and the Lessee by way of collateral or other agreement by reason of
any promise, representation, warranty or undertaking given or made
by or on behalf of the Lessor or the Lessee on or prior to the
execution of this lease and any such implications or collateral or
other agreement is negatived.
2. Exclusion of Statutory Provisions and Severability
2.1. Exclusion of Statutory Provisions
2.1.1. The covenants, powers and provisions implied by virtue of Sections
84, 84A, 85 and 86 of the Conveyancing Act, 1919 do not apply to
this Lease and are expressly negatived.
2.1.2. The employment in this Lease of words in any of the forms of words
contained in the first column of Part II of Schedule IV to the
Conveyancing Act, 1919 does not imply any covenant under Section 86
of that Act.
2.1.3. To the extent permitted by law, the application to this Lease of any
moratorium or other Act, whether State or Federal, having the effect
of extending the term, reducing or postponing the payment of rent,
or otherwise affecting the operation of the terms of this Lease, is
expressly excluded and negatived.
2.2. Severability of Provisions in breach of Trade Practices Act, 1974
2.2.1. The Lessor and the Lessee hereby agree that any provision of this
Lease which is in breach of the Trade Practices Act, 1974 and in
consequence of such breach is void, voidable, unenforceable or
invalid shall in any case be severable from this Lease and this
Lease shall be read as though such provision did not form part of
the same at any time.
3. Term
3.1. Term of Lease
The term of this Lease commences on the Commencement Date and expires on
the Termination Date.
3.2. Monthly Tenancy
If:
3.2.1. the Lessee continues to occupy the Premises beyond the Termination
Date; or
3.2.2. the Lessee has not completed its obligations under clause 6.7.1;
then the Lessee will be treated as continuing to occupy the Premises as a
monthly tenant only at a rental payable monthly in advance, the first such
payment to be made on the day following the Termination Date equal to one-
twelfth of the sum of the following amounts:
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3.2.3. the Minimum Rent determined under clause 4.4.2 as if the Termination
Date is a Market Review Date;
3.2.4. the annual amount of the Lessee's contribution to the increase in
outgoings of the Building referred to in Schedule 2 to this Lease
which is applicable immediately prior to the Termination Date.
Either party may terminate the tenancy created under this clause by at
least 1 month's notice in writing to the other expiring at any time.
3.3. Reduction of Term
If the Lessor becomes entitled to re-enter or determine this Lease, the
Lessor may at its option by written notice reduce the unexpired residue of
the term of this Lease to a period of 1 month, and thereafter the Lessee
will become a monthly tenant upon the conditions stated in clause 3.2.
4. Rent, Rent Review and Lessee's Contribution To Increases In Outgoings
4.1. Covenant to Pay Rent
The Lessee promises to pay rent to the Lessor during the term of this Lease
without any deduction whatsoever in accordance with the provisions of this
Lease.
4.2. Additional Payment by Lessee
The Lessee promises to pay to the Lessor, in addition to the rent reserved
under this Lease, the Lessee's contribution to the increases in outgoings
of the Building in the manner provided in Schedule 2.
4.3. Method of Payment
All payments of rent or other moneys required to be paid by the Lessee
under this Lease must be paid to the Lessor or as the Lessor may in writing
otherwise direct.
4.4. Minimum Rent and Rent Review
4.4.1. The Lessee must pay to the Lessor during the term free of exchange
and all deductions the Minimum Rent in each year of the term such rent to
be paid in advance by regular and consecutive monthly payments each equal
to one-twelfth of the Minimum Rent each on the first day of each month in
each year during the term (except the first and last payments which if
necessary will be proportionate) the first being payable on the Rent
Commencement Date. The Minimum Rent shall be an amount equal to the amount
specified in Item 6 of the Reference Schedule in the first year of the term
and in each succeeding year of the term shall be the amount determined in
accordance with this clause.
4.4.2. At each Market Review Date the Minimum Rent will change to the
greater of:
4.4.2.1. the Minimum Rent payable immediately prior to the Market
Review Date; and
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4.4.2.2. the current annual open market rental value ("the Current
Rent") of the Premises based on a lease between a willing
lessor and a willing lessee granted with vacant possession
and taking no account of:
4.4.2.2.1. any goodwill attributable to the Premises by
reason of any trade or business carried on
therein by the Lessee;
4.4.2.2.2. any improvements or fixtures erected or
installed at the Lessee's expense;
and in all other respects (except as to rent payable) on the
provisions of this Lease.
4.4.3. At each Fixed Review Date the Minimum Rent will change to either:
4.4.3.2. the amount calculated as the Minimum Rent payable
immediately before the Rent Review Date multiplied by the
percentage specified in Item 8 of the Reference Schedule
for that Fixed Review Date.
4.4.4. Despite clause 4.4.1 the Lessor will not require the Lessee to pay
rent from the commencement of the term specified in Item 5 to the
Rent Commencement Date.
4.4.5. Despite clause 4.4.2, the Minimum Rent payable by the Lessee after
the 1 July 2003 Market Review Date will not be more than 115% of the
rent payable immediately before the 1 July 2003 Market Review Date.
4.5. Procedure to Determine Current Rent
4.5.1. The Lessor may at any time within a period commencing 60 days prior
to each Market Review Date or any time thereafter give written
notice to the Lessee of the amount which the Lessor considers to be
the Current Rent of the Premises at the relevant Market Review Date
having regard to all matters then relevant to the determination of
such rent ("the Lessor's rent notice").
4.5.2. Unless the Lessee advises the Lessor in writing within 28 days after
receiving the Lessor's rent notice that the Lessee disputes the
Current Rent amount so notified then the amount so notified will be
the Current Rent as at the "relevant Market Review Date" for the
purposes of paragraph 4.4.2.2.
4.5.3. If:
4.5.3.1. within 28 day of receiving the Lessor's rent notice the
lessee disputes the Lessor's assessment of the Current
Rent; and
4.5.3.2. the Lessor and the Lessee are unable to agree on the
Current Rent within 42 days after the Lessor gives the
Lessee's rent notice;
then either the Lessor or the Lessee may refer the question of the
Current Rent
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at the relevant Market Review Date for the decision of:
4.5.3.3. two qualified valuers, one appointed by each of the parties
(or in the event of failure by one of the parties to so
appoint a valuer within 7 days of being requested to do so
in writing - then the valuer selected by the other party);
or
4.5.3.4. if the firstmentioned valuers appointed under paragraph
4.5.3.3 fail to jointly determine the Current Rent within 1
month of their appointment then by a qualified valuer
having at least 5 years experience to the date of his or
her appointment of valuing premises similar to the Premises
appointed by the President for the State of New South Wales
or other principal officer for the time being of the
Australian Property Institute. Each valuer acting under
this subclause 4.5.3 acts as an expert and not as an
arbitrator and the decision of the valuer(s) (including any
decision as to the costs of such determination) is final
and binding on the parties to this Lease.
4.5.4. Pending the ascertainment of the amount of the Current Rent at the
relevant Market Review Date, the Lessee must pay rent at the rate of
the Minimum Rent payable immediately before the relevant Market
Review Date. Upon determination of the Current Rent at the relevant
Market Review Date, the Lessee must pay to the Lessor the difference
between the interim amount so paid and the sum determined pursuant
to clauses paragraph 4.4.2 and this clause 4.5
4.5.5. .If the Lessee does not pay the amount of the difference to the
Lessor within 14 days after being requested to do so, the Lessee
must also pay to the Lessor interest on the amount of the difference
at the Agreed Rate and calculated for the period from the relevant
Market Review Date to the date of full payment, both days included.
4.6. Interest on Overdue Rent or Other Moneys
If any rent or other moneys payable by the Lessee under this Lease remain
unpaid for 7 days after the due date, then the Lessee shall pay to the
Lessor interest on that money at the Agreed Rate and the Lessor will be
entitled to recover that money and/or that interest as if it is rent in
arrears.
4.7. Other expenses of the Lessee
4.7.1. The Lessee must pay to the Lessor within 14 days of being requested
to do so all expenses of the Lessor directly referrable to a request
from the Lessee at the rate from time to time reasonably charged by
the Lessor.
4.7.2. After hours air-conditioning expenses will be properly and
reasonably charged for use of air-conditioning outside the period
between 7am and 6pm on Business Days.
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5. Assignment/Subletting
5.1. Lessee not to Mortgage Charge etc
The Lessee shall not during the continuance of this Lease mortgage, charge,
license or otherwise deal with or part with possession of the Premises or
any part thereof or any estate or interest therein or by any act or deed
procure the Premises or any part thereof or any estate or interest therein
to be mortgaged, charged (other than by way of a charge over all the assets
of the Lessee), licensed or otherwise dealt with or disposed of except as
hereinafter provided in respect of any assignment, transfer or sublease.
5.2. Lessee not to Assign or Sublease
The Lessee shall not assign or transfer this Lease or grant any sublease of
the whole or part of the Premises without first obtaining the written
consent of the Lessor which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld if:
5.2.1. the Lessee is not at the time of applying for such consent or
thereafter in default in the observance or performance of the
covenants and agreements on the Lessee's part herein contained or
implied, unless waived in writing by the Lessor;
5.2.2. the Lessee undertakes to pay to the Lessor the Lessor's reasonable
administrative and other expenses and proper legal costs of and
incidental to the giving of its consent;
5.2.3. in the case of an assignment or transfer:
5.2.3.1. the Lessee proves to the reasonable satisfaction of the
Lessor that the assignee under the intended transfer or
assignment ("the assignee") is a respectable and solvent
person capable of carrying on business in the Premises as
permitted by this Lease;
5.2.3.2. the Lessee and the assignee enter into a covenant with the
Lessor in the form required by the Lessor that the assignee
will duly perform and observe the covenants and agreements
on the Lessee's part herein contained and will not alter
the usage of the Premises without the prior consent of the
Lessor;
5.2.3.3. the assignee furnishes to the Lessor such guarantee or
guarantees of the performance of the obligations under this
Lease as the Lessor shall reasonably require including a
bank guarantee in the sum of 6 months rent, 6 months
increases in outgoings and GST payable on the supply by the
Lessor;
5.2.3.4. the Lessee and the assignee comply with the Lessor's
reasonable requirements in relation to the documentation,
stamping and registration of the intended assignment;
5.2.4. in the case of subletting:
5.2.4.1. the Lessee proves to the reasonable satisfaction of the
Lessor that the sublessee under the intended sublease ("the
sublessee") is a
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respectable, responsible and solvent person capable of
carrying on business in the Premises as permitted by this
Lease;
5.2.4.2. the Lessee proves to the reasonable satisfaction of the
Lessor (by valuation or valuations if so required) that the
rent payable by the sublessee under the sublease is at a
rate not less than the current market rate of rent for the
Premises;
5.2.4.3. the Lessee and the sublessee enter into a deed with the
Lessor in the form reasonably required by the Lessor
whereby, in the event of default by the Lessee under this
Lease, the sublessee shall if so required by the Lessor
make all payments required under the sublease directly to
the Lessor and otherwise perform and observe the covenants
and agreements on the sublessee's part directly in favour
of the Lessor; and
5.2.4.4. the Lessee and the sublessee comply with the Lessor's
reasonable requirements in relation to the documentation,
stamping and registration of the intended sublease.
5.3. Lessor may withhold consent if security risk
Notwithstanding anything contained in clause 5.2, the Lessor may
withhold its consent to any transfer, assignment and sublease if in
the Lessor's absolute discretion it considers the identity of the
transferee, assignee or sublessee would or could create a security
risk to the Building or to the occupiers of the Building from time to
time.
5.4. Consent to Transfer of Shares
If the Lessee is a company other than a company whose shares are
listed on any Australian Stock Exchange, the Lessee shall not, without
the prior written consent of the Lessor such consent not to be
unreasonably withheld, register, record or enter in its books any
transfer of any share or shares in the capital of the Lessee or deal
with any beneficial interest in any such share or shares or issue any
new share or shares or take or attempt to take any action where such
transfer, dealing, issue or action has the effect of altering the
effective control of the Lessee or having the effect that the
shareholders of the Lessee at the date hereof together beneficially
hold or control less than 51% of the voting rights of capital in the
Lessee. This clause shall not apply to any transfer of or dealing with
the shares in the capital of the Lessee to effect the listing on any
Australian Stock Exchange of the Lessee. For the avoidance of doubt
this clause does not apply to any transfer of, dealing with, issue of
or action taken with the shares in any parent company of the Lessee.
5.5. Sale of the Lessee's Business
If the Lessee is a company and sells or otherwise disposes of the
whole or a substantial part of the Lessee's business but without
transferring this Lease, then the Lessee must notify the Lessor of all
relevant details requested by the Lessor and must prove to the
Lessor's satisfaction that the Lessee remains capable of fulfilling
the Lessee's obligations under this Lease. The Lessor shall act
reasonably in this regard. If the Lessor is not so satisfied, the
Lessor may:
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5.5.1. require the Lessee to give to the Lessor such additional security
for the performance of the Lessee's obligations under the Lease on
such terms and from such people as the Lessor may require; or
5.5.2. treat the Lessee as being in breach of clause 5.2.
6. Maintenance Repairs Alterations and Additions
6.1. Lessee to Keep Premises and Fixtures in Good Repair
6.1.1. The Lessee shall keep the interior of the Premises and all fixtures
and fittings (including any carpets, curtains or blinds) installed
or provided by the Lessor in good repair and at the expiration or
sooner determination of the Lease shall yield up the Premises and
the fixtures and fittings of the Lessor in good repair.
6.1.2. The obligation of the Lessee stated in paragraph 6.1.1 does not
include responsibility for fair wear and tear and any damage caused
by flood, fire, storm, tempest or by aircraft or articles therefrom
or any other risks against which insurance cover is usually effected
for properties similar to the Building save to the extent that such
damage is attributable to any act or omission on the part of the
Lessee and persons under its control.
6.2. Services by Lessee of Plant and Equipment within and exclusively servicing
the Premises
The Lessee shall keep such of the plant or machinery located within and
exclusively servicing the Premises maintained serviced and in good repair
and will enter into and keep current at the Lessee's expense such
maintenance service and repair contracts as are reasonably required by the
Lessor for that purpose with contractors approved by the Lessor such
approval not to be unreasonably withheld.
6.3. Redecoration by Lessee
6.3.1. The Lessee shall redecorate the Premises to the reasonable
satisfaction of the Lessor before each of the dates specified in
Item 13 of the Reference Schedule and the Termination Date. The term
"redecorate" shall include the washing down of the whole of the
interior of the Premises including all partitions or additions made
to the Premises and the treatment as previously treated of all
internal surfaces of the Premises by painting, staining, polishing
or otherwise to a specification reasonably approved by the Lessor;
and also the replacing of all carpet/floor tiles which in the
reasonable opinion of the Lessor are worn or damaged otherwise than
by fair wear and tear and in need of replacement.
6.3.2. Should the Lessee fail to redecorate the Premises by the dates
specified, the Lessor may undertake redecoration at the Lessee's
expense (and shall have access to the Premises for its agents,
servants and contractors for this purpose) and the Lessee shall
repay amounts so expended by the Lessor on demand.
6.4. Lessee's Further Maintenance/Repair Obligations
The Lessee shall at the Lessee's expense:
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6.4.1. ensure that all waste created by the Lessee and persons under its
control is placed daily in suitable receptacles;
6.4.2. immediately make good any damage to any part of the Building
(including the Common Areas) or to the Premises or any part thereof
caused by the Lessee and persons under its control;
6.4.3. immediately replace all glass in any part of the Building broken by
the Lessee and persons under its control;
6.4.4. replace all damaged or non-operative light globes and tubes within
the Premises;
6.4.5. take any steps necessary to control any pest infestation occurring
within the Premises and if required by the Lessor engage a pest
exterminator approved by the Lessor;
6.4.6. repair or where appropriate replace heating, lighting, electrical or
plumbing fittings installed in the Premises broken or damaged by the
Lessee and persons under its control;
6.4.7. comply with all statutes, ordinances, proclamations, orders and
regulations arising from the Premises or any fixtures or fittings
installed by the Lessee therein provided that the Lessee shall be
under no liability in respect of any structural alteration required
under of this paragraph unless that liability arises out of the
Lessee's particular use or occupation of the Premises;
6.4.8. comply with any notices or orders which may be given by any
competent authority arising from the Lessee's use of the Premises or
their use by the Lessee (whether addressed or given to the Lessor or
the Lessee and without regard to the person liable by statute or
regulation to comply with such notice or order) provided that the
Lessee shall be under no liability in respect of any structural
alteration required under of this paragraph unless that liability
arises out of the Lessee's particular use or occupation of the
Premises.
6.5 Lessee's Contribution to Cleaning Costs
6.5.1. The Lessor at the Lessee's expense shall arrange for the Premises to
be cleaned by the cleaning contractor engaged by the Lessor for the
Building.
6.5.2. The Lessee shall pay to the Lessor the Lessee's proportion as stated
in Item 9 of the Reference Schedule of the Lessor's cost from time
to time of cleaning the Building (including without limitation the
Common Areas of the Building and the external and internal surfaces
of the windows in the Building and including toilet requisites).
6.5.3. The Lessee shall pay to the Lessor the cleaning costs provided by
this clause 6.5 monthly in advance on the days for payment of the
annual rent (and proportionately for any part of a month where
necessary) and a statement from the Lessor as to the cost of such
cleaning from time to time shall be prima facie evidence thereof.
6.6. Lessor to Consent to Installation of Partitions
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6.6.1. The Lessee shall not install or use in the Premises internal
partitions other than of a standard as to type quality and size
approved by the Lessor, acting reasonably.
6.6.2. The Lessee shall not install or place in the Premises any item
fixture or fitting which is or is likely in the opinion of the
Lessor to overload the structure of any part of the Building.
6.6.3. The Lessee shall not make alterations or additions to the Premises
nor install or alter any partitioning nor install or place any
equipment fitting fixture or machinery likely to disturb the
efficient operation of the air conditioning or other systems
servicing the Building or the Premises without the Lessor's prior
written approval.
6.6.4. In seeking the Lessor's approval under this clause 6, the Lessee
shall submit plans and specifications of the proposed work, and the
Lessor may require as a condition of its approval that:
6.6.4.1. any such work shall be supervised by a person nominated by
the Lessor;
6.6.4.2. any such work shall be executed by contractors or tradesmen
approved by the Lessor;
6.6.4.3. the Lessee pays on demand all costs reasonably incurred by
the Lessor in considering the proposed works and their
supervision including the fees of the architects or other
building consultants employed by the Lessor;
6.6.4.4. the Lessee shall obtain from any competent authority all
necessary approvals or permits necessary to enable such
proposed work to be lawfully effected and shall on request
by the Lessor produce for inspection to the Lessor copies
of all such approvals and permits from any such competent
authority;
6.6.4.5. upon completion of the works, the Lessee shall produce to
the Lessor any certificates of compliance or satisfactory
completion issued by any such competent authority; and
6.6.4.6. the Lessee reimburse the Lessor any cost or expense
properly and reasonably incurred by the Lessor as a result
of the installation, operation or removal of any such
equipment, fixture, fitting or machinery.
6.7. Removal of Fixtures and Fittings by Lessee on Termination
6.7.1. The Lessee must:
6.7.1.1. prior to the expiration of the term of this Lease remove
from the Premises:
6.7.1.1.1. all partitions, alterations, additions and other
fixtures and fittings installed or made by the
Lessee, whether under this Lease or a previous
occupation arrangement;
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6.7.1.1.2. all the Lessee's property; and
6.7.1.1.3. all partitions in the Premises at the
Commencement Date or the date of commencement of
any earlier occupation arrangement;
6.7.1.2. make good damage to the Premises caused by such removal;
6.7.1.3. if the term of this Lease is determined prior to the
Termination Date, remove and make good the damage caused
within a reasonable time after the determination.
6.7.2. If the Lessee does not complete the removal and make good prior to
the expiration of the term of this Lease (or in the case of the
determination of the term of this Lease within a reasonable time
after such determination) then the Lessor may:
6.7.2.1. remove and store the partitions, alterations, additions,
fixtures and fittings that the Lessee fails to remove and
the Lessee undertakes to repay on demand all costs and
expenses incurred by the Lessor in so doing; or
6.7.2.2. elect not to carry out the removal by giving notice in
writing to the Lessee that unless the Lessee carries out
the removal within 28 days of the date on which such notice
is given, the partitions, alterations, additions, fixtures
and fittings which have not been removed by the Lessee will
be forfeited to the Lessor; if the Lessee fails to comply
with the notice the partitions, alterations, additions,
fixtures and fittings will become the property of the
Lessor at the expiration of the 28 day period.
6.7.3. If the Lessee has not completed its obligations under subclause
6.7.1 by the expiry of the term of this Lease, then the Lessee will
be regarded as holding over under clause 3.2.
6.7.4. The obligation under this clause to complete the removal and make
good prior to the expiration of the term of this lease do not apply
if the Lessee has successfully exercised the option for renewal in
accordance with clause 13.
6.8. Notice of Damage and Defects by Lessee
6.8.1. The Lessee shall promptly give notice to the Lessor (or where
appropriate to the Building supervisor or Managing Agent) when it
becomes aware of:
6.8.1.1. any damage and of any accident to or defects in the
Premises or in the Building or in any of the services or
other facilities provided by the Lessor in the Premises or
the Building; and
6.8.1.2. any circumstances likely to occasion any damage or injury
occurring within the Premises or the Building.
7. Insurance and Indemnity
7.1. Public Risk and Glass Insurance by Lessee
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The Lessee shall keep current at all times during its occupation of the
Premises:
7.1.1. a policy of public risk insurance applicable to the Premises and
the business carried on therein in the joint names of the Lessor
and the Lessee for an amount not less than the amount stated in
Item 11 of the Reference Schedule (being the amount which may be
paid out arising out of any one single accident or event) or such
higher amount as the Lessor may from time to time reasonably
require; and
7.1.2. an insurance policy in the joint names of the Lessor and the Lessee
for the full insurable value on a replacement basis against all
insurable risks all for glass (including plate glass but excluding
any glass located in exterior windows in floors above the ground or
street level of the Building) in or enclosing the Premises.
Such insurance policies shall be effected with an insurance company
approved by the Lessor (such approval not be unreasonably withheld) and the
Lessee will if so requested by the Lessor provide the Lessor with copies of
such policies and from time to time with a certificate of currency for each
such policy.
7.2. Lessee not to Prejudice Lessor's Insurance or Premium Rate
The Lessee and persons under its control shall not do or permit to be done
anything upon the Premises whereby any insurance effected by the Lessor or
by the Lessee may be rendered void or voidable or (except with the Lessor's
prior written approval) whereby the premium payable on any such insurance
shall be liable to increase and the Lessee shall as and when required by
the Lessor pay all extra premiums payable by the Lessor on account of extra
risk caused by the use to which the Premises are put by the Lessee.
7.3. Compliance with Insurance Council Requirements
7.3.1. The Lessee covenants at all times and in all respects to comply with
the requirements of the New South Wales Fire Brigade and the
Lessor's insurers and also with the requirements of any relevant
statute, regulation or other notice issued by any similar authority.
7.3.2. The Lessee shall pay to the Lessor the costs incurred by the Lessor
(including alterations to the Premises) which may result from the
non-compliance by the Lessee with the requirements (applicable to
the Premises) of the Insurance Council of Australia, the New South
Wales Fire Brigade or the Lessor's insurers.
7.4. Lessee to Occupy Premises at its Risk
The Lessee agrees to occupy and use the Premises at the Lessee's risk and
releases to the fullest extent permitted by law the Lessor its servants
agents and contractors in the absence of any negligence on their part from
all claims and demands of any kind and from all liability which may arise
in respect of any accident damage or injury occurring to any persons or
property in or about the Premises and the Lessor shall have no
responsibility or liability for any loss or damage to fixtures fittings or
personal property
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of the Lessee, save where caused by the negligence or the deliberate act or
omission of the Lessor and persons under its control.
7.5. Indemnity by Lessee
The Lessee will indemnify and keep indemnified the Lessor and its servants
agents and contractors in the absence of any negligence on their part from
and against all actions, claims, demands, losses, damages, costs and
expenses incurred by the Lessor or for which the Lessor may become liable
in respect of or arising from all or any of the following to the extent
that they are caused or contributed to by the use of the Premises or by any
act or omission on the part of the Lessee or persons under its control or
any other persons claiming through or under the Lessee or on the part of
any trespasser while such trespasser is within the Premises:
7.5.1. the negligent or careless use, misuse, waste or abuse of the water,
electricity, lighting and other installations in and facilities of
the Premises or the Building;
7.5.2. overflow or leakage of water or other fluids in or from the Premises
or of rain water; and
7.5.3. loss of or damage to property, loss of life or injury to persons
within the Premises or the Building.
8. Use Of Premises and Building
8.1. Use to which Premises may be put by Lessee
The Lessee may not use the Premises otherwise than for the purpose stated
in Item 12 of the Reference Schedule. The Lessor gives no warranty as to
the use to which the Premises may be put and the Lessee shall satisfy
itself thereon and shall be deemed to have accepted this Lease with full
knowledge of and subject to any prohibitions or restrictions on the use
thereof under or in pursuance of any Act, Ordinance, Regulation, By-Law or
other statutory enactment or order of Court. If the use referred to in Item
12 of the Reference Schedule be permissible only with the consent or
approval of any authority under or in pursuance of any such Act, Ordinance,
Regulation, By-Law or other statutory enactment or order of Court the
Lessee shall obtain such consent or approval at its own expense.
8.2. No Warranty by Lessor as to Suitability of Premises
The Lessor does not in any way warrant that the Premises are or will remain
suitable or adequate for any of the purposes of the Lessee and to the full
extent permitted by law all warranties as to suitability and as to adequacy
implied by law are expressly negatived.
8.3. Payment of Utility Charges by Lessee
The Lessee shall pay to the proper authorities all charges for utility and
other services connected to the Premises and separately metered to the
Premises. If the Lessee defaults in payment of such charges, the Lessor may
pay the same and forthwith recover the amount paid as if the same were rent
in arrears payable by the Lessee.
8.4. Lessee's Obligations
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The Lessee shall during its occupation of the Premises:
8.4.1. advise the Lessor (or where applicable its Managing Agent) of the
private address and telephone number of the Lessee or if the Lessee
is a corporation of the manager, secretary or other responsible
person employed by the Lessee and shall keep the Lessor or its
Managing Agent informed of any change of such address or telephone
number;
8.4.2. secure the Premises against unauthorised entry at all times when the
Premises are left unoccupied and the Lessor reserves the right by
its servants and agents to enter upon the Premises and fasten same
if the Premises are left unsecured;
8.4.3. not do anything whereby the work or efficiency of the air
conditioning plant or servicing of the Building or the Premises may
be detrimentally affected;
8.4.4. upon the cessation of the Lessee's right to occupy the Premises,
deliver to the Lessor or its Managing Agent all keys (including card
keys and other security access devices) to the Premises and the
Building; and
8.4.5. comply with the Operating Procedures and Building Regulations.
8.5. Restrictions on Use of Premises by Lessee
The Lessee shall not:
8.5.1. use or permit to be used for other than their designed purposes any
of the fixtures or fittings in the Premises or the Building;
8.5.2. store or use inflammable or dangerous substances upon the Premises
(except as may be necessary for the ordinary conduct of the
permitted use of the Premises specified in Item 12 of the Reference
Schedule);
8.5.3. do or permit to be done on the Premises or in the Building anything
which in the reasonable opinion of the Lessor may become a nuisance
or disturbance, obstruction or cause of damage whether to the Lessor
or to other tenants or users of the Building or use the Premises in
any noisy, noxious or offensive manner;
8.5.4. obstruct or interfere with any of the entrances or common areas of
the Building;
8.5.5. other than pursuant to a right granted by the Lessor, permit any
sign, advertisement, name or notice to be placed on any part of the
Premises or the Building where such sign, advertisement, name or
notice is of an incongruous or unsightly nature having regard to the
character and use of the Building and prior to the installation or
replacement of any sign, advertisement, name or notice the Lessee
shall:
8.5.5.1. obtain the Lessor's prior written consent (which in the
case of signs on the exterior of the Building may be
refused in the absolute discretion of the Lessor but
otherwise such consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld); and
8.5.5.2. obtain the prior consent of any relevant competent
authority;
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8.5.6. carry on or permit to be carried on upon the Premises or any part
thereof the business of a licensed victualler or use the Premises
or the Common Areas of the Building or allow the same to be used
for any illegal or immoral purpose or for a sale by auction or
allow anyone to sleep on the Premises or allow any animal, reptile,
fish or bird on the Premises and shall not during the continuance
of this Lease install on the Premises or any part thereof machinery
(other than office machines of a weight and in locations approved
by the Lessor which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld),
boilers or engines of any kind (save as may be expressly authorised
herein or by licence in writing by the Lessor) or endanger the
Premises by overloading the internal floors thereof;
8.5.7. use the Premises for the bulk storage of tallow oil, naphtha,
petroleum or other dangerous or explosive inflammable substances
liquids or compounds thereof except as may be necessary for the
ordinary conduct of the permitted use of the Premises specified in
Item 12 of the Reference Schedule; and
8.5.8. other than pursuant to a right granted by the Lessor, exhibit,
place or permit to be affixed upon the Building or any external
wall or part or parts of the Premises or internally in such manner
as to be visible from outside the Building any electric or
illuminated sign signboard or place or leave any sign, facia,
advertisement, placard, lettering, boards, posters, notices or
signs or other advertisement other than those approved by the
Lessor on the directory in the entrance lobby of the Building and
in default the Lessor may enter and remove the same at the Lessee's
cost but in any event such approval on the directory shall not be
unreasonably withheld provided however that the design, type and
size of lettering to be used on such directory shall be entirely in
the discretion of the Lessor and such lettering will be entered on
the directory by the Lessor at the cost of the Lessee.
8.6. Provision of Directory by Lessor
Where the Lessor at the request of the Lessee provides the Lessee with
identification on any signboard or directory installed by the Lessor in or
near any of the entrances to the Building, the Lessee shall pay to the
lessor on demand the reasonable cost of providing such identification.
9. Rights Reserved By Lessor
9.1. Maintenance by Lessor
The Lessor reserves the right to use, maintain and repair all Services
and/or associated fixtures and fittings passing through the Premises or the
Building.
9.2. Entry by Lessor and the Architects, Agents and Workmen of the Lessor to
View and Effect Repairs and Alterations
The Lessor and the architects, agents and workmen of the Lessor shall have
the right to enter upon the Premises with all necessary materials and
equipment at all reasonable times and on reasonable notice (but at any time
and without notice in the case of an emergency):
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9.2.1. to enter and view the state of repair of the Premises and to
ascertain whether or not there has been any breach of the terms
of this Lease;
9.2.2. to carry out repairs or other works to the Premises or to the
Building or to any adjacent building;
9.2.3. to execute any work required to remedy a defect which is the
Lessee's duty to repair if the Lessee has not within 21 days of
the date of receipt by the Lessee of written notice from the
Lessor requiring such defect to be repaired taken steps to remedy
the defect and without prejudice to other remedies the Lessor may
recover the cost of such repairs from the Lessee forthwith on
demand;
9.2.4. for the purpose of complying with the terms of any present or
future legislation affecting the Premises or the Building or of
any notice served on the Lessor or Lessee by any competent
authority for which the Lessee is not responsible under this
Lease;
9.2.5. in the event the Premises or the Building are either destroyed or
damaged for the purpose of rebuilding or restoration;
9.2.6. for the purpose of carrying out any repairs, alterations,
additions or other works to the utilities or other Services
provided to the Lessee and/or other tenants of the Building;
provided always that in exercising such rights the Lessor shall:
9.2.6.1. use its reasonable endeavours to minimise any
disturbance caused to the Lessee in its occupation and
use of the Premises;
9.2.6.2. provide reasonable notice of the exercise of such
rights (save in emergency); and
9.2.6.3. make good damage caused to the Premises when exercising
such rights.
9.3. Work by Lessor to Remedy Lessee's Default
The Lessor may elect to remedy at any time without notice any default by
the Lessee under this Lease which has continued for 28 days after notice to
the Lessee requiring rectification of such default except in the case of
emergency and whenever the Lessor so elects all costs and expenses incurred
by the Lessor (including legal costs and expenses) in remedying such
default shall be paid by the Lessee to the Lessor forthwith on demand.
9.4. Default by Lessee
If at any time during the occupation of the Premises by the Lessee:
9.4.1. any rent or other money payable by the Lessee is in arrears for 7
days after notice is given to the Lessee advising that any sum is
in arrears; or
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9.4.2. in the case of default by the Lessee in respect of any obligation
on the part of the Lessee arising out of any term of this Lease
such default continues for 28 days after notice is given to the
Lessee advising of such default; or
9.4.3. in the case of repairs required to be effected by the Lessee such
repairs are not completed within 28 days after such notice is
given to the Lessee; or
9.4.4. execution be levied against any of the assets of the Lessee; or
9.4.5. the Lessee (not being a company) assigns his estate or enters
into a deed of arrangement for the benefit of creditors; or
9.4.6. the Lessee (being a company) either:
9.4.6.1. goes into liquidation (other than a voluntary
liquidation for the purposes of reorganisation); or
9.4.6.2. is wound up or dissolved; or
9.4.6.3. enters into a scheme of arrangement with its creditors
or any class thereof; or
9.4.6.4. is placed under official management; or
9.4.6.5. a receiver or manager or provisional liquidator or
administrator of any of its assets is appointed; or
9.4.6.6. an inspector is appointed pursuant to the Australian
Securities Commission Act, 1989;
then notwithstanding any prior waiver or failure to take action
by the Lessor or indulgence granted by the Lessor to the Lessee
in respect of any such matter or default whether past or
continuing it shall be lawful for the Lessor or any other person
duly authorised by it to:
9.4.6.7. re-enter upon the Premises or any part thereof in the
name of the whole and thereby determine the estate of
the Lessee; and
9.4.6.8. remove or otherwise deal with as provided in clause
6.7.2 all goods fittings fixtures and effects found on
the Premises;
without releasing the Lessee from any liability in respect of the
breach or non-observance of any term of this Lease.
9.5. Power of Attorney in Favour of Lessor upon Lessee's Default
Should the Lessor become entitled to re-enter and take possession of the
Premises and determine this Lease after necessary compliance with any
relevant statutory provision as to the exercise of rights of forfeiture (of
which the statutory declaration of any officer of the Lessor shall be
conclusive evidence for the purposes of the Registrar General) the
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Lessee hereby irrevocably appoints the Lessor to be the Attorney of the
Lessee for him in his name and as his act and deed from time to time if
and when such Attorney shall think fit for the purpose of giving full
effect to the power of re-entry to execute and procure the registration
of a surrender of this Lease and to record this Power of Attorney and
procure to be done any act, matter or thing which may be required to
give full effect thereto according to the Real Property Act 1900 or to
any other law or usage for the time being in force in the State of New
South Wales and all and whatsoever such Attorney shall lawfully do or
purport to do or cause to be done by virtue of the said appointments is
ratified and confirmed by this Lease.
9.6. Right for Lessor to Vary Operating Procedures and Building Regulations
The Lessor shall have the right to vary or amend from time to time the
Operating Procedures and Building Regulations contained in Schedule 1 by
written notice given to the Lessee provided that no such variation or
amendment shall derogate from the rights of the Lessee under this Lease
or impose any additional financial obligation on the Lessee and in the
event of any inconsistency between the provisions of the Lease and the
Operating Procedures and Building Regulations the provisions of this
Lease shall prevail.
9.7. Fire Drills and Evacuation Procedures
The Lessor shall have the right to require the Lessee to perform from
time to time fire drills and observe all necessary and proper emergency
evacuation procedures and the Lessee and persons under its control shall
cooperate with the Lessor in performing such drills and procedures
provided that in requiring the Lessee and persons under its control to
carry out such drills and procedures the Lessor shall use its best
endeavours to minimise any disturbance thereby caused to the Lessee in
its occupation and use of the Premises.
10. Covenants By Lessor
10.1. Quiet Enjoyment
10.1.1. The Lessor shall pay all rates, taxes and assessments charged
upon the Land or the Building except those which the Lessee is
obliged to pay.
10.1.2. The Lessee upon paying the rent and other moneys payable to the
Lessor and upon performing the Lessee's obligations under this
Lease shall and may peaceably possess and enjoy the Premises
during the continuance of this Lease without any undue
interruption or disturbance from the Lessor or its servants or
agents or any parties deriving title from the Lessor or having
an interest superior to the Lessor.
10.2. Use of Common Areas of the Building
The Lessor agrees that the Lessee its servants, agents, customers and
invitees shall be entitled (in common with other persons authorised by
the Lessor) to use the Common Areas of the Building for the purposes
for which such common areas were designed or intended to be used.
10.3. Sole use rights for certain Common Areas Notwithstanding the provisions
of clause 10.2, the Lessor agrees that during such time as the Lessee is
the lessee of a whole floor of the Building, the Lessee (at no
additional cost) shall have the sole and exclusive right for the Lessee
and persons under its control to use the tea rooms and toilet and
washroom facilities situated on such floor.
10.4. The Lessor shall keep the Building in good and substantial repair and
shall use its reasonable endeavours to provide all appropriate services
for the occupants of the Building including airconditioning and lifts at
all appropriate times.
11. Miscellaneous
11.1. Abatement of Rent on Damage to Premises
In case the whole or any part of the Building or the Premises shall be
damaged by fire or other contingency so as to render the Premises wholly
or partially unfit or unavailable for occupation and use by the Lessee
(in circumstances where clause 11.2 does not apply) then provided such
damage is not occasioned by any act or neglect of the Lessee:
11.1.1. The rents reserved by and any other money payable under this
Lease, or a proportionate part thereof according to the nature
and extent of the damage, or inaccessability shall abate;
11.1.2. Any remedies for the recovery of rent falling due after such
damage shall be suspended until the Premises have been made fit
for and are available for occupation by the Lessee; and
11.1.3. Any dispute arising under clause 11.1 as to the amount of rent
and any other moneys payable under this Lease to be abated shall
be determined by an independent expert valuer having at least 5
years experience to the date of his appointment of the matters
referred to in this clause 11.1 selected by mutual agreement
between the Lessor and the Lessee provided that should the
parties be unable to agree on such a valuer then either the
Lessor or the Lessee may request the President of the New South
Wales Division of the Australian Property Institute to nominate
a valuer possessing the qualifications referred to in this
paragraph 11.1.3 who shall make a final determination of the
amount by which the rent reserved and any other moneys payable
under this Lease is to be abated and of the duration of such
abatement and in making such determination such valuer shall be
deemed to be acting as an expert and not as an arbitrator and
the costs incurred in having such determination made shall be
borne equally by the parties.
11.2. Termination of Lease on Destruction of Building
11.2.1. If the Building is totally destroyed or damaged so extensively
as to render the repair of or making good such damage
impracticable or undesirable in the
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reasonable discretion of the Lessor, then:
11.2.1.1. this Lease may be determined by written notice by
either the Lessor or the Lessee without liability
attaching to either party by reason of such
determination provided that the Lessee shall not be
entitled to determine this Lease if the Lessor
within a period of three months after the occurrence
of the destruction or damage shall have given
written notice to the Lessee of its intention to
reinstate the Building and make the Premises fit for
occupation ("the Notice") and if the Lessor shall
thereafter with all reasonable expedition (and
subject to all necessary approvals first being
obtained) proceed to reinstate the Building and make
the Premises fit for occupation; and
11.2.1.2. if the Lessor has not given the Notice pursuant to
paragraph 11.2.1, the Lessor is deemed to have
determined that it is impractical or undesirable to
reinstate the Building and the Lease shall be
determined as provided in paragraph 11.2.1.
11.2.2. The Lessor is not under any obligation to rebuild or reinstate
or make fit for occupation the Premises or the Building
following any damage giving rise to a right of termination
under this subclause 11.2. unless it gives written notice of
its intention to reinstate the Building and Premises
11.2.3. The provisions of clause 11.1, shall apply with all necessary
modifications in the case of the destruction or damage referred
to in clause 11.2.
11.3. Costs
11.3.1. Each party shall pay its own legal costs incidental to the
preparation and execution of the Lease.
11.3.2. In addition to the rent and other moneys reserved by this
Lease, the Lessee shall pay:
11.3.2.1. stamp duty and registration fees in connection with
the Lease;
11.3.2.2. all costs, charges and expenses for which the
Lessor becomes liable in consequence of or in
connection with:
11.3.2.2.1. any breach or default by the Lessee in
the performance or observance of any
of the terms of this Lease; and
11.3.2.2.2. any assignment, sublease, variation or
any other transaction sought by the
Lessee.
11.4. Lessee to Permit Inspection and Display of Signs
The Lessee will at all reasonable times permit the Lessor to exhibit the
Premises to prospective tenants or purchasers and will during the period
of 12 months prior to the Termination Date of this Lease allow the Lessor
to affix and exhibit such "For Sale" and "To Let" notices as the Lessor
shall think fit provided that the Lessor shall give the Lessee reasonable
notice of its intention to so exhibit the Premises, and the Lessor takes
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all reasonable steps to minimise any disruption to the Lessee in its use
and occupation of the Premises.
11.5. Notices
Any notice or other document required to be given or served under this
Lease may be given or served:
11.5.1. in any manner mentioned in Section 170 of the Conveyancing
Act, 1919; or
11.5.2. by certified post; or
11.5.3. to or on the solicitor for the intended recipient of the
notice in any manner referred to in paragraph 11.5.1 or 11.5.2
or by deposit into a box held for use exclusively by the
solicitor at any recognised document exchange;
and any notice or other document shall when given or served by either
party by the method mentioned in paragraphs 11.5.2 or 11.5.3 be deemed
to have been given or served and received by the other party 2 Business
Days after the date of posting or deposit at the document exchange and
in the case of any notice or document required to be served or given by
the Lessor to the Lessee the same may be signed on behalf of the Lessor
by its managing agent or an authorised officer of the Lessor.
11.6. Lessor's Rights to be Unaffected
The rights, powers and remedies of the Lessor under this Lease shall in
no way be affected or limited by the Lessor:
11.6.1. granting to the Lessee any time or indulgence regarding
payment of rent hereunder;
11.6.2. releasing the Lessee from payment of rent or any part thereof;
11.6.3. agreeing to the substitution of a different rent either for
the unexpired term of this Lease or during any part of the
term hereby granted;
11.6.4. extending the time for payment of any moneys due on account of
rent;
11.6.5. postponing any rights, powers or remedies conferred upon the
Lessor following default by the Lessee under this Lease or the
exercise of any such rights, powers or remedies at any time
and in any manner;
11.6.6. forbearing to enforce the covenants of the Lessee contained in
this Lease or any one or more of them; or
11.6.7. granting any other concession to the Lessee regarding payment
of rent or to otherwise complying with the Lessee's covenants
under this Lease.
11.7. Essential Terms
11.7.1. The Lessor and Lessee hereby expressly agree and declare that
the covenants by the Lessee contained or implied in:
11.7.1.1. clauses 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4;
11.7.1.2. clauses 5.1 and 5.2;
11.7.1.3. clause 6.1;
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11.7.1.4. clause 8.1;
11.7.1.5. clauses 14.4, 14.6 and 14.7;
are essential terms of this Lease.
11.7.2. The Lessee shall be liable to the Lessor for any loss or
damage suffered by the Lessor resulting from any breach of an
essential term of this Lease and that nothing in this clause
11.7 shall in any way limit the Lessor's right to remedy at
law or in equity for a breach by the Lessee of any warranty in
the Lease.
11.7.3. The Lessor's entitlement to damages under this clause 11.7
shall be in addition to any other remedy or entitlement to
which the Lessor shall be entitled or which may result from
any breach of an essential term of this Lease.
11.7.4. The covenants referred to in clause 11.7.1 above shall be
essential terms of this Lease notwithstanding acceptance by
the Lessor of arrears of rent or of any late payment of rent
or any waiver by the Lessor in respect of the Lessee's
continuing obligation to pay rent during the term of this
Lease.
11.7.5. If the Lessee repudiates this Lease or breaches any covenants
contained in the Lease, the Lessee shall be liable for any
loss or damage suffered by the Lessor as a result of the
repudiation or breach and such loss or damage shall include
any loss of benefits which performance of the obligations
contained in this Lease by the Lessee would otherwise have
conferred on the Lessor.
11.7.6. The Lessee's liability to the Lessor under clause 11.7.1 above
shall not be affected or limited in any way by:
11.7.6.1. the Lessee abandoning or vacating the Premises;
11.7.6.2. the Lessor re-entering the Premises or terminating
this Lease;
11.7.6.3. the Lessor accepting the Lessee's repudiation of
this Lease; or
11.7.6.4. any conduct by either the Lessor or the Lessee
which shall constitute a surrender of this Lease by
operation of law.
12. Head Lease And/Or Other Interests
12.1. Right to Inspect
The Lessee will at all times during the term of this Lease permit the
Lessor and any person having any estate or interest in the Premises
superior to or concurrent with the Lessor to exercise the Lessor's
powers to:
12.1.1. enter and view the Premises; and
12.1.2. carry out repairs, renovations, maintenance and other work in
the Premises; and
12.1.3. otherwise exercise and/or perform its lawful rights or
obligations in regard to the Premises.
12.2. Right to Receive Rents
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In the event of a person other than the Lessor becoming entitled to
receive rents and/or any other moneys payable pursuant to this Lease
either by operation of law or otherwise, the Lessee covenants and agrees
that:
12.2.1. such person shall have the benefit of all covenants and
agreements on the part of the Lessee under this Lease; and
12.2.2. the Lessee at the cost of the Lessee will enter into such
covenant and/or agreement with such other person in that
regard as the Lessor may reasonably require.
12.3. Lessor to Protect Estate under Sublease
12.3.1. The Lessor shall comply with its obligations under the
Sublease and will not permit the Lessee's estate or interest
under this Lease to be determined by reason of the
determination of the Lessor's estate or interest under the
Sublease due to default by the Lessor under the Sublease.
12.3.2. The Lessor shall use its best endeavours to ensure that the
lessor under the Sublease complies with its obligations under
the Sublease.
12.3.3. The Lessor shall use its best endeavours to ensure that the
lessee under the Head Lease complies with its obligations
under the Head Lease including to repair the Building as
provided in the Head Lease.
12.4. Lessee not to Prejudice Lessor's Estate
No act matter or thing whatsoever shall at any time during the term of
the Lease be done or permitted by the Lessee which might prejudice or
give ground for the determination of the estate or interest of the
Lessor in the Premises and/or under the Sublease, provided that where
the obligations of the Lessee in this Lease are not consistent with the
lessee's obligations in the Sublease the Lessee shall only be obliged to
comply with the relevant obligation in this Lease.
13. Option for Renewal
Deliberately deleted.
14. Bank Guarantee
14.1. On or before the date of execution of this Lease the Lessee must provide
to the Lessor a bank guarantee in terms satisfactory to the Lessor from
a bank acceptable to the Lessor for the amount set out in Item 16 of the
Reference Schedule ("the Bank Guarantee") such bank guarantee to be held
by the Lessor during the term of the Lease as security for the due
observance by the Lessee of the terms and conditions of this Lease.
14.2. The Lessor shall be entitled to increase the amount of the Bank
Guarantee during the term of this Lease provided that:
14.2.1. the Lessor shall not exercise such right more frequently than
once every twelve months during the term; and
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14.2.2. the Lessor shall give to the Lessee 28 days written notice of
the revised Bank Guarantee; and
14.2.3. the revised Bank Guarantee shall not exceed the amount set out
in Item 16 of the Reference Schedule.
The Lessee must give the Lessor the new Bank Guarantee required under this
subclause by the end of the 28 days referred to in paragraph 14.2.2.
14.3. The Lessor is entitled to recover rent, other money and damages for breach
of this Lease without being limited to the Bank Guarantee and the
application by the Lessor of the Bank Guarantee or receipt of money under
the Bank Guarantee is without prejudice to any other right or remedy
available to the Lessor in respect of this Lease.
14.4. If at any time during the term of this Lease the Lessor appropriates any
part of the Bank Guarantee, the Lessee must replace or reinstate the Bank
Guarantee immediately following a request by the Lessor to do so to the
extent of the amount called on or appropriated.
14.5. Despite the actual wording of any bank undertaking, the Lessor may call on
that undertaking for any money payable to the Lessor by the Lessee under
this Lease.
14.6. If the Lessor sells the property or the premises, the Lessee must ensure
that the Bank Guarantee and all guarantees and other security held by the
Lessor as security for the Lessee's obligations under this Lease are
transferred to the purchaser or novated in favour of the purchaser at the
Lessee's expense.
14.7. If any of the Bank Guarantee or any guarantee or other security held by
the Lessor as security for the Lessee's obligations under this Lease
lapses, becomes void or ceases to have full value to the Lessor for any
reason, the Lessee must immediately provide the Lessor with a Bank
Guarantee, guarantee or other security acceptable to the Lessor.
15. Goods and Services Tax
15.1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Lease,
any amount payable for a supply made under this Lease which is calculated
by reference to a cost, expense or other amount paid or incurred by a
party to this Lease will be reduced by an amount equal to any input tax
credits to which that party is entitled to in respect of that cost,
expense or other amount.
15.2. If the Lessor makes a supply under or in connection with this Lease, any
amount payable for that supply will be reduced by an amount representing
the reduction in the costs of the Lessor in making that supply resulting
from the abolition or reduction in any tax (other than income tax), duty,
excise or other impost associated with the introduction of the GST, as
calculated by the Lessor in accordance with the provisions of Part VB of
the Trade Practices Act 1974 and relevant ACCC guidelines where
applicable.
15.3. If GST becomes payable by a party ("Supplier") on any supply it makes
under this Lease:
15.3.1. any amount payable or consideration to be provided under this
Lease for that supply (as reduced in accordance with clauses 15.1
and 15.2 where applicable)
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("Agreed Amount") is exclusive of GST;
15.3.2. an additional amount will be payable by the party providing
consideration for that supply ("the Recipient"), equal to the
amount of GST payable on that supply as calculated by the
Supplier in accordance with the GST law and payable at the same
time and in the same manner as for the Agreed Amount; and
15.3.3. the Supplier will provide a tax invoice (or equivalent
documentation which complies with the GST law) to the Recipient
in respect of that supply, no later than the time at which the
Agreed Amount for that supply is to be provided under this
Lease.
15.4. If, for any reason, the GST payable by the Supplier in respect of a
supply it makes under this Lease (incorporating any increasing
adjustments or decreasing adjustments relating to that supply) varies
from the additional amount it receives from the Recipient under paragraph
15.3 in respect of that supply, the Supplier will provide a refund or
credit to or will be entitled to receive the amount of this variation
from the Recipient (as appropriate). Where an adjustment event occurs in
relation to a supply, the Supplier will issue an adjustment note to the
Recipient in respect of that supply within 14 days after becoming aware
of that adjustment event occurring.
15.5. "GST", "GST law" and other terms used in this clause 15 have any meanings
used in the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (as
amended from time to time) or any replacement or other relevant
legislation and regulations, except "GST law" also includes any
applicable rulings. Any reference to GST payable by the Supplier includes
any GST payable by the representative member of any GST group of which
the Supplier is a member.
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SCHEDULE 1
Operating Procedures and Building Regulations
1. The Lessee shall not cover or obstruct the floors, skylights, glazed
panels, ventilators and windows that reflect or admit light or air into
passageways or into any part of the Building or cover or obstruct any
lights or any other means of illumination in the Building.
2. No window curtains, window blinds, window screens or awnings shall be
erected without the approval of the Lessor (such approval not to be
unreasonably withheld) and if any such appurtenances are approved they
shall be fabricated of non-inflammable material.
3. No television or radio mast or antenna shall be affixed to any part of the
Building and no musical instrument, gramophone, radio, amplifier,
television, audiovisual or other sound or picture-producing equipment shall
be used or operated in the Premises or in any part of the Building unless
such equipment is not audible or visible from outside the Premises.
4. The Lessee shall not do anything that may interfere with the proper
functioning of the airconditioning.
5. The Lessee shall use or permit to be used for the receipt, delivery or
other movement of any goods, wares or merchandise or articles of bulk or
quantity only the loading dock and goods lift and at such times as the
Lessor may from time to time permit and the Lessee shall generally comply
with all reasonable requirements of the Lessor in regard to such matters.
6. No rubbish or waste shall at any time be burned in the Building.
7. Subject to the rights and privileges given to the Lessee by the Lessor for
the parking of motor vehicles, the Lessee shall not use or permit to be
used the Common Areas of the Building or any part thereof for any business
or commercial purpose or the display or advertisement of any goods or
services or generally for any purpose other than a purpose for which the
same was intended or provided.
8. No nails, screws or hooks shall be driven into any parts of the Building
without the Lessor's prior written consent (such consent not to be
unreasonably withheld) nor shall any explosive power driven method of
fixing articles to ceilings, walls or floors be used.
9. The Lessor shall be entitled to close the Building due to riots, civil
disturbance, demonstrations or any other cause which in the opinion of the
Lessor endangers or may endanger the Building or persons therein or
thereon.
10. The Lessee shall appoint a floor warden for each whole floor of the
Building or part thereof leased by the Lessee and shall ensure that the
Lessee and persons under its control are fully aware of all safety and
emergency procedures for the Building and the Lessee shall comply with any
practice or test procedures and drills from time to time arranged or
required by the Lessor in connection with the emergency and evacuation
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procedures for the Building.
11. The footpaths, entrances, passages, arcades, halls, lifts, escalators,
staircases, fire doors and escape doors shall not be obstructed by the
Lessee and persons under its control or be used by them for any other
purpose than for ingress to or egress from the Premises.
12. The water closets and other water supply apparatus and the Lessor's
equipment therein shall not be used for any purpose other than for which
they were constructed and no tea leaves, sweepings, rubbish, rags, ashes or
other substance shall be placed therein. The cost of making good damage
resulting to such apparatus or otherwise from such misuse by the Lessee and
persons under its control (including, without limitation, the cost of
repairing, renewing, reinstating or replacing such apparatus, equipment or
other thing) shall be borne by the Lessee.
13. The Lessee shall not suffer any accumulation of useless property or rubbish
in the Premises or adjacent thereto.
14. Access to the Building outside the hours of 7.00am to 6.00pm Mondays to
Fridays (excluding public holidays) shall be by means of a card access
system and the Lessee and persons under its control shall comply with all
reasonable requirements of the Lessor in relation to the operation of such
card access system and the general security arrangements for the Building.
15. The Lessee shall use the passenger lifts only for the carriage of
passengers.
16. The Lessee shall give to the Lessor prompt notice in writing of any
accident or defect in any of the Services connected to the Building of
which the Tenant is aware.
17. The Lessee shall not prepare or cook food in the Building other than in any
areas which may be provided and which are approved by the Lessor for the
purpose.
18. The airconditioning plant for the Building shall not be operated on
Saturdays Sundays or public holidays but otherwise shall as far as
practicable be operated between 7.30am and 6.00pm on all other days in the
year provided that the Lessee may arrange with the Lessor's Managing Agent
for the airconditioning of the Premises outside the hours aforesaid at the
cost of the Lessee.
19. Notwithstanding that doors to service ducts and cupboards may be located
within the Premises, the Lessee shall not position furniture or equipment
so as permanently to obstruct such ducts and cupboards and shall allow the
Lessor access thereto.
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SCHEDULE 2
Lessee's Contribution to Increases in Outgoings of the Building
1. The Lessee shall pay to the Lessor that percentage stated in Item 9 of the
Reference Schedule of the amount by which the outgoings of the Building for
each calendar year exceed the outgoings of the Building for the year ended
on the date set out in Item 10 of the Reference Schedule ("the base
figure").
2. For the purpose of this Lease "the outgoings of the Building" shall mean
the total sum of all rates, taxes (excluding GST levied on goods and
services supplied by the Lessor), costs and expenses of the Lessor properly
or reasonably assessed or assessable, paid or payable or otherwise incurred
in respect of the Building and in relation to the control, management and
maintenance of the Building and without limiting the generality of the
foregoing shall include:
(a) all rates, taxes, (excluding income and capital gains tax and GST
levied on goods and services supplied by the Lessor) charges,
assessments, duties, impositions and fees at any time or from time to
time payable to any Government, local Government, semi-Government or
other competent authority in respect of the Land and/or Building
irrespective of the ownership thereof;
(b) all charges for and costs in relation to the supply of water, sewerage
and drainage;
(c) all amounts payable in respect of insurance relating to the Building
including stamp duties; the insurance of the Building and the
structures and appurtenances installed therein to their full insurable
reinstatement value against all usual risks; plate glass insurance;
public liability insurance; workers compensation insurances; loss of
rents insurance and any other insurances effected by the Lessor in
relation to any risk relating to the Lessor's ownership or interest in
the Building;
(d) all reasonable costs (inclusive of wages) of the management, security,
control and administration of the Building including fees paid to the
Managing Agent but excluding lease commissions on individual leases;
(e) the costs of operating, supplying, maintaining, repairing and
renovating all services from time to time provided by the Lessor for
tenants and occupiers of the Building including lifts and
airconditioning and the plant and equipment required for any such
services;
(f) all charges for lighting, power, heating, airconditioning and
ventilation incurred in connection with the Building; and
(g) the cost of general repairs servicing and maintenance of the Building
and its appurtenances including fees paid to the specialist
contractors;
less any credit or refund of GST to which the Lessor is entitled as a
result of incurring an expense which forms Outgoings of the Building, but
there shall be excluded from such
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outgoings any costs and expenses:
(h) covered by any insurance effected by the Lessor for the Building;
(i) incurred in respect of structural repairs or renewals;
(j) of a capital expenditure nature.
3. The Lessee's contribution to the outgoings of the Building shall be payable
in the following manner:
(a) As soon as may be convenient after the expiration of each calendar
year during the term of this Lease or at the commencement of the term
of this Lease (as the case may be) the Lessor shall provide an
estimate of the outgoings of the Building for the then current or
ensuing calendar year (as the case may be) with a statement of the
Lessee's proportion (being that percentage shown in Item 9 of the
Reference Schedule) of the amount by which the outgoings of the
Building for the calendar year the subject of the Lessor's estimate
exceed the base figure.
(b) The Lessee shall pay the Lessee's proportion of such estimate
calculated in accordance with the preceding subclause by equal
instalments in advance on the same days upon which the instalments of
rent are payable and any period of occupation less than a full lease
year shall be apportioned accordingly on a daily basis.
(c) As soon as may be convenient after 31 December in every year the
Lessor will provide a statement of the actual outgoings of the
Building for the year then ended and the amount by which they exceed
the base figure together with a statement as to the Lessee's
proportion thereof. The Lessor shall provide the Lessee with copies of
such vouchers and/or receipts as are reasonably necessary to confirm
the figures in the statement as soon as reasonably practicable after
the Lessee shall, acting reasonably, request the same provided that
such request is made within 14 days of the receipt of the statement by
the Lessee. In the absence of patent error such certificate shall be
conclusive evidence of the amount of such outgoings.
(d) Within fourteen days of the date of receipt of the statement referred
to in the preceding subclause or, in the event of the Lessee
requesting evidence of the figures in the statement as referred to in
sub-clause (c), within 14 days of the receipt of such evidence any
adjustment necessary between the Lessor and the Lessee shall be made
either by the Lessee paying to the Lessor any deficiency in the amount
paid on account by the Lessee in accordance with the Lessor's estimate
or by the Lessor crediting any excess in such amount to the account of
the Lessee, as the case may be, and such adjustment shall be effected
notwithstanding the termination of this Lease.
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REFERENCE SCHEDULE
Item 1 - Lessor
Waterways Authority
C/- Maritime Assets Division
Waterways Authority
Level 11
Maritime Trade Towers
207 Kent Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Item 2 Lessee
C-bridge Australia Pty Limited (ACN: 091 294 343)
Item 3 - Prior Encumbrances
Nil
Item 4 - Premises
Level 22
Item 5 - Term (clause 3.1)
For a term of 5 years commencing 1 July 2000 and terminating 30 June
2005
Item 6 - Minimum Rent Per Annum (clause 4.4.1)
$463,950.00
Item 7 - Rent Commencement Date (clauses 4.3.1 and 4.4.1)
1 September 2000
Item 8 - Rent Review Dates (clause 4.4.1 and 4.4.3
Date Review Type
1 July 2001 Fixed Review $482,508.00
1 July 2002 Fixed Review $501,808.32
1 July 2003 Market Review
Item 9 - Lessee's Percentage of Increases in Outgoings (clause 4.2 and Schedule
2)
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4.60%
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Item 10 - Outgoings Base year (Schedule 2 Clause 1)
31 December 2000
Item 11 - Amount of Public Risk Insurance (clause 7.1)
Ten million dollars ($10,000,000.00)
Item 12 - Permitted Use (clause 8.1)
Commercial Offices
Item 13 - Lessee's Redecoration Dates (clause 6.3)
The Termination Date
Item 14 - Option for Renewal (clause 13)
Nil
Item 15 - Changes to Lease If Option Exercised (clause 13)
Not applicable
Item 16 - Amount of Bank Guarantee (clause 14.1)
(a) Prior to 1 July 2003;
the amount equal to the aggregate of 6 months rent and 6 months
estimated Lessee's percentage of increase in outgoings payable from
time to time under this Lease;
(b) After 1 July 2003;
the amount equal to the aggregate of 3 months rent and 3 months
estimated Lessee's percentage of increase in outgoings payable from
time to time under this Lease.
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