Terms & Conditions

NRW Equipment Hire Pty Ltd — Last updated May 2026

1. Interpretation

In these Terms & Conditions, unless the context otherwise requires:

  • "Company" means NRW Equipment Hire Pty Ltd (ABN 89 696 989 389);
  • "Hirer" means the person or entity hiring equipment from the Company;
  • "Equipment" means all plant, machinery, tools, vehicles and other items supplied for hire;
  • "Hire Period" means the duration from equipment collection/delivery until return to the Company;
  • "ACL" means the Australian Consumer Law as set out in the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).

2. Application of Terms

These Terms & Conditions apply to all equipment hire agreements entered into by the Company. By accepting delivery of the Equipment, the Hirer is deemed to have accepted these Terms & Conditions in full. No variation of these terms is binding unless agreed in writing by an authorised representative of the Company.

3. Hire Charges and Payment

Hire charges are calculated from the date of delivery or collection until the date of return to the Company's nominated depot. Rates are as quoted and may be subject to change with reasonable notice. Payment terms are strictly as stated on the invoice or hire agreement. The Company reserves the right to charge interest on overdue amounts at the rate prescribed by law.

4. Minimum Hire Period

A minimum hire period applies to all equipment as specified in the hire agreement. Early return of equipment does not reduce the minimum hire charge. The Hirer must provide at least 24 hours' notice for early termination of a hire where no minimum period applies.

5. Delivery and Collection

The Company may arrange delivery and collection of Equipment at the Hirer's request. All delivery and collection costs are borne by the Hirer. Risk in the Equipment passes to the Hirer upon delivery or collection. The Hirer must inspect the Equipment immediately upon receipt and notify the Company of any damage or defect within 24 hours.

6. Hirer's Responsibilities

The Hirer must:

  • Operate the Equipment safely and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and all applicable laws;
  • Ensure only suitably qualified and trained personnel operate the Equipment;
  • Maintain the Equipment in good working order and notify the Company immediately of any breakdown or damage;
  • Secure the Equipment against theft, loss or unauthorised use;
  • Not sub-hire, lend or transfer the Equipment without the Company's prior written consent;
  • Not remove the Equipment from the agreed location or site without approval;
  • Comply with all workplace health and safety obligations, including providing safe systems of work.

7. Insurance and Liability

The Hirer is responsible for all loss of or damage to the Equipment from the time of delivery or collection until the time of return. The Hirer must maintain adequate insurance covering the full replacement value of the Equipment, public liability and workers' compensation. The Hirer indemnifies the Company against all claims, losses and costs arising from the hire, except to the extent caused by the Company's negligence.

8. Consumer Guarantees

Our Equipment comes with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the ACL. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the Equipment repaired or replaced if it fails to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Nothing in these Terms & Conditions is intended to exclude, restrict or modify any right or remedy conferred by the ACL.

9. Maintenance and Breakdowns

The Company will perform all routine maintenance as scheduled. In the event of a mechanical breakdown, the Hirer must immediately cease operation and notify the Company. The Company will arrange repair or replacement as soon as reasonably practicable. No rental adjustment will apply for downtime unless the breakdown is solely attributable to the Company's failure to maintain the Equipment.

10. Return of Equipment

Equipment must be returned in the same condition as received, fair wear and tear excepted. The Hirer is responsible for cleaning the Equipment before return. The Company may charge a cleaning fee if the Equipment is returned in an unacceptable condition. The Hirer must return all accessories, attachments and documentation supplied with the Equipment.

11. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in the Equipment, including but not limited to patents, designs, trademarks and copyright, remain the sole property of the Company or its licensors. No right, title or interest in any intellectual property is transferred to the Hirer under these Terms & Conditions. The Hirer must not reverse engineer, modify, replicate or otherwise exploit any proprietary technology embodied in the Equipment without prior written consent.

12. Default

If the Hirer fails to pay any amount when due, breaches any term of this agreement, or becomes insolvent, the Company may:

  • Terminate the hire agreement immediately;
  • Recover possession of the Equipment without notice (and the Hirer grants an irrevocable licence to enter premises for this purpose);
  • Recover all outstanding charges, costs and expenses (including legal costs) from the Hirer.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company's liability for any loss or damage arising from the hire (whether in contract, tort, statute or otherwise) is limited to the amount of hire charges paid in respect of the relevant Equipment. The Company is not liable for consequential loss, loss of profits, loss of production or any indirect damages.

13. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Western Australia. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Western Australia and the Federal Court of Australia (Western Australia Registry).

14. Severance

If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms & Conditions constitute the entire agreement between the parties in relation to the hire of Equipment and supersede all prior agreements, representations and understandings.

16. Contact

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