Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts(1) Section 8 applies even if there is an agreement or understanding to the contrary.
(2) A provision in an agreement is void so far as it is inconsistent with section 8 or a right or remedy arising from the section.
(3) Section 8 applies even if the proper law of the agreement is that of another jurisdiction.
(4) Nothing in section 8 affects the operation of an agreement so far as it can operate consistently with that section.