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The Food Liability Waiver is essential for Australian food service businesses seeking to manage their legal risks while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. This document is typically used by restaurants, catering services, food trucks, and other food service providers operating in Australia to establish clear terms regarding food safety, allergies, and potential risks. The waiver must be carefully balanced to provide reasonable protection for businesses while respecting mandatory consumer rights under Australian Consumer Law. It includes provisions for allergen warnings, food handling procedures, and incident reporting, while acknowledging that certain statutory rights cannot be waived. The document should be reviewed regularly to ensure continued compliance with evolving food safety regulations and consumer protection laws.

1. Parties: Identifies the food provider/business and the customer/consumer who is accepting the waiver

2. Background: Explains the context of the food service being provided and the purpose of the waiver

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the waiver, including 'Food Products', 'Services', 'Liability', and 'Claims'

4. Acknowledgment of Risks: Details the potential risks associated with consuming the food products, including allergies and food-borne illness

5. Waiver and Release: The core waiver language where the consumer agrees to release the provider from certain liabilities

6. Consumer Law Rights: Mandatory section acknowledging consumer rights that cannot be waived under Australian Consumer Law

7. Indemnification: Customer's agreement to indemnify the food provider for claims arising from their consumption of food

8. Term and Termination: Duration of the waiver and circumstances under which it may be terminated

9. Governing Law: Specifies that Australian law governs the agreement and identifies the relevant jurisdiction