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Austin Extras Package
Austin Extras Package
ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
OFFICE ONLY
This Release must be duly completed and signed by an authorised representative of the
Production Company. It must not be altered in any way, otherwise it will be considered invalid and
payment will be suspended until details are verified.
CONDITIONS:
You are engaged as a daily artist to the television series provisionally titled “Austin” on the
following conditions:
1. The Production Company shall not be responsible if this Release is lost or you do not claim
the amount due within seven (7) days of the date of the Release.
2. You warrant and undertake that you will render your services to the best of your ability and
comply with all our reasonable instructions and directions.
3. In addition to your services the Production Company shall own absolutely all the results and
proceeds of whatsoever nature (including without limitation all copyright whether presently
or hereafter existing throughout the world); you assign to the Production Company all rights
of every kind in such results and proceeds without reservation, condition or limitation. The
Production Company shall be entitled to exploit your performance (including in trailers, film
clips and music, video clips, posters, publicity) throughout the world in all media, devices
and technology now or hereafter known or devised in perpetuity.
4. You shall on request execute any documents deemed necessary or desirable to evidence,
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5. Except to such extent as Workers Compensation or its equivalent in other states (or any
other statute) applies and cannot by law be excluded the Production Company shall not be
responsible for:
a) any loss of or damage to your personal clothing or effects;
b) injury to you or death from any act or omission not authorised by the Production
Company;
c) any loss, damage or injury in respect of which the Production Company is not
entitled to claim a right of indemnity under any Policy of Insurance effected by it.
6. All wardrobe and other articles provided by the Production Company shall be and remain at
all times its property and shall be returned promptly and in good condition. You shall be
responsible for any loss of or damage to wardrobe and other articles loaned to you (except
for wear and tear).
7. The Production Company may "dub" your voice in any language or languages it may desire.
8. You agree that for the purpose of filming your hair may be cut as required by the Production
Company.
9. You agree not to, without the prior consent of the Production Company, make any
statement or supply any information in relation to the affairs of the Production Company to
media or anyone outside the television series. Without limiting the foregoing, you warrant
that you will not make any statements or supply any information to the media with respect to
the television series. You agree not to give any interviews or authorise any publicity in
relation to the television series without the Production Company’s prior written approval in
each instance.
You agree not to take any unauthorised photographs relating to the television series, crew
cast or locations during their employment by the Production Company.
Uploading any images relating to the television series, crew, cast or locations onto the
internet is strictly prohibited by the Production Company. Without limitation to the foregoing,
this includes but is not limited to mobile phone photographs uploaded to blogs or social
networking sites such as Facebook and Instagram.
10. Payment will be made to your agent (if applicable), receipt of which shall discharge the
Production Company from any further liability for payment.
11. The Production Company may, after giving you forty eight (48) hours written notice,
suspend or terminate this Agreement if an event of Force Majeure occurs. “Force Majeure”
means an event of force majeure (as that term is commonly defined by major U.S. studios
in the Hollywood film industry), including fire, flood, epidemic (including COVID-19 or threat
or fear thereof), earthquake, explosion or accident, war, blockade, embargo, restraints or
orders of civil, civil defence, or military authorities, act of a public enemy, riot or civil
disturbance, strike, lockout, boycott or other labour disturbance, the death, disability or
refusal to perform by key cast or crew or similar other cause outside the reasonable control
of the Production Company which causes a substantial interruption to the production of the
television series.
12. The Production Company acknowledges and respects the Traditional Owners and
Custodians of the Lands on which we work and live. The Production Company is committed
to providing a safe and healthy workspace and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination,
sexual harassment, vilification or bullying. You may contact the Production Company should
you need a copy of the Anti-Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Policy.
13. The parties acknowledge and agree that the circumstances of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
pandemic are extraordinary and unique. Consequently, the Production Company may be
required to stand down cast and crew.
14. In the event the Production Company is given medical advice, expert advice or reasonably
determines that production must be suspended or that you cannot be usefully employed
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due to circumstance caused directly or indirectly by the COVID-19 pandemic, the
Production Company may terminate this Agreement without further payment to you.
In the event of inconsistency between this clause and any other applicable contractual
obligation between the Production Company and you, this clause will prevail.
A full copy of the Production Company’s COVID-19 workplace policy is also available from
the Production Office.
I agree that my engagement is subject to the conditions, all of which I agree and observe.
_______________________________________
SIGNATURE OF ARTIST
_________________________
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MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Please fill in this questionnaire and return it to the Production Company. All information will be treated as
confidential and will be destroyed at the end of the television series. The information requested will enable
the Production Company to take better care of all cast and crew.
NAME:
ADDRESS:
TELE. NO.: MOBILE NO.:
AGE:
BLOOD TYPE:
NEXT OF KIN: DOCTOR:
ADDRESS: ADDRESS:
TELE. NO.: TELE. NO.:
If yes, please detail any allergies to drugs including drugs such as penicillin, sedatives, antihistamines,
aspirin, etc.
Please detail any allergies to other substances including food allergies, allergies to stings (e.g., bees,
wasps), animals (e.g., cats) and environmental allergies (e.g., dust mites, pollens, grass seeds). Please note
symptoms and preferred method of treatment.
If yes, please provide details (e.g., diabetes, asthma, back problems, epilepsy, history of heart problems,
pregnancy)
EYESIGHT/HEARING - Please provide details if you have impaired eyesight and/or hearing:
Do you have specific eyesight problems (e.g. night blindness, colour blindness, history of recurrent
conjunctivitis)?
HAVE YOU HAD A TETANUS INJECTION IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS? YES / NO
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Introduction
CODE OF CONDUCT
Northern Pictures is committed to the highest standards of integrity, ethics, professionalism and
achievement.
This Code of Conduct sets out our expectations of each other and the people retained to act on our behalf. It
may change or be supplemented with other Codes of Conduct and Policies from time to time. You will be
notified of any such changes and additional Codes and Policies.
Everything we do is done honestly, with integrity and to the highest standards of professionalism and
performance.
We show courtesy and respect for colleagues and the people with whom we do business. We want all
Northern Pictures people to have a voice in the work they do and not to be afraid of expressing their ideas.
We comply with Northern Pictures’ Workplace Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Bullying
Policy and Code of Practice.
We make sure we know and comply with laws and regulations that apply to us, everywhere we do business.
We prepare our business records and financial reports with integrity and honesty, whether they are externally
reported or used internally to oversee the Northern Pictures’ operations. We report concerns about financial,
accounting, and auditing matters, as well as issues regarding business records, through the appropriate
Northern Pictures channels.
We try to do business with suppliers, third parties, and business partners that enhance our level of service
and provide products and services of quality. We seek suppliers who share our commitments to human
rights (including labor rights), diversity, and ethical and sustainable business practices.
The following activities are inherently unethical and most likely illegal. We do not engage in them.
Northern Pictures’ success depends on how we develop and use its assets. We are personally
responsible for the proper use and protection of Northern Pictures assets and information in our
care, including our buildings and equipment, our ideas, our proprietary information and records and
the Northern Pictures brands themselves.
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Responsible Communication
Our communications on behalf of Northern Pictures and when we are using Northern Pictures systems
should be professional, respectful and appropriate. Outside Northern Pictures, we do not discuss Northern
Pictures or disclose information about its people or activities that may damage Northern Pictures’ reputation
or the reputation of a colleague or another person with whom we do business. Only authorized people at
Northern Pictures may speak with the media or comment publicly on its behalf.
We report when we observe a violation, or what reasonably appears to be a violation, of the law, this Code,
or Northern Pictures policies and guidelines. We use these reporting rights responsibly, without intending to
harass others or to report trivial matters. We do not knowingly and willfully make false, fictitious statements
or representations.
We can raise questions or concerns or make a report to others at Northern Pictures (to our supervisors, the
Managing Director, the Legal Department or any Director of Northern Pictures). We will willingly assist in any
investigation by Northern Pictures into the breach of this Code.
No Retaliation
Northern Pictures does not tolerate retaliation against those who report suspected violations. Retaliation
must be reported immediately so that Northern Pictures can investigate promptly and take appropriate
action.
We respect this Code and any other Codes of Conduct and Polices that Northern Pictures adopts from time
to time and apply them to all our work.
Name: _____________________________________
Signature: __________________________________
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Tax file number declaration
This declaration is NOT an application for a tax file number.
■ Use a black or blue pen and print clearly in BLOCK LETTERS.
■ Print X in the appropriate boxes.
ato.gov.au ■ Read all the instructions including the privacy statement before you complete this declaration.
Section A: To be completed by the PAYEE 6 On what basis are you paid? (Select only one.)
1 What is your tax Full‑time Part‑time Labour Superannuation Casual
file number (TFN)? employment employment hire or annuity employment
income stream
OR I have made a separate application/enquiry to
For more the ATO for a new or existing TFN. 7 Are you an Australian resident for tax purposes? Yes No
information, see
(Visit ato.gov.au/residency to check)
question 1 on page 2 OR I am claiming an exemption because I am under
of the instructions. 18 years of age and do not earn enough to pay tax. 8 Do you want to claim the tax‑free threshold from this payer?
OR I am claiming an exemption because I am in Only claim the tax‑free threshold from one payer at a time, unless your
receipt of a pension, benefit or allowance. total income from all sources for the financial year will be less than the
tax‑free threshold.
Answer no here and at question 10 if you are a foreign resident,
2 What is your name? Title: Mr Mrs Miss Ms Yes No except if you are a foreign resident in receipt of an Australian
Surname or family name Government pension or allowance.
9 Do you want to claim the seniors and pensioners tax offset by
First given name reducing the amount withheld from payments made to you?
Complete a Withholding declaration (NAT 3093), but only if you
Yes are claiming the tax‑free threshold from this payer. If you have No
Other given names more than one payer, see page 3 of the instructions.
10 Do you want to claim a zone, overseas forces or invalid and invalid carer
tax offset by reducing the amount withheld from payments made to you?
3 If you have changed your name since you last dealt with the ATO,
Yes Complete a Withholding declaration (NAT 3093). No
provide your previous family name.
11 (a) Do you have a Higher Education Loan Program (HELP), Student Start‑up
Loan (SSL) or Trade Support Loan (TSL) debt?
Day Month Year
Your payer will withhold additional amounts to cover any compulsory
Yes repayment that may be raised on your notice of assessment. No
4 What is your date of birth?
(b) Do you have a Financial Supplement debt?
5 What is your home address in Australia? Your payer will withhold additional amounts to cover any compulsory
Yes repayment that may be raised on your notice of assessment. No
DECLARATION by payee: I declare that the information I have given is true and correct.
Signature
Date
Suburb/town/locality Day Month Year
Once section A is completed and signed, give it to your payer to complete section B.
Section B: To be completed by the PAYER (if you are not lodging online)
1 What is your Australian business number (ABN) or Branch number 4 What is your business address?
withholding payer number? (if applicable)
For use by employers when offering employees a choice of fund and by employees to advise their employer of their chosen fund.
The APRA fund or retirement savings account (RSA) I nominate Complete items 2, 3 and 5
The super fund nominated by my employer (in section B) Complete items 2 and 5
2 Your details
Name
You do not have to quote your TFN but if you do not provide it, your contributions may be taxed at a higher rate.
Your TFN also helps you keep track of your super and allows you to make personal contributions to your fund.
Fund ABN
Fund name
Fund address
Fund phone
Correct information about your super fund is needed for your employer to pay super contributions. Your employer may choose
not to accept this form if you do not provide:
■ all the information requested on this form
■ a letter from your fund stating they are a complying fund and can accept contributions from your employer (some funds may
have a copy of this compliance letter on their website. For other funds you will need to contact them for this information).
Fund address
Fund phone
Fund electronic service address (ESA)
Required documentation
You need to attach a document confirming the SMSF is an ATO regulated super fund. You can locate and print a copy of the
compliance status for your SMSF by searching in the Super Fund Lookup service at http://superfundlookup.gov.au/
If you are the trustee, or a director of the corporate trustee you can confirm that your SMSF will accept contributions from your
employer by making the following declaration (place an X in the box below):
I am the trustee, or a director of the corporate trustee of the SMSF and I declare that the SMSF will accept contributions
from my employer.
If you are not the trustee, or a director of the corporate trustee of the SMSF, then you must attach a letter from the trustee
confirming the fund will accept contributions from your employer.
Signature
Date
Day Month Year
Sign and date the form when you give it to your employee.
6 Your details
Business name
ABN
Signature
Date
Day Month Year
Employers must keep the completed form for their own record for five years. Do not send it to the Australian
Taxation Office, the employer’s nominated fund or the employee’s nominated fund.
PRIVACY STATEMENT
The ATO does not collect this information; we provide this form as a means for employees to identify and provide necessary
information to their employer. An employer is authorised to collect an employee’s TFN under the Superannuation Industry
(Supervision) Act 1993. It is not an offence for an employee not to quote their TFN. However, quoting a TFN reduces the risk
of administrative errors and if the employee does not quote their TFN their contributions may be taxed at a higher rate.
An employee can get more details regarding their privacy rights by contacting their superannuation fund.
Please fill out your details below so we can transfer your funds after you have completed
your shift as an extra.
Your bank’s BSB number: ____ ____ ____ - ____ ____ ____