Software Development Outsourcing Contract Template for Australia

1. Source Code Escrow: Provisions for source code escrow arrangements if required for risk management

2. Service Levels: Specific service level requirements and penalties for non-compliance

3. Disaster Recovery: Disaster recovery and business continuity requirements

4. Personnel and Subcontracting: Requirements for key personnel and rules for subcontracting

5. Knowledge Transfer: Provisions for training and knowledge transfer to client's staff

6. Post-Development Support: Terms for maintenance and support after development completion

7. Change Management: Procedures for handling change requests during development

8. Security Clearance: Requirements for security clearance of personnel if working with sensitive systems

9. Cross-Border Data Transfer: Specific provisions for international data transfers if applicable

1. Schedule 1 - Technical Requirements Specification: Detailed technical specifications of the software to be developed

2. Schedule 2 - Project Plan: Detailed project timeline, milestones, and resource allocation

3. Schedule 3 - Acceptance Test Criteria: Specific criteria and procedures for acceptance testing

4. Schedule 4 - Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of fees, rates, and payment milestones

5. Schedule 5 - Service Levels: Detailed service level requirements and measurements

6. Schedule 6 - Security Requirements: Specific security standards and requirements

7. Schedule 7 - Personnel: Key personnel and their roles/responsibilities

8. Appendix A - Change Request Template: Standard form for submitting and approving change requests

9. Appendix B - Progress Report Template: Standard format for progress reporting

10. Appendix C - Testing Documentation: Templates and procedures for various testing phases