NDA template for Australia
Create a Non-Disclosure Agreement for Australia in a few minutes. Contract law is applied state by state, so FD AI lets you choose your state or territory, then drafts the NDA from Founders Doc's own wording.
In FD AI: Choose Australia › your state or territory: New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the ACT or the Northern Territory.
What this NDA covers
- Mutual or one-way
- Choose whether both sides share information, or only one. It changes who owes the duty to keep things private.
- What is confidential
- Described from your own words — customer lists, pricing, code, plans — so there is no argument later about what was covered.
- What the information may be used for
- Limited to the purpose you describe, such as exploring a partnership or an investment.
- How long it lasts
- Two years unless you choose otherwise, or no time limit at all.
- Personal data
- If personal data will be shared, a data protection clause is added.
- Law and disputes
- The law of the place you choose, with disputes going to the courts or to arbitration.
- No hidden extras
- FD AI does not slip in a non-compete or other aggressive terms you did not ask for.
Australia law points to know
- Governing law
- Choose the state or territory where you are based or where the work happens; its courts and law then apply.
- Disputes
- Choose the courts of that state or territory, or arbitration — often preferred when the other party is overseas.
- Signing
- Electronic signatures are generally recognised under the federal and state electronic transactions laws.
- Personal data
- If personal information will be shared, the Privacy Act 1988 may apply to your business; answer Yes and a data protection clause is added.
How it works
- Answer a few questionsPlain English, one at a time. Skip anything you are unsure of.
- FD AI drafts your NDAFrom Founders Doc's own lawyer-written wording, shaped around your answers.
- Check, edit and downloadChange any wording, ask FD AI to explain a clause, then download it as Word.
Common questions
Which state's law should I choose?
Usually the state or territory where you or your business are based. New South Wales and Victoria are common choices for business contracts.
Can I sign the NDA electronically in Australia?
Generally yes for commercial agreements like NDAs. Keep the signed copy and a record of how it was signed.
Mutual or one-way: which do I need?
If only you will share confidential information, a one-way NDA is enough. If both sides will share, choose mutual so the same duties apply to both.
Do investors sign NDAs?
Many professional investors decline to sign NDAs at the first meeting, because they see many similar ideas. An NDA is more usual later, for due diligence, or with partners and suppliers.
How long should an NDA last?
Two to five years is common for business information. Some information, such as trade secrets, may need protection for longer — FD AI lets you choose a period or no time limit.
Can I edit the NDA after FD AI drafts it?
Yes. You can change any wording in the draft before you download it as a Word document, and ask FD AI to explain any clause.
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This page is general information, not legal advice. Every deal is different — for advice on your situation, talk to a Founders Doc lawyer.