7. Operation of Extant Awards and Agreements

This Agreement encompasses and deals with all matters provided for herein during its operation. The parties to this Agreement agree that there will be no further claims during the nominal life of this Agreement. This clause does not limit implementation of this Agreement.

This Agreement is closed and comprehensive and, subject to the National Employment Standards, operates to the exclusion of and wholly displaces any award (existing or future) and any agreement, which but for the operation of this Agreement would apply. In addition, this Agreement displaces any existing local custom and practice arrangements.

All staff members are subject to the University Policies and procedures however such policies and procedures do not form part of this Agreement.