Document background
The Simple MOU is a foundational document used in Australian business and administrative practice to establish preliminary arrangements between parties who intend to work together. It serves as a stepping stone toward more formal agreements, particularly useful in situations where parties want to document their shared understanding without creating legally binding commitments. The document traditionally includes sections outlining the parties' objectives, roles, responsibilities, and basic operational framework. While primarily non-binding under Australian law, certain sections like confidentiality provisions can be made explicitly binding if required. This type of Simple MOU is commonly used in both public and private sectors, especially in scenarios involving cross-organizational collaboration, joint ventures, or public-private partnerships. It provides flexibility while maintaining professional formality and is often used as a precursor to more detailed, binding agreements.
