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#### 18 No contracting out 18 No contracting out > > (1) The provisions of this Act have effect despite any stipulation to the contrary in any contract. > > > (2) No contract entered into before or after the commencement of this section operates to annul, vary or exclude any of the provisions of this Act.

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