Can I end a contract if the other side breaches it?

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In Australia, you may be able to terminate a contract if the other party breaches an essential term, commits a serious breach, or shows they won't perform it.

Many contracts set out their own termination process, such as giving notice and time to fix the breach, so check the contract first.

Terminating when you're not entitled to can make you liable for damages, so it's important to get it right.

Get legal advice before terminating, especially for high-value contracts.

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