A 'change clause' in a labour supply contract referring to changes in 'award rate' may, on a literal and purposive construction, encompass labour cost increases effected by certified agreements or enterprise bargaining agreements, not only changes to the award itself. Expert opinion evidence lacks probative value where the facts upon which it is based are not identified and proved or admitted. Documentary evidence admitted without objection does not acquire probative effect it otherwise lacked. UCPR r 166 (deemed admissions) cannot assist a claimant who fails to plead the material facts supporting its claim.
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