Much googling reveals that attaching a triple grip on both sides of a joist to a bearer using correct nails is a far more secure method of attaching a joist to a bearer.
Where does it say that in NSW one has to skew nail joists and can't use triple grips instead?
Note for self about triple grips - If only using one fastener per connection, stagger them alternate sides.
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