Abstract: A batten fixing clip, comprising: a male connector comprising a batten interface portion for attachment to a batten, and a female connector interface portion for engaging a female connector; and a female connector comprising a support structure interface portion for attaching to a support structure and a male connector interface portion for engaging the male connector, the male connector interface portion including a retainer and a resilient clip comprising of an aperture, wherein the aperture receives at least part of the female connector interface portion and the clip biases the female connector interface portion against the retainer when in use.

Abstract: In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a batten fixing system includes a clip having an attachment to attach the clip to a surface so that a first side of the clip faces the surface, and having parallel spaced rails on a second, opposite side of the clip to the first side. The batten fixing system further includes an engagement profile provided on a batten, the engagement profile having spaced apart feet that are held in engagement under force by the parallel rails of the clip.