This policy explains the principles that guide news and explanatory material published by Australia By Aussie. Our goal is to provide readers with clear, accurate and useful information while treating people fairly.
Accuracy and verification
We aim to check material facts against reliable sources before publication. Depending on the story, these may include official documents, court or government records, direct statements, interviews, primary materials and reputable news reporting. A claim is not treated as established fact merely because it has been repeated online.
When facts remain uncertain or sources disagree, we aim to explain that uncertainty and avoid presenting speculation as confirmed information. Developing stories may be updated when dependable information changes.
Fairness and context
We aim to describe events in context, distinguish fact from opinion, and attribute allegations or contested claims to their source. Where a serious allegation is reported, we aim to include relevant responses or make reasonable efforts to seek comment when appropriate and practicable.
Independence
Editorial decisions should be based on newsworthiness, evidence and public interest. Commercial relationships, advertising and third-party services should not determine the factual conclusions of our coverage. Any sponsored material should be identified where appropriate.
Privacy, dignity and harm
We consider the public interest, relevance and potential harm when publishing personal information, images or details about vulnerable people. We avoid including private details that are not necessary to explain a story. Additional care should be taken with children, victims of crime and people in distress.
Images, video and automated tools
Visual material should be used in a way that does not materially misrepresent an event. Captions and descriptions should reflect what is known about the image or video, and uncertainties about date, place or context should not be concealed. Automated or AI-assisted tools may assist parts of the publishing process, but they are not a substitute for checking material claims against dependable evidence. Synthetic or materially altered media should not be presented as authentic documentation of a real event.
Corrections and accountability
When we identify a material error, we aim to correct it clearly and promptly. Significant clarifications or changes may be noted in the article where appropriate. Readers can report concerns through our Contact Us page. Our Corrections Policy explains what to include in a request.
Use of sources
We aim to identify and link to sources where practical so readers can assess the underlying information for themselves. We respect applicable copyright and attribution requirements and seek to distinguish our own reporting and explanation from material supplied by other publishers or organisations.