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Australian Government communications must comply with a number of guidelines.
- Guidelines on Information and Advertising Campaigns by Australian Government Departments and Agencies (March 2010); [
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In addition, Australian Government campaign managers should familiarise themselves with the:
- Australian Government Branding Guidelines [Design Guidelines
] from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; - Web Guide [] from the Australian Government Information Management Office.
- Electoral Law Authorisation Guidelines issued by this Department which provide guidance on the authorisation and other requirements in the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 [] that apply to advertisements, also Electoral Backgrounder No. 15 – Electoral Advertising [] issued by the Australian Electoral Commission.
- APS Values and Code of Conduct in practice: A guide to official conduct for APS employees and agency heads: Sect 1.5 Involvement of public servants in public information and awareness initiatives [] and Australian Public Service Commission Circular 2012/1: Revisions to the Commission's guidance on making public comment and participating online [].
For specific advice on campaign advertising and branding requirements, you should contact the Communications Advice Branch.
Contact for information on this page: Communications Advice Branch