Editorial standards

Independence

Editorial decisions are made by the newsroom, and without commercial influence. Sponsors get advertising placements; they do not receive veto rights.

Where commercial relationships could create the appearance of conflict, we disclose them in the relevant article: clearly and early.

Accuracy

Australian Conveyancer fact-check before we publish. Names, titles, dates, dollar amounts, jurisdictions, statute numbers, court findings: all verified against primary sources where possible.

When we can't verify facts, we do not publish the claim. When sources disagree, we say so. When something is alleged but not proven, we use language that makes that clear.

Fairness

Anyone we write about adversely is given the opportunity to respond before publication. If they decline or don't respond, Australian Conveyancer says that too.

We avoid publishing names of people implicated but not charged in criminal matters, except in the public interest.

Transparency

Bylines are real people. Where stories carry the "Australian Conveyancer Newsroom" credit, that means the piece was the result of in-house reporting where individual byline isn't relevant or was contributed by multiple journalists.

Where we use news agencies such as Australian Associated Press or Reuters, the source is acknowledged.

Sources

Australian Conveyancer protects confidential sources. Source confidentiality is granted rarely and only when there's a public-interest reason for the information to be shared without attribution.

Use of AI tools

We may use AI tools to assist with summary drafts and background research. But creativity, editorial decision-making and final responsibility, and editing rests with human journalists.

Every story is reviewed and approved by a person before publication.

Corrections

If we get something wrong, we fix it. Corrections are noted in the article itself. Material errors trigger a corrections note at the top of the affected story. See our corrections policy for the full process.

Complaints

If you believe Australian Conveyancer has fallen short of these standards, write to us at editor@australianconveyancer.com.au

We respond to every editorial complaint within five business days.