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  • Style Manual user types

    The Style Manual has 4 main user types. We think about these users when we write and update content.

    16 September 2024

  • Dictionaries: an indispensable guide for writing and style

    Dictionaries are about so much more than spelling and definitions. They also provide guidance on pronunciation, hyphenation, capitalisation and Australian language usage.

    15 February 2024

  • The basics of plain language

    Writing in plain language makes your content accessible to more people. Get started by learning 4 basic elements of plain language.

    25 August 2023

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