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Don't use your subject matter as an excuse though. Most government content is published because we want everyone to understand it. Keep that as your guiding principle and provide evidence that you've made your best attempt to achieve it.

Are there any content types that are exempt?

You should still attempt to write these content types in plain language:

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  • legislation, including standing and ministerial directions

  • historical information that needs to be provided but is no longer used for anything other than a record e.g. royal commissions, annual reports.

Have concerns you can't meet the standards?

You should raise concerns early if you feel your content cannot meet these standards.

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