These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Australia Voice website (australiavoice.org), which is owned and operated by Harbour Bridge Media Pty Ltd (ACN 612 345 678), a New South Wales company with its registered office at Level 14, 1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000. By accessing or using this site, you agree to be bound by these terms, which form a legally enforceable agreement between you and Harbour Bridge Media Pty Ltd. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
Who is responsible for this publication and how is it owned?
Australia Voice is an independent digital news publisher solely owned and operated by Harbour Bridge Media Pty Ltd, a company incorporated in New South Wales, Australia. The Editor-in-Chief, James Mitchell, is responsible for all editorial standards and publication decisions, as outlined on our Our Team page. No external entity or individual holds a controlling interest in the company, ensuring full editorial independence. All commercial relationships, including those detailed on our Ownership & Funding page, are transparently disclosed.
What intellectual property rights apply to content on this site?
All content published on Australia Voice, including articles, images, graphics, and data, is protected by Australian and international copyright laws. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, you may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any material without prior written permission from Harbour Bridge Media Pty Ltd. For details on reporting alleged copyright infringement, please see our Copyright Takedown Policy. You may, however, share links to our articles and quote short excerpts for non-commercial purposes with proper attribution to Australia Voice.
How are external links and third-party content handled?
Our site may contain links to external websites or third-party services for your convenience. Australia Voice does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of these external sites. Your interaction with any third-party platform is governed solely by that party’s terms and policies. We recommend that you review their terms before engaging with their services, as we disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising from such interactions.
What disclaimers and limitations of liability apply?
All content on Australia Voice is provided for general informational and journalistic purposes only. It does not constitute medical, financial, legal, or professional advice, and you should not rely on it as such without consulting a qualified professional. Harbour Bridge Media Pty Ltd, its editors (including James Mitchell, Emma Nguyen, Liam O’Brien, Sophie Campbell, Charlotte Singh, and Thomas Walsh), and its employees shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from your use of or reliance on this site, to the fullest extent permitted by Australian law.
Which jurisdiction and governing law apply to these terms?
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia, and the Commonwealth of Australia. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, located in Sydney. By using this site, you irrevocably submit to that jurisdiction. For any legal inquiries, please contact us directly at legal@australiavoice.org.
How can users access our privacy and cookie policies?
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. Please review our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. For information about our use of cookies and similar technologies, including how to manage your preferences, please visit our Cookie Policy. These policies are incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference.
Our commitments
- We commit to upholding the highest standards of editorial integrity, with every article drafted by a named writer and approved by a human editor before publication.
- We commit to clearly labelling all sponsored content, commercial partnerships, and affiliate links, ensuring that commercial relationships never determine editorial conclusions.
- We commit to maintaining a transparent corrections process, as detailed in our Corrections Policy, and to promptly addressing errors reported via corrections@australiavoice.org.
- We commit to protecting user privacy and safeguarding minors in accordance with our Safeguarding Minors Policy and applicable Australian law.
- We commit to providing accessible and trustworthy journalism, supported by our Accessibility Statement, for all English-speaking readers in Australia and internationally.