Australian Government Publishing Information
Australian Government Web Publishing Guide
The Australian Government Web Publishing Guide [
] brings together Australian Government resources for website management. It makes it easy for Australian Government agencies to:
- Discern their legal and policy obligations
- Access policies, guidance and examples of better practice.
For each topic, the guide directs you to resources provided by the responsible Australian Government agency (or other organisation).
Publication Guidelines
Guidance on Australian Government publication processes is available in the Publication Guidelines. These guidelines assist Australian Government agencies to meet their publishing obligations.
Publications Register
A range of resources on Australian Government publications can be found at the Publications Register []. Through this website you can also search for information about new distribution arrangements for many of the Australian Government publications that were sold through the Bookshop Network immediately prior to its closure.
Library Deposit Scheme
Departments and agencies are required to provide 39 copies of all publications for the Commonwealth Library Deposit Scheme and Free Issue Scheme.
For more information, contact the LDS Administrator
The 39 copies should be sent to:
Library Deposit Scheme Distribution Service
C/ Decipha Pty Ltd
Locked Bag 7760
Canberra Business Centre ACT 2610
Or for deliveries via courier, use street address:
Library Deposit Scheme Distribution Service
C/ Decipha Pty Ltd
7-9 Geelong Street
Fyshwick ACT 2609
Australian Government Bookshop Network
The Australian Government Bookshop Network (also known as the Info Access Network) ceased operations on 17 October 2003. The decision was announced in the 2003/04 Budget.
Style manual for authors, editors and printers
Sixth edition 2002
The Style manual for authors, editors and printers provides guidance and recommendations for anyone faced with the task of preparing material for publication in either print or electronic format.
The sixth edition is a substantial revision-in response to the extensive changes in the publishing industry since the previous edition of 1994. It emphasises the importance of focusing on the audience's need when planning, structuring, writing, designing and editing a publication; and reflects a more multicultural and global outlook that recognises the influence of the Internet on publishing.
Australian Style
Australian Style is a bi-annual printed newsletter, published by the Style Council Centre of Macquarie University, with assistance from AGIMO. It covers issues in Australian Style and the use of English in Australia, and invites feedback from the Australian public on topical points of usage and communication. The lead articles from Australian Style since 1992 can be accessed here [].
To subscribe, please email your postal address or write to Subscriptions Manager, Australian Style, Department of Finance and Deregulation, AGIMO, GPO Box 390, Canberra, ACT 2601.
Annual Report Coordinators Network
The network, organised by AGIMO, is a forum to share information and issues about Australian Government annual reports. Registration is free and enables people involved in the annual reporting process to share expertise and knowledge through information exchange between contacts made through the network.
Further information (or to subscribe) is available at Annrep Discussion List.
Contact for information on this page: webpublishing@finance.gov.au