#Chequebook journalism code

Where a significant inaccuracy or distortion has been published, The Age should publish a correction or clarification promptly.Direct quotations should not be changed to alter their context or meaning.Staff should seek to present only fair, balanced and accurate material.It also includes protecting public health and safety. The public interest includes investigating and exposing crime, serious misdemeanour and seriously anti social conduct, and investigating and exposing hypocrisy, falsehoods or double standards of behaviour by public figures or institutions.Staff should seek to act always in the best interests of the public and the maintenance of good faith with the community we serve, rather than for the benefit of sectional interests.

#Chequebook journalism code

Our code does not conflict with the Code of Ethics for journalists issued by the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (attached to this document), and does not remove any rights our employees have under other agreements or laws. Staff unsure of appropriate action to take in a particular situation should consult with colleagues, senior editors or the Editor. It seeks to uphold the principles of merit, responsible management and professional competence and efficiency within the company. The code is issued by the Publisher and Editor in Chief of The Age, and applies to all editorial employees. Sustaining the highest editorial standards is essential to us retaining the trust of the community, and the freedoms and responsibilities afforded to us by the community. The overriding principles are fairness, integrity, openness, responsibility and a commitment to accuracy and truth. It gives guidance as to the high ethical standards expected of The Age. The Age Code of Conduct is an important statement about how we behave in our professional lives about how we relate to newsmakers, sources, contacts, colleagues and the public.

Australia/Oceania: Australia The Age Code of ConductĪ code published by the quality daily newspaper The Age in October 1998.