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Website disclaimer
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For reasons of succinctness and presentation, the information provided on this website may be in the form of summaries and generalisations, and may omit detail that could be significant in a particular context, or to particular persons.
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Generative artificial intelligence (AI) use
We’re trialling generative artificial intelligence (AI) to improve and standardise readability, style, tone, and plain English in some content on our website. Human reviews by subject matter experts ensure this content is factually correct before publication. Our usage follows Australia’s voluntary AI Ethics Principles, which you can read about on the Department of Industry, Science and Resources website.
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