Author–date

The author–date system includes details for author and date in the text with a full citation in a list of references. This system is suitable for most Australian Government content.

• Broadcast media and podcasts (film, video, television and radio programs)
• Classics
• Musical compositions
• Plays and poetry
• Works of art

Documentary–note

The documentary–note system uses a symbol or number in the text to mark detailed references in footnotes or endnotes. Choose this system only if it best suits the mode of publishing content and user needs.

Legal material

There are different conventions for how to cite legal material. Follow one style consistently to help people read and use the information.

• Bills and explanatory material
• Acts of parliament
• Schedules
• Delegated legislation
• Cases and legal authorities
• Treaties
• Authoritative reports

Shortened forms used in referencing

Shortened forms are used in referencing to help people quickly identify sources. Unlike other shortened forms, some Latin shortened forms retain full stops.