ABC Editorial Policies Skip to main contentSkip to edpols navigation, settings and searchExplore the ABC More from ABC Close menuABC ABC News  ABC iview  ABC listen  Kids & Students  Indigenous  Information & Services Editorial Policies Read our editorial guiding principles Follow the ABC news iview listen Loading Editorial Policies Home Policies Guidance Search ABC Editorial Policies Promotion Welcome to ABC Editorial Policies The ABC sets high standards for the quality of its content, and the information on this site will help you maintain those standards. Find out moreFind out more The ABC sets high standards for the quality of its content, and the information on this site will help you maintain those standards. This is where you will find: Editorial Policies that set out the guiding principles of our editorial approach and the enforceable standards you must follow. The Preamble that sets out the overriding aims and principles behind the Editorial Policies. A Note on Interpretation and Scope of the editorial policies. Guidance Notes that explain in more detail how to interpret and apply those standards. You can also access the ABC’s Code of Practice and Associated Standard for Television Program Classification. You can go straight to the policy or guidance you need using the tabs above or use the search form to find a topic. Key editorial guidance Objectivity and impartiality The ABC has a requirement set out in the ABC Act to “ensure that the gathering and presentation … of news and information is accurate and impartial according to the recognised standards of objective journalism”.  Harm and offence This guidance aims to help content makers think through the issues relating to Harm and offence and make informed decisions that uphold the standards while still enabling us to broadcast and publish risky and innovative content consistent with our… Fair opportunity to respond The focus of this guidance note is on the provision of a fair opportunity to respond prior to disclosure of allegations and includes information for when allegations are made during live content. Back to top ABCEditorial PoliciesContact ABCThe Editorial Policies site provides policies and guidance to ensure we maintain high editorial standards for all ABC content. Sections Home Policies Guidance Across the ABC News Local Listen iview TV Guide Kids Lifestyle Entertainment Sports Emergency Indigenous Careers All ABC newsletters Stay informed and connected with the ABC. Covering a wide range of topics and brands including News, iview, listen, and more. Browse all ABC newsletters ABC homeInformation & Services Editorial Policies Accessibility Help Contact Us Commercial Careers About the ABC Privacy Policy Terms of Use © 2026 ABC Follow the ABC We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.