Our website and social media have a range of content which can be re-used and shared. This guide explains what content you can re-use and the conditions that apply when re-using it.
On this page:
Content from our website
Except where otherwise noted, all content on this website is provided under the Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 3.0 Australia licence. This lets you copy and share unaltered content for non-commercial purposes so long as you attribute it to the ACT Legislative Assembly.
Members’ portraits
The official portraits of Members of the Legislative Assembly used on our website are not provided under the Creative Commons licence. You cannot use them for political or commercial purposes.
To request permission to use these photos, email us at lawebmaster@parliament.act.gov.au.
Third party content
Some content is on our website may be owned by a third party. It is your responsibility to make sure you have permission from the owner of that content before you re-use it.
As a rule, if something you want to share was not created by the Legislative Assembly, we can’t license you to re-use it.
Content we publish on social media
You can share or retweet any content we publish on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
We ask you don’t republish our social media content. This means downloading or saving an image or video we publish and posting it again. We encourage you to share or retweet content instead – you can add your own comments when you do.
Need help?
Are you unsure about if or how you can use our content or need more information? Contact us at lawebmaster@parliament.act.gov.au and we’ll see how we can help you.
Official emblems and symbols
The bluebell roundel is the Assembly’s logo and official emblem. It is not provided under the Creative Commons license. You must have written permission from the Speaker to use it.
There are separate rules and laws about using the ACT flag and coat of arms of the City of Canberra. You are responsible for following these or seeking permission if you wish to use them.
Disclaimer notice
The Australian Capital Territory makes this material available on the understanding that users exercise their own skill and care with respect to its use. Before relying on the material in any important matter, users should carefully evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and relevance of the information for their purposes and should obtain appropriate professional advice relevant to their particular circumstances.
The material at this site may include views or recommendations of third parties which do not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Capital Territory or indicate its commitment to a particular course of action.
Links to other websites are inserted for convenience and do not constitute endorsement of material at those sites or any associated organisation, product, or service. These external information sources are outside our control. It is the responsibility of users to make their own decisions about the accuracy, currency, reliability, and correctness of the information at those sites.
By accessing information at or through this site, each user waives and releases the Australian Capital Territory to the full extent permitted by law from any and all claims relating to the usage of the material made available through the website. In no event shall the Australian Capital Territory be liable for any incident or consequential damages resulting from use of the material.