Contributor Code of Ethics

JOURNALIST CODE OF ETHICS

All our contributors (includes staff, freelance journalists, writers, photographers) commit themselves to:

  • Honesty
  • Fairness
  • Independence
  • Respect for the rights of others

Our contributors comply with the ethical code set by the Media , Entertainment and Arts Alliance and apply the following standards

  • Report and interpret honestly, striving for accuracy, fairness and disclosure of all essential facts. Do not suppress relevant available facts, or give distorting emphasis. Do their utmost to give a fair opportunity for reply.
  • Do not place unnecessary emphasis on personal characteristics, including race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, sexual orientation, family relationships, religious belief, or physical or intellectual disability.
  • Aim to attribute information to its source. Where a source seeks anonymity, do not agree without first considering the source’s motives and any alternative attributable source. Where confidences are accepted, respect them in all circumstances.
  • Do not allow personal interest, or any belief, commitment, payment, gift or benefit, to undermine your accuracy, fairness or independence.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest that affect, or could be seen to affect, the accuracy, fairness or independence of your journalism. Do not improperly use a journalistic position for personal gain.
  • Do not allow advertising or other commercial considerations to undermine accuracy, fairness or independence.
  • Do your utmost to ensure disclosure of any direct or indirect payment made for interviews, pictures, information or stories.
  • Use fair, responsible and honest means to obtain material. Identify themselves and their employer before obtaining any interview for publication or broadcast. Never exploit a person’s vulnerability or ignorance of media practice.
  • Present pictures and sound which are true and accurate. Any manipulation likely to mislead should be disclosed.
  • Do not plagiarise.
  • Respect private grief and personal privacy. Journalists have the right to resist compulsion to intrude.
  • Do their utmost to achieve fair correction of errors.
  • Thoroughly and rigoroursly fact check
  • Use social media channels with integrity and carefully cite and disclose its use.

 

If you require further information regarding the above please email us at info@ciaomagazine.com.au or contact 02 9518 3696