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Legal · Last updated 2 August 2026

Terms, privacy and where every record comes from.

Tribune Analytics Pty Ltd (ABN 44 698 518 599) operates asktribune.com.au. By creating an account or using Tribune services, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the service. These terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded under Australian law.

Tribune services are currently in beta

Features, functions and availability may change at any time without noticeErrors, inaccuracies and service interruptions should be expectedData, including purchased credits or stored content, may be lost or changed at any timeWe will make reasonable efforts to notify you of significant changes, but cannot guarantee advance notice during beta

2 · Definitions

“AI Service Providers” — third-party large language model operators (currently Anthropic) used to deliver AI-powered features
“Cloud Infrastructure Provider” — hosting services (currently DigitalOcean) used to operate Tribune
“Third-Party Service Providers” — AI Service Providers, Cloud Infrastructure Provider, and payment processors (currently Stripe)

3 · Tribune services

Tribune services refers to what is offered on www.asktribune.com.au, including:

Tribune Records (however described from time to time) — a software-as-a-service product that enables users to select information, available and varied from time to time, for use in providing information to, and receiving information from, Tribune-operated or third-party-operated large language models, varied at Tribune's discretion.
Other services and products made accessible from time to time.

4 · Accounts

You must provide a valid email address to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. Tribune may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or the Civic Use Principles.

5 · Your use of Tribune

You agree not to:

Use Tribune services to incite violence or support prescribed terrorist organisations
Misrepresent AI-generated content as human-authored without disclosure
Attempt to access, interfere with, or disrupt Tribune's systems or infrastructure
Use Tribune services for any purpose that violates Australian law
Resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit Tribune's services or data without permission

6 · AI-generated content

Tribune uses AI to analyse and synthesise public information. You acknowledge that:

AI-generated content may contain errors or inaccuracies
AI-generated content is not legal, policy, or professional advice
You are responsible for verifying any information before relying on it
AI-generated content should be checked for accuracy and appropriate attribution before any use

7 · Payment and access

Some Tribune services require purchased credits. Credits are purchased in packs as advertised at the time of purchase. Purchased credits expire three months from the date and time of purchase. Tribune will make reasonable efforts to preserve credit balances, but cannot guarantee their availability during beta. Pricing, exchange rates and access entitlements may change at any time.

8 · Refunds and change of mind

You have 7 days from the date of any purchase to change your mind and receive a full refund, minus any payment processing fees, to your original method of payment.
To request a refund, email [email protected] with your account email and purchase details.
Refunds will be processed within 5 business days of the request being approved.
Credits used before a refund request is made will be deducted from the refund amount at the per-credit rate of the original purchase.
Nothing in this section excludes or limits your rights under Australian Consumer Law.

10 · Intellectual property

Tribune's software, design, branding, and analytical methods are the property of Tribune Analytics. Public information accessed through Tribune remains in the public domain. AI-generated analysis produced for you through Tribune services may be used by you freely, subject to your responsibility for accuracy and attribution.

AskTribune Terminal and the Tribune Analytics platform are operated by Tribune Analytics Pty Ltd (ACN 698 518 599; ABN 44 698 518 599). All intellectual property in the platform — software, interfaces, data compilations, structured datasets, trade marks and content — is owned by or licensed to Tribune Analytics Pty Ltd except where otherwise indicated. Primary-source material (Hansard, legislation and other public records) remains the property of its respective owners; Tribune Analytics owns the compilation, structuring and presentation of that material.

11 · Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Tribune Analytics is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of Tribune services. Tribune's total liability is limited to the amount you have paid for Tribune services in the 12 months preceding the claim. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded under Australian law.

12 · Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. We will make reasonable efforts to notify registered users of significant changes. Continued use of Tribune services after changes constitutes acceptance.

13 · Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.

14 · Contact

Questions about these terms: [email protected]

9 · Privacy and data

What we protectYour queries, research topics, and analytical work are not shared with any third party beyond what is necessary to deliver the service.

What is excludedUsage data, including queries and content processed in response, is provided to: (a) AI Service Providers as necessary to deliver AI-powered features; (b) Cloud Infrastructure Provider for hosting and operations; (c) payment processors for transaction processing. These providers have their own privacy policies.

Who those providers areCurrently Anthropic for large language models, DigitalOcean for hosting and operations, and Stripe for payments. Named here so the chain is inspectable, and updated when it changes.

DisclosureViolation of these terms or Tribune's Civic Use Principles may result in account suspension. In serious cases, account information may be disclosed to relevant authorities as described in the Civic Use Principles.

Source register21 sources

Every source in the catalogue is listed with its publisher and the coverage we hold. Records are unchanged, attributed and traceable to the publisher.

SourcePublisherCoverage

Senate HansardParliament of Australia2025–2026

House of Representatives HansardParliament of Australia2025–2026

Victorian HansardParliament of Victoria2026–

Commonwealth ministerial media releasesCommonwealth ministers' offices7,189 records

NSW Government media releasesNSW Government2022–

NSW HansardParliament of New South Wales2026–2026

Federal parliamentarian profilesParliament of Australia2026–

Victorian Liberal media releasesLiberal Victoria2022–

Federal committee inquiry submissionsParliament of Australia2023–2026

Victorian Nationals media releasesThe Nationals — Victoria2022–

Federal party policy platformsRegistered political parties2026–

Prime Minister media releasesPrime Minister of Australia2025–

Victorian Government media releasesVictorian Government2019–

Victorian Greens media releasesAustralian Greens (Victoria)2022–

Federal committee inquiry reportsParliament of Australia2025–2026

Victorian parliamentarian profilesParliament of Victoria2026–

Federal committee hearing transcriptsParliament of Australia2025–2026

Victorian One Nation media releasesOne Nation (Victoria)2024–2026

Commonwealth agency reports (RBA · PBO · JSA)Commonwealth agencies2026–

NSW parliamentarian profilesParliament of New South Wales2026–2026

Economic reference series (ABS · RBA)ABS · RBA · AEC2026–2026

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Civic use principlesGovernance

These principles reflect Tribune's commitment to supporting democratic participation through safe and responsible use of public information.

Democratic FoundationLiberal democracy — embodying free speech, fair elections, equal voting rights, rule of law, transparent decision-making, and accountable public authority — is the foundation for safety and progress. Tribune's products operate on this basis.

Zero Tolerance for ViolenceTribune's products cannot be used to incite violence. We will never permit content developed for or in support of any prescribed terrorist organisation in Australia.

Accuracy and VerificationBetter contributions to politics and public policy depend on accurate and useful information. Tribune's products represent every person's views as fairly as possible, with mechanisms for correction. We make it easy to find sources. Our foundational information is exactly what you can access online yourself — we do no deals with any government to access this information. This enables verification and accountable engagement.

Focused EngagementBetter politics and public policy come from focused engagement, insight, and awareness — not entertainment. Tribune's products help you find useful information quickly without wasting time or providing useless content.

Privacy and AnonymityWe take learning about politics and public policy seriously and believe privacy is essential for effective engagement. All privacy standards apply fully. You have privacy to form opinions, conduct research on issues — for example, as a journalist, adviser, or interested person — with anonymity.

Disclosure

Violation of these principles or Tribune's Terms of Use may result in account suspension. In serious cases — including content that incites violence or supports prescribed organisations — account information may be disclosed to relevant authorities.

This disclosure provision exists because we take these principles seriously, not as a general surveillance measure. In practice, we expect it will never be used.