Policies & standards

Editorial policy

Draft for CMF review

Purpose

CMF publishes material that is clearly identified as news, research, opinion, institutional communication, educational material or advocacy. Content should be accurate, fair, attributable where relevant and understandable to the public.

Standards

  • Verify information before publication and correct material errors promptly.
  • Distinguish reporting, analysis, opinion and institutional positions.
  • Respect human dignity; avoid discriminatory, hateful, harassing or needlessly harmful content.
  • Protect sources and personal information only through approved, secure procedures.
  • Do not endorse unlawful conduct or misinformation.

Review status

This is an editable policy framework requiring final organisational and legal approval before live publication.