Draft Media Policy now on Public Exhibition

2 August 2023

Hawkesbury City Council’s Media Policy outlines Council’s intentions with regard to the media, together with roles and responsibilities, social media management and associated communication and engagement activities.

A major review of the Media Policy has been conducted to include a wider range of information than the current Media Policy.

The Media Policy has been reviewed and updated in line with best practice and the recently released Model Social Media Policy 2022 and Model Media Policy 2022 prepared by the Office of Local Government. The Draft Media Policy addresses media management for print, digital and broadcast media and Council’s print and digital self-publishing activities.

As part of the review, the Purpose, Scope and Objectives have all been updated to reflect changes in the current media landscape. The purpose of the Media Policy is to provide open and clear communication and to strengthen the existing relationships Council has with the media.

Council’s revised Draft Media Policy is on public exhibition until Wednesday, 30 August 2023 at www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au

A hard copy of the Draft Media Policy can also be viewed at Council’s Administration Building, 366 George Street, Windsor, Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm during the exhibition period.

Council will receive online submissions via www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au or in writing addressed to the General Manager by mail to Hawkesbury City Council, PO Box 146, WINDSOR NSW 2756, or email council@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au up to close of business on Wednesday, 30 August 2023.

All submissions will be considered and may be included in a Council meeting business paper. Your submission, and any personal information, is accessible by any person upon written application, subject to Council’s Privacy Management Plan and the Government Information (Public Access) Act, 2009. The inclusion of personal information in your submission is voluntary, however, if not provided, may affect consideration of the submission. The information will ultimately be stored in Council’s records system.

For any enquiries regarding this matter, contact Council’s Manager Corporate Communication, Events and Services, Suzanne Stuart, on 4560 4444 or by email to council@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au with reference to ‘Draft Media Policy’.