Australian government & public sector
Government Transcription in Australia
Public-record transcripts are read by people who were not in the room, sometimes years later. Completeness and neutrality matter as much as accuracy. Work is handled under we handle sensitive material under non-disclosure agreements and can align retention and deletion with the privacy act and sector-specific requirements..
What we transcribe
Common work in this field
Council and board meetings
Public hearings and consultations
Legislative and committee sessions
Regulatory proceedings
Inquiry and investigation interviews
Records requested under FOIA
What makes this audio hard
Why this audio is difficult
Public meetings mix prepared statements with unmoderated public comment, poor room microphones, and speakers who do not identify themselves before they begin.
How we handle it
Our approach
Public-sector transcripts are drafted, then human-reviewed for speaker identification, motion and vote capture, and completeness against the agenda. We transcribe what was said, including the parts nobody planned for. Turnaround is quoted in AEDT/AEST. Files received before midday Sydney/Melbourne time can usually be returned the same business evening.
Transcripts are produced to your published records format, with accessibility-compliant versions available for publication. We handle sensitive material under non-disclosure agreements and can align retention and deletion with the Privacy Act and sector-specific requirements.
FAQ
Common questions
Can you capture motions and votes in our minute format?
Yes. Send your published format and we will produce motions, seconds and roll-call votes to it.
How do you handle unidentified speakers during public comment?
We label them consistently and in sequence, and identify them by name wherever the audio or the agenda allows.
Get a quote for government transcription in Australia
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