‘Inclusive language is not about being “politically correct” – it is about using language which is respectful, accurate, and relevant to everyone.’ (Diversity Council Australia) Here are websites that provide guidance on inclusive and respectful language (and practices). 1. Australian Government Style Manual www.stylemanual.gov.au/format-writing-and-structure/inclusive-language A clear summary, good overall starting point 2. Victorian Government [...]

Holly is Executive Assistant to a CEO, and each month she arranges the company board meeting. She compiles and sends out the board papers, arranges the catering, and corresponds with the directors about arrangements. It is over this correspondence, however, that her stress begins, and it's possible you have sometimes been in a similar position. The majority of [...]

Our school teachers and parents misled us! They reprimanded us countless times when we said, "Me and Billy are going to the lolly shop." "Billy and I," they corrected. That in itself was fair enough, but the effect on many people is they no longer dare say, "Billy and me", or "my wife and me" – ever, and [...]