Government and public sector
editing services.
Ensure excellence in your official government communications
Government documents require the highest standards of clarity, accuracy and accessibility to serve citizens effectively. Our specialised government copyediting services ensure your official publications meet stringent requirements while maintaining professional credibility and legal compliance.
From policy documents and reports to public communications and procedural manuals, we deliver meticulous editing that upholds the integrity and accessibility standards expected of government agencies and departments.
Strategic partnership, not just services
When government departments and agencies need to deliver flawless communications, they turn to Love Words Editing. We don't just edit government writing; we strengthen your communications strategy. We’ll
· ensure your message cuts through complexity
· maintain consistency across stakeholder communications
· convert technical expertise into accessible public information
· ensure absolute confidentiality
· protect your department's reputation through impeccable documentation.
the editing specialists.
Why choose a government editorial specialist?
With extensive experience in government communications across federal, state, and local levels, we understand the unique challenges and exacting standards required for official publications. Our expertise spans diverse government sectors, including health, education, infrastructure, social services and regulatory agencies.
We maintain current knowledge of the Australian Government Style Manual and various state and local government style guides, ensuring compliance with established standards. Our understanding of accessibility requirements, legal compliance considerations, and confidentiality protocols makes me a trusted partner for sensitive government projects.
This specialised focus means we can navigate complex government terminology, ensure appropriate tone for diverse audiences and maintain the consistency essential for professional government communications across all departments and publications.
Specialised government document types
Our copyediting expertise covers the complete range of government publications, including cabinet submissions, policy documents, annual reports, audit findings, grant applications, procedural manuals, public information sheets, white papers and citizen-facing communications.
Each document type requires specific formatting, tone, and compliance considerations. We ensure that technical reports maintain accuracy while improving readability, that public communications are accessible to all citizens and that policy documents reflect appropriate governmental authority and clarity.
This comprehensive approach guarantees that whether you're producing internal departmental communications or public-facing materials, your documents will meet both professional standards and citizen accessibility requirements.
Expert editorial leadership
Under the guidance of principal editor Dr Abi Taylor, we bring comprehensive insight into government operations and stakeholder needs. Her background spans:
· academia, tertiary education and published research
· government sector strategic communications at all levels
· consultancy in persuasive writing, document design and structure
· strategic business management
· multi-stakeholder communication
the
premium
copyedit.
Our government copyediting service addresses the full spectrum of requirements for official publications. This detailed process involves substantive editing for clarity and coherence, including shortening complex sentences, replacing jargon with plain English and reorganising content for optimal readability.
Beyond language refinement, we ensure strict adherence to relevant style guides, verify formatting requirements, including font specifications and layout standards, and conduct thorough fact-checking to maintain information accuracy. Each document undergoes an accessibility review to ensure compliance with disability access requirements.
The service includes legal compliance verification, confidentiality maintenance for sensitive materials, and consistency checks across all government communications, delivering documents that meet the exacting standards expected of professional government publications.
What we include in our government copyediting
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A proofread (grammar, spelling, punctuation) +
✓ Enhance the overall flow and readability
✓ Strengthen tone, diction and structure
✓ Offer plain English suggestions and improved word choices
✓ Keep your writing clear, concise and consistent, inc. tables and figures to ensure best use, placement and formatting
✓ Apply your referencing style so it meets stringent publication standards
✓ Identify unclear or inconsistent areas -
What we deliver.
✓ complete copyedit via Track Changes (shows all changes)
✓ clean copy with changes integrated (ready to use immediately)
✓ custom style sheet to ensure consistency across future documents
✓ personalised comments explaining significant edits.
the
perfect
proofread.
This is for you if you have already completed a copyedit or your government documents and reports are polished and almost ready to be presented, published or distributed to the public, clients, to other agencies or stakeholders.
All you need is one last set of professionally trained eyes to check over your project and eliminate formatting, spelling and punctuation errors. You know the ones; they creep in no matter how many times you read and re-read your writing!
What we include in our government proofreading
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In our perfect proofread, we:
✓ check spelling, grammar, punctuation
✓ check your lists are correct and consistent
✓ fix simple formatting errors
✓ give basic feedback on content and flow -
What we deliver.
✓ complete copyedit via Track Changes (see exactly what we improved)
✓ clean copy with changes incorporated (ready to use immediately)
✓ custom style sheet to maintain consistency in future documents
✓ editorial report highlighting key improvements.
Client success stories
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![Manager-Centre-for-Western-Sydney]()
"Love Words is the Centre for Western Sydney’s preferred, go-to professional editing service".
We engage Abi for comprehensive edits and reviews of our major research reports and publications. Abi has copyedited many publications for the Centre, including the impactful ‘Paying the price: Gambling-related harm’ issues paper and our 2023 keystone report, ‘State of the Arts in Western Sydney’. The Centre is Western Sydney University’s leading source of authority in its region, delivering research outputs with academic rigour and integrity. When Love Words works with us, we’re confident our documents and materials are of the highest quality standard for our communities and stakeholders. Abi is always prompt, professional and a pleasure to work with. And her recommendations and edits are thorough, detailed and insightful.
— Danielle McInness, Centre Manager, Centre for Western Sydney
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![Academic happy with Abi's professional proofreading and copyediting]()
“‘The editors at Love Words Editing are prompt, professional and effective".
They partner with me on all my projects and actively engage in conversations to help improve my writing when editing my work. The extra time and care never come at a cost, as my editors are always so efficient in their work. Thanks to Love Words Editing's excellent proofreading and copyediting skills, my manuscripts have been published in top-ranked university presses and journals. Their proofreading and copyediting skills are excellent!
— Dr Aim Sinpeng, Assoc. Prof. in Comparative Politics, University of Sydney
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![researcher happy with Abi's proofreading and copyediting]()
"Love Words Editing copyedited my PhD thesis — the results were beyond what I expected!"
As an international researcher, I needed extra help to edit my work without changing its meaning. I especially want to underscore the efficiency and timeliness of my editor's work and willingness to help me with the rush of getting everything ready before the submission deadline. Finally, communicating with them was always so fast and easy!’
— Dr Javier Recabarren Silva, Researcher at the Centre for Kidney Research, The University of Sydney.
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"Thank you again for your wonderful service".
I submitted my dissertation last night. I added a bit extra to the invoice—you deserve it after so much hard work!’
— Saimum Parvaz, Senior Lecturer, North-South University, Dhaka.
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![lecturer checking their journal article proofreading with Abi]()
"Thanks for the professionalism and accuracy in formatting and referencing".
I regularly work with the team at Love Words Editing. I really appreciate their efforts, which always include helpful corrections and suggestions to improve my writing!
— Dr Ye Xue, Research Fellow, China Institute, University of Alberta.
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![client working with Abi on editing their master's thesis]()
"My editor at Love Words was so professional; I was amazed by their work!"
The thesis turnaround was super fast, and my emails were always answered promptly. Their English was accurate and academic. I can’t recommend them highly enough to others like me who are ESL researchers; thank you!’
— L.S., Sociology Honours Graduate, Sydney, Australia.
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![Director of Huntmaster]()
"Thanks so much for your expert editing and support throughout this textbook project".
I absolutely love the formatting and structure. And I’m confident it will benefit and inspire future Year 12 students!’
Khaled Itaoui, Co-Founder & Director, Huntmaster Pty Ltd.
