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AVO is independent. Some stories are paid for or supported by a brand or organisation. These are always labelled “In partnership with” and name the partner, so you can tell them apart from our own journalism. Partners can check facts about themselves but do not approve our stories, and have no say over our independent coverage. Our Sponsored content and partnerships policy explains how this works.
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Changes to these terms
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Law
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Contact
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Last updated: 10 October 2026.