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Discover the why, when and how of referencing

Generally speaking, if you are using generative AI for learning, you are unlikely to need to acknowledge it. If you are using it to create material for submission (for example, as part of an assessment), you will most likely need to acknowledge and/or reference it.

You may come across many 'Harvard' style guides, each of which is slightly different. This is because different organisations or bodies have adapted the basic author-date system for their own needs, and retained the name Harvard.
This referencing guide is based on the author-date system outlined in the Australian Government Style Manual 2020 (7th edition).
Style Manual is for everyone who writes, edits, or approves Australian Government content. Use it to create clear and consistent content that meets the needs of users.

The APA 7th referencing style was developed by the American Psychological Association and is an "Author-Date" system. This Macquarie University resource allows you to locate specific source types and examples.