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Professional Journalist Services
Journalist / Service Provider
Ms. Eleanor Whitfield
Senior Investigative Journalist
Whitfield Media & Investigations
Level 12, 200 George Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 2 9355 4821
ABN: 48 215 673 902
Client / Bill To
Harbourview Publishing Group Pty Ltd
Attn: Mr. David Chen, Managing Director
Suite 5, 88 Martin Place
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 2 9200 7743
ACN: 091 442 887
Project Reference
HPG-2025-INVEST-019
Service Period
1 May 2025 – 13 June 2025
Location of Work
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Currency
AUD (Australian Dollar)
| # | Description of Journalist Services | Date Performed | Rate (AUD) | Hours | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Investigative reporting and on-site interviews for the Harbourview Publishing Group annual corporate transparency feature. The journalist conducted in-depth interviews with three senior executives at the client's Sydney headquarters, gathered documentary evidence, and compiled a 4,200-word investigative article. | 5 May 2025 | $185.00 | 12.0 | $2,220.00 |
| 2 | Editorial research and fact-checking services. The journalist cross-referenced financial records, public filings with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), and municipal planning documents from the City of Sydney council to verify all claims within the draft manuscript. | 12 May 2025 | $165.00 | 16.0 | $2,640.00 |
| 3 | Photographic documentation and visual storytelling. The journalist captured 85 high-resolution photographs across four locations in Australia Sydney, including the client's waterfront office, the local community centre, and the industrial precinct in Botany Bay, for inclusion in the published feature. | 19 May 2025 | $145.00 | 10.0 | $1,450.00 |
| 4 | Follow-up reporting and source verification. The journalist conducted additional phone interviews with two independent legal experts in Sydney and one former employee to corroborate allegations raised in the initial draft. All sources were contacted in accordance with the Australian Press Council's Code of Ethics. | 26 May 2025 | $185.00 | 8.0 | $1,480.00 |
| 5 | Final manuscript editing, legal review coordination, and delivery of the completed 4,200-word article with accompanying photo captions, pull quotes, and a 300-word editorial summary. The journalist liaised directly with the client's in-house legal team in Sydney to ensure compliance with Australian defamation law and privacy legislation. | 2 June 2025 | $175.00 | 14.0 | $2,450.00 |
| 6 | Post-publication support and media inquiry management. The journalist responded to 14 follow-up inquiries from other Australian news outlets regarding the published feature and provided supplementary background material to the client's public relations department. | 9 June 2025 | $155.00 | 6.0 | $930.00 |
| Subtotal | $11,170.00 |
| GST (10%) | $1,117.00 |
| Travel & Accommodation (Sydney Metro Area) | $342.00 |
| Document Retrieval & Filing Fees | $85.00 |
| TOTAL AMOUNT DUE | $12,714.00 |
Payment Details
Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Account Name: Whitfield Media & Investigations
BSB: 063-124
Account Number: 1234 5678
SWIFT/BIC: CTBAAU2S
Reference: INV-2025-SYD-0487
Payment Terms
Payment is due within 30 days of the invoice date.
Accepted methods: EFT, bank transfer, or cheque.
Late payments will incur interest at 2% per month as per Australian commercial practice.
Please include the invoice number as a reference with all payments.
Terms & Conditions – Journalist Services Invoice
This invoice is issued by Ms. Eleanor Whitfield, an independent journalist operating from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in accordance with the Australian Consumer Law and the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). All journalistic work product, including but not limited to written articles, photographs, audio recordings, and research files, remains the intellectual property of the journalist until full payment of this invoice has been received and confirmed in writing by the client.
- All services described in this invoice were performed in Australia Sydney and are subject to the laws of the State of New South Wales and the Commonwealth of Australia.
- The journalist warrants that all reporting was conducted in good faith, in accordance with the Australian Press Council's Code of Ethics, and with full respect for the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
- The client acknowledges that the journalist has exercised editorial independence throughout the engagement and that the final published content reflects the journalist's professional judgment.
- Any disputes arising from this invoice shall be resolved through the Small Claims Court of New South Wales, located in Sydney, Australia.
- This invoice constitutes a tax invoice as defined under the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth) and is valid for GST purposes.
- The journalist reserves the right to publish the investigative findings in other media outlets unless a separate non-disclosure agreement is executed in writing prior to the commencement of work.
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