Contents
Our brand
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Importance of branding
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Additional resources
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Contact
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APVMA brand products
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Business
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Col ateral
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Corporate
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Publications
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Stationary
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Logo 4
Appearance
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Colour
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Applying the logo
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Use of the Australian Government logo by third parties
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Corporate colours
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Images
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Graphical elements
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Secondary branding
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APVMA website
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Web typography
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Main navigation
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Left-hand navigation
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Breadcrumbs
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Buttons
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Pul -quotes
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Tables
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Homepage banners
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Email signatures
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Print typography
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Section 47E(d)
Templates and promotional material
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Fact sheets
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Other templates
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Display materials
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Merchandise
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List of figures
Figure 1: Examples of the correct and incorrect use of Australian Government logos
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Figure 2: Australian Government logo isolation zone
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Figure 3: Examples of how not to use the Australian Government logo
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Figure 4: APVMA corporate colour palette
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Figure 5: Example stock images
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Figure 6: Example uses of Section 47E(d)
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Figure 7: The APVMA website homepage
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Figure 8: APVMA website main navigation menu
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Figure 9: APVMA website left-hand navigation menu
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Figure 10: APVMA website breadcrumbs
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Figure 11: Example buttons
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Figure 12: ‘Time’ pull-quote
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Figure 13: ‘Check’ pull-quote
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Figure 14: ‘Fees’ pull-quote
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Figure 15: ‘Alert’ pull-quote
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Figure 16: ‘Info’ pull-quote
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Figure 17: Example table
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Figure 18: Example homepage banner
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Figure 19: APVMA document and presentation templates
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Figure 20: How to access the Styles pane in Microsoft Word
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Figure 21: Pul -up banners
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Our brand
This document describes the branding and visual identity of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines
Authority (APVMA). The guidance in this document must be followed when commissioning, designing or delivering
any form of communication.
Importance of branding
A strong brand strengthens the identity and visibility of Australian Government agencies. It helps to provide
certainty for members of the public that they are using or engaging with an Australian Government service or
website, and reduces complexity of Australian Government structure through a simple, memorable identity.
Additional resources
In addition to the APVMA Visual Style Guide, the following guidance should be fol owed when developing any form
of communication.
• Australian Government Style Manual
• Australian Government Branding – Guidelines on the use of the Australian Government logo by Australian
Government departments and agencies
• APVMA Website Governance Policy
Contact
Al forms of communication intended for an external audience must be submitted to the Communications Team for
review viaSection 47E(d)@apvma.gov.au.
Communication intended for an internal audience should also be submitted to the Communications Team for
review.
Any enquiries about the APVMA’s Visual Style Guide, or how to apply the guidance in this document, should also
be directed to the Communications Team.
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APVMA brand products
Visually cohesive and clearly written products provide consistent brand messaging that communicates our
purpose, services and work to our clients, stakeholders and the broader community.
Our brand products are categorised over 5 areas, providing an overview of the scope of product we produce as
well as assisting with the management of brand development.
Business
• Conferences/symposiums
• Corporate gifts
• Cross-branding guidelines
• Promotional items
• Training
Col ateral
• Colour palette
• Creative assets
• Logo
• Photography
• Signage
• Typography
Corporate
• Advertising
• Banners
• Diagrams
• Email signatures
• External website
• Instructional Material Library (IML)
• Intranet
• Online Services Portal
• PPLA portal
• Social media
Publications
• Annual Report
• Business publications, including Public Release Summaries and Trade Advice Notices
• Corporate Plan
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• Digital marketing
• Email marketing
• Operational Plan
• PowerPoint template
Stationary
• Business cards
• Envelopes
• Letterhead
• With compliments
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Logo
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet publishes guidelines on the use of the Australian Government
logo by Australian Government departments and agencies. Please contact the Communications Team to request a
copy of the APVMA logo, and ensure the logo is used in accordance with the following requirements.
Appearance
Section 47E(d)
There are several forms of the logo which may be used for different situations. It is left to the discretion of the
department or agency as to which should be used on any given occasion.
Section 47E(d)
Colour
Section 47E(d)
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Section 47E(d)
Figure 1: Examples of the correct and incorrect use of Australian Government logos
Section 47E(d)
Applying the logo
Section 47E(d)
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Figure 2: Australian Government logo isolation zone
Section 47E(d)
Incorrect application
The examples in Figure 3 show how the Australian Government logo is not to be used. These examples apply to
every form and application of the logo.
Figure 3: Examples of how not to use the Australian Government logo
Section 47E(d)
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Use of the Australian Government logo by third parties
Departments and agencies are able to authorise third parties to use the Australian Government logo (in various
forms) where appropriate, for example to acknowledge Australian Government funding and support. This is at the
discretion of the department or agency.
Please contact the Communications Team if you receive a request from a third party to use the logo.
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Graphical elements
Section 47E(d) provide a dynamic element to support the APVMA brand and can be configured in different
sizes and groupings.
Section 47E(d) can be used across our brand in a variety of ways, noting that it is never used inSection 47E(d)
Figure 6: Example uses of the hexagon
Section 47E(d)
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Secondary branding
The APVMA deploys a monolithic brand architecture. This means we have a single masterbrand with strong visual
components to strengthen the value and recognition of the APVMA brand.
Visual brand components, such as graphical elementsSection 47E(d) and our colour palette have been designed to
allow flexibility of use and help keep our brand fresh.
With consistent service and product offerings, we do not engage in secondary branding that departs from our
approved style.
To ensure that strong brand consistency is maintained, advice on the use of graphical elements, as well as
approval of any public facing products should be sought from the Communications Team.
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APVMA website
The APVMA’s external website, apvma.gov.au, is our primary communication tool with external stakeholders and
is managed by the Communications Team.
Secondary channels, such as social media or publications, should refer audiences to the APVMA website for
detailed and current information.
Figure 7: The APVMA website homepage
Web typography
Uniformity across products promotes a consistent and clear brand. Basic HTML styles are provided below as
guidance in the development of products.
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Section 47E(d)
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Main navigation
Figure 8: APVMA website main navigation menu
Section 47E(d)
Section 47E(d)
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Left-hand navigation
Figure 9: APVMA website left-hand navigation menu
Section 47E(d)
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Breadcrumbs
Figure 10: APVMA website breadcrumbs
Section 47E(d)
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Buttons
Figure 11: Example buttons
Section 47E(d)
Section 47E(d)
Pul -quotes
Prominence is given to important content on the website through the use of enlarged text and icons known as ‘pul -
quotes’ which assist users to quickly detect high-value informational or action items.
Pul -quote examples
Section 47E(d)
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Section 47E(d)
Tables
Web-based tables should conform to the following requirements:
Section 47E(d)
Figure 17: Example table
Section 47E(d)
Homepage banners
Website homepage banners are used to promote key messages and/or updates to stakeholders.
Homepage banners follow a template design and are produced by the Communications Team.
Images selected for a homepage banner should have a well-defined area for text that does not interfere with the
main focus of the image. This area should be dark or able to be darkened to provide sufficient text colour contrast
to satisfy accessibility criteria.
Text should be succinct, consisting of one topic line and a second, descriptive call to action. Text should remain
clearly visible over the image and not encroach on radio buttons.
Figure 18: Example homepage banner
Section 47E(d)
Homepage banner typography
Section 47E(d)
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Email signatures
A corporate email signature has been developed to reinforce the APVMA brand and provide stakeholders with
essential contact information.
The corporate email signature template, which includes instructions on how to apply the signature, is available on
the Instructional Material Library.
When applying the corporate email signature:
• Do: use only the fonts, colours and layout as provided
• Do not: add any text below the signature block or amend sizes or positioning of elements
Please contact the Communications Team if you require assistance.
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Print typography
Section 47E(d)
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Section 47E(d)
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Display materials
Easily transportable, pull-up banners are available for use at events and conferences. Please contact the
Communications Team if you wish to use the banners.
Figure 21: Pul -up banners
Section 47E(d)
Merchandise
The Communications Team can assist with the design and quotes for promotional merchandise.
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