TrustLab™ applies the Human Verification Framework (HVF) across a wide range of Council-facing documents, from community submissions to consultant reports and internal governance material. Wherever trust, authorship integrity, and process transparency matter, HVF provides a structured, evidence-based assessment.

1. Community Submissions

Used for development applications, planning proposals, strategies, and public exhibitions.

We assess:

• Objections/support letters
• DA submission comments
• Feedback on LEP/DCP updates
• Strategic plan consultation responses
• Petitions and mass-template submissions
• Survey free-text responses
• Councillor-addressed emails forming part of the public record

2. Development Assessment Documents

Applicant-submitted or consultant-prepared materials associated with DAs.

Examples include:

• Statements of Environmental Effects
• Planning reports and rationales
• Heritage, traffic, acoustic, hazard, and environmental studies
• Engineering and stormwater reports
• Social impact assessments
• Arborist, contamination, and biodiversity reports
• Applicant responses to RFIs

3. Consultant Reports & Technical Studies

High-value documents where AI assistance is most often undisclosed.

We assess:

• Strategic planning studies
• Urban design and masterplans
• Economic assessments and feasibility studies
• Community engagement reports
• Policy drafts and governance reviews
• ICT, risk and organisational strategy documents
• Audit materials and service reviews

4. Councillor-Created Material

Politically sensitive documents where authenticity matters.

Including:

• Notices of Motion
• Public statements and speeches
• Councillor newsletters
• Policy suggestions and amendments
• Code of Conduct submissions

5. Internal Council Documents

Operational documents affecting governance, safety and compliance.

We assess:

• Internal policy drafts and procedures
• Staff reports to Council
• Executive summaries
• Media releases and communication materials
• Contract management reports
• Grant applications
• Risk, safety and WHS documentation

6. External Submissions to Council

Documents submitted by developers, consultants, contractors, NFPs, businesses and community groups.

Examples:

• Developer-submitted reports
• NGO/NFP grant submissions
• Private certifier documents
• Lobbyist submissions
• Legal letters forming part of decision-making records

7. Regulatory & Compliance Material

Used in enforcement or public health contexts.

We assess:

• Compliance action responses
• Audit and inspection reports
• Environmental monitoring summaries
• Fire safety statements (text commentary)
• Public health information

8. Council Strategies & Public-Facing Documents

High-profile documents often signature-approved by the Mayor or CEO.

Including:

• Annual Reports
• CSP, Delivery Program, Operational Plan
• Climate, waste, environmental and sustainability strategies
• Cultural, tourism and economic plans
• Reconciliation Action Plans
• Disability Inclusion Action Plans
• Customer service and engagement frameworks

9. Governance, Integrity & Legal Documents

Where authorship transparency is essential.

Examples:

• Code of Conduct submissions
• Ombudsman/ICAC/Audit Office responses
• Internal investigation reports
• Procurement challenge responses
• GIPA (FOI) explanations

10. Election Period Material

Where applicable under local election rules.

We assess:

• Candidate bios and statements
• Policy positions
• Debate submissions
• Candidate Q&A responses
• Campaign material submitted to Council-run forums

11. Communications & Engagement Materials

Documents that shape public understanding.

Including:

• Fact sheets and FAQs
• Community newsletters
• Social media statements
• Media briefings
• Project updates
• Consultation summaries

12. Regional & Inter-Agency Documents

Prepared by joint organisations, regional alliances or state agencies.

Examples:

• Inter-council MoUs
• Regional strategies
• State agency submissions to Council (where free text is provided)

13. Suspected AI-Generated Material

Documents displaying high-risk patterns such as:

• Overly polished consultant reports
• Mass-produced community submissions
• AI-templated DA responses
• Inconsistent or unstable author voice
• Poorly disguised LLM text

If it contains text, can influence a Council decision, or enters the public record — TrustLab™ can assess it.