AGLC4 SmartCite AI Agent

AGLC4 SmartCite is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent that can help you format references in AGLC 4th style. It can help you check citations, format references, and understand AGLC 4th guidelines.

To use AGLC4 SmartCite, type or paste your reference or question into the message box. This AI agent can:

  • Answer questions about AGLC4 formatting rules and guidelines
  • Provide formatting help for specific types of sources (books, journals, websites, etc.)

Enter one check at a time for best results.

Open AGLCC4 SmartCite

You can also:

  • Give a thumbs up or thumbs down in the tool to provide feedback.
  • Save the response. Click the three dots (⋮) in the chat window to print or download your chat history.

Review your citations

Once a citation is complete, check your formatting.

  • The agent may remove formatting such as italics and brackets. Ensure these are correctly applied in your final document. Review elements that should be italicised, such as case names and titles of legislation.
  • Don't forget to apply a hanging indent to each reference list entry. The first line should be left aligned while subsequent lines are indented.

As with any AI, the referencing advice provided by this tool may not always be correct. Ensure you review and verify against the AGLC4 Guide.

Troubleshoot AGLC4 SmartCite

  • If the agent freezes or fails to respond, refresh the page.
  • Provide as much information as possible about your query or citation. The more  fields you include, the more likely it is that the bot will be able to recognise the source type. If the source is a web page, include the URL so the bot can correctly identify the type of source*.
  • If the response is incorrect, try rewording your query or providing further information.

Use this tool is for AGLC4 referencing help only. For support with other legal study skills visit the Law Skills Hub.

*This agent does not have access to the internet.  It will not be able to identify a source by the URL or use a URL to find missing source information. You must provide all relevant information to the bot.