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PLAIN launches international public sector survey

PLAIN, in partnership with Claro, is launching the Plain International Survey. This international survey will assess how governments implement plain language and how citizens view their success. read more

PLAIN elects 4 new Board members

At the 2016 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Sydney on October 7, PLAIN elected 4 new Board members. President Neil James also thanked the 3 outgoing Board members for their dedication. read more

PLAIN has a new logo!

With the launch of the new PLAIN website in September 2015, it was clear that PLAIN’s logo was not aligned with the new website’s streamlined design. read more

PLAIN takes over successful LinkedIn group

Cheryl Stephens and PLAIN are pleased to announce that as of July 1, 2016, PLAIN now owns and manages the Plain Language Supporters group on LinkedIn.

PLAIN 2017 in Austria

PLAIN is pleased to announce that our 11th biennial conference will be held in Graz, Austria, in September 2017.

PLAIN’s first life member: Cheryl Stephens

PLAIN is delighted to acknowledge Cheryl Stephens as its first life member. Her tireless 30-year contribution to plain language has been vital not just to our own organization, but to the development of plain language as a profession.

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PLAIN news from around the world

PLAIN’s sister organization, Clarity, announced its next conference venue: Wellington, New Zealand, November 3-5, 2016.

Welcoming PLAIN’s new Board

PLAIN has a new Board of Directors for 2015-16. Neil James has been voted President and Deborah Bosley is interim Vice-President. We also have 2 new Board members: Jana Goldman and Sylviane Duval.

PLAIN talking in Dublin

PLAIN 2015 Conference was a success, thanks to the organizers from NALA and PLAIN. Over 70 speakers and 250 participants from 18 countries met at Dublin Castle from September 17-19.