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Westlaw Australia Guide - How to Create a WestClip NewsRoom Alert

Last Published: June 16, 2023

Create a WestClip alert to receive updates on a search query.

A WestClip Search Alert can be created from a search, allowing you to receive future updates and new content based on the previously-conducted search.

To create a Westclip alert

  1. Locate the Newspapers of interest e.g. Australia Newspapers.
  2. Enter your search terms or criteria into the search box and run the search e.g. "voice to parliament".
  3. Click Alert Bell icon and select to Create Westclip Alert.
  1. Enter a name for the Alert and click Continue.  This name will appear in the subject field of your email.
  1. Enter Search Terms:  As you continue through the Alert template you will notice the content selected, and the search conducted are already populated in Parts 2 and 3 of the Alert Template. These can be edited if required. You can choose to add Smart terms or exclude document types form the alert. Click Continue.
  1. Customize delivery: Add the recipients' email addresses and required preferences for format, delivery, and detail level, then click Continue.
  1. Schedule alert: Select the frequency and time(s) of the alert, then click Save alert to schedule the alert.

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