IR Insights

GETTING STARTED

Each notebook on this site is publicly shared and ready to use. No account setup or installation is required — simply open a notebook and start exploring. You will need to be signed in to a Google account to interact with the chat.

TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS

• Target specific notebooks: each is curated around a topic area, so you will get better results working within the right notebook rather than asking broad cross-topic questions

• Ask for specific formats: you can request tables, summaries, dot-point lists, or briefing-style responses

• Follow the citations: the real value is being able to trace a response back to its source

• Treat outputs as a starting point: the tool is designed to accelerate orientation and research, not replace it

LIMITATIONS TO KEEP IN MIND

• Sources reflect a point in time: notebooks are not automatically updated when legislation or agreements change

• The tool reasons only over the documents loaded into each notebook and has no knowledge of material outside those sources, you may need to provide additional context to guide the responses

• Outputs are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions

• Some sources, particularly enterprise agreements are formatted with extensive tables, columns, text embedded in graphcis and outdated formatting that may make it challenging for the AI to read and interpret accurately. NotebookLM is proficient in navigating these challenges, but mileage does vary. 

ASKING QUESTIONS

The chat interface works best when questions are specific and contextual. Rather than broad queries, try framing questions the way you might brief a knowledgeable colleague:

• "What do the University of Melbourne and UNSW agreements say about workload allocation?"

• "Summarise the key differences between the standard redundancy provisions across these agreements"

• "What does the Fair Work Act require in relation to intractable bargaining declarations?"

The more specific the question, the more useful the response. You can follow up, ask for clarification, or request a different format (for example: "Can you present that as a table?")

Responses are grounded in the source documents loaded into each notebook. Citations are provided inline and selecting a citation will take you directly to the relevant passage in the source material, allowing you to verify outputs and review context.

Outputs should be treated as a research starting point, not a definitive answer. Always validate findings against the original source documents, particularly for anything with legal or industrial significance.

STUDIO OUTPUTS

One of NotebookLM's most impressive capabilities is its Studio panel, which can transform source documents into a range of polished, publication-ready outputs automatically. These go well beyond conversational chat and are particularly useful for briefing, education, and knowledge-sharing purposes.

Studio can generate:

• Audio Overviews — a podcast-style conversation between two AI hosts summarising and discussing the source material, available in multiple languages and downloadable for offline listening

• Video Overviews — narrated slides combining AI-generated visuals, diagrams, quotes and data drawn directly from the sources

• Mind Maps — visual diagrams organising the key concepts and relationships across all sources

• Reports and Briefing Documents — structured written outputs including deep-dive analyses, FAQ documents, study guides, and executive briefings

• Data Tables — structured comparisons extracted from source documents, exportable to Google Sheets

• Infographics — visual summaries of key themes and information

• Flashcards and Quizzes — self-testing tools for learning and reinforcing the material

Pre-generated Studio outputs for the notebooks on this site can be found on the main page. As a visitor you can explore, play, and read these outputs freely without any account or setup.

To generate your own Studio outputs from your own notebooks and source material, you will need a free NotebookLM account. See the Build Your Own page for more detail.