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RecordSearch describes over 7.7 million records created by 9000 Australian Government agencies, mostly since 1901.
Searchable records include documents, photographs, posters, maps, films and sound recordings. Generally, 30 years after a record is created, the public can access it.
We continuously add new descriptions and digital images. Currently, 18.2 million digital images are available for viewing.
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