National Archives of Australia has collected the official and private records (personal records) collections of significant individuals who served within, or were closely associated with the Commonwealth government since the early 1960s.

Learn about the types of records in our unique and irreplaceable collection.

This policy outlines how the National Archives of Australia will manage personal information collected in the course of carrying out its business.

Data collection is the process of gathering information from users. Your agency should obtain information from users in the required digital form.

The National Archives holds a collection of personal records created by Alexander Downer and his father, Sir Alick Downer.

This fact sheet provides information on sound collections held in our Sydney office.

Information on the Mildenhall photographic collection, which documents the early development of Canberra from the 1920s to the 1930s.

The National Archives of Australia's Preservation Policy will drive the development of strategies to address our collection’s inherent preservation challenges.

The National Archives of Australia accepts, preserves and provides access to valuable Commonwealth archival records. The records showcase government communications, decisions and actions.

The National Archives of Australia has two main strategies for preserving records: provide controlled storage conditions for all record formats, treat formats and records most at risk

This fact sheet provides information on Sir Frederick Shedden and the Shedden collection of records.

Need basic research help? Ask us a question about records in the collection.

The Immigration Restriction Act of 1901, also known as the White Australia policy, was a discriminatory policy which limited the numbers of ‘non-white’ immigrants to Australia.

A range of policies govern the National Archives' operations and projects.

Find out what records you can access and how to order them via RecordSearch.

The National Archives of Australia cares for and makes accessible over 45 million Australian Government records to help tell our national story – past, present and future.

Information on National Archives records related to Commonwealth banking policy.

This policy sets out the conditions and arrangements under which Commonwealth archival records may be held by institutions other than the Archives.

Learn about the National Archives' policies and strategies that support sound information and records management practices.

Notes regarding the migration policy in Australia.