Commonwealth electoral rolls held in Perth
This fact sheet provides information on Commonwealth electoral rolls held in Perth.
Wartime internee, alien and POW records held in Perth
How to research records dealing with aliens, internees and prisoners of war who were interned in Western Australia during World War I and World War II.
Child migrant records held in Sydney
Records relating to child migrants to New South Wales - including migrant selection documents, passenger lists and immigration policy files.
2001 Cabinet release summary
An overview of Cabinet records created in the year 2001 which became available to access on 1 January 2022.
2000 Cabinet release summary
An overview of Cabinet records created in the year 2000 which became available to access on 1 January 2021.
Preparing records for transfer to the National Archives
Learn how to transfer physical and digital records to the National Archives.
No time lost – Stanley Fowler
Stanley Fowler created an extensive photographic collection while pioneering aerial reconnaissance and research of Australia’s fishing resources.
Releasing records for access
Under the Archives Act 1983, Commonwealth records can be accessed by the public once they enter the open access period unless they contain exempt information.
War Cabinet records
Information on researching War Cabinet records in the National Archives.
Digitisation specifications for paper records in agencies
The National Archives has developed specifications for digitising paper records.
Painting the hills
Marion Mahony and Walter Burley Griffin's love of nature was fundamental to their design for Australia's new capital.
Empire of the air: the dawn of international aviation in Australia
In 1935, a new airline called Qantas Empire Airways launched the first regular flights between Australia and Europe.
Together we’ll show the world: Telecom Expo Info
We look at the state-of-the art technology that helped visitors explore Expo 88 in Brisbane.
More than mug shots
Maltese migration records from 1948 to 1955 bring to light amazing photographs which convey the spirit and character of these migrants.
2003 Cabinet release summary
An overview of Cabinet records created in the year 2003 which became available to access on 1 January 2024.
Customs houses in South Australia
Information on National Archives records about customs houses in South Australia.
Customs House, Sydney
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about Customs House, Sydney.
Australian Atomic Energy Commission
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about the Australian Atomic Energy Commission.
Daniel Mannix, Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne
This fact sheet provides information on the National Archives' records about Archbishop Daniel Mannix.
Researching war service
Find war service records, view them online and order copies of photographs and medals with the National Archives of Australia collection.