Campaigning for change
Meet Elly, a disability rights campaigner who is smoothing the pathway for future generations of Australians with disabilities.
Agency action plan
Agency-wide census action plan 2025
Suzanne Hampel OAM
Suzanne Hampel OAM is a current member of the National Archives Advisory Council.
Invention of wi-fi
For change to happen, we must draw on our creativity. The development of wi-fi revolutionised the way we communicate.
A train fit for a prince
In April 1920 Edward VIII, the Prince of Wales, embarked on a three 3 month sightseeing visit to Australia. A thank you for the men and women who served in the Great War, his visit was warmly welcomed amongst large sections of Australian society.
Closed borders and broken agreements: Spanish Flu in Australia
Australia’s response to the Spanish flu pandemic was marked by disagreements between state and federal governments.
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.
Strategy 2025–2030: Evolving National Archives
Evolving National Archives sets out the vision for a National Archives that is open, valued and trusted.
Departures and arrivals
In this video, explore the different reasons for Noonee, Erfan, Seraphin, Joseph and Sofia to migrate to Australia.
From the Baltic to the Pacific
In November 1947 the first ‘displaced persons’ from Europe arrived in Australia.
A right royal birthday
On 14 November 2023, His Majesty King Charles III turns 75. The National Archives looks at his long association with Australia, as reflected in the national archival collection.
There are no souvenir shops in Antarctica
The magazines and yearbooks created by Antarctic expeditioners show what living, working and relaxing in such a remote location was like.
Postcards from Kanowna
Gold is discovered at Kanowna, 1893
Sydney Opera House: Celebrating 50 Years
Sydney Opera house then and now.
What we do
We ensure Australian Government information of enduring significance is secured, preserved and available.
Digital Archiving Cadet program
The National Archives has partnered with Charles Sturt University to host a new Digital Archiving Cadet program that focuses on enhancing and developing digital archive and data skills.
Metadata
Learn about how to use metadata to describe information and records in a way that makes them easy to understand and find.
Entry level programs and pathways
How to apply for jobs at the National Archives, check your eligibility or register for temporary employment.
Records relating to Italian migration held in Perth
Information on National Archives records relating to Italian migration, held in Perth.
Bridging history: celebrating 50 years of Papua New Guinea's independence
National Archives' commemorative project celebrating 50 years of Papua New Guinea's independence.