The selection principles and considerations that underpin the National Archives' decisions when selecting records for inclusion in the collection.

We ensure Australian Government information of enduring significance is secured, preserved and available.

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Become a volunteer to help us preserve our collection, improve access for others, enhance our records online and promote the National Archives.

Find war service records, view them online and order copies of photographs and medals with the National Archives of Australia collection.

We offer support for your information and records management enquiries and ongoing professional development.

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

Motion picture film consists of a clear plastic base coated with a thin layer of gelatin.

Agencies need to ensure that the information and records they create are secured so they cannot be tampered with, deleted or accessed by unauthorised personnel.

Describe business information so that it can be found, understood and accessed appropriately when needed.

Australian Government websites are Commonwealth records and must be managed in accordance with the Archives Act 1983.

The Boer War spanned Australia's pre- and post-Federation period. Post-Federation records of the war are held by the National Archives.

Get tips on exploring our collection of records relating to Australian prime ministers. Find other collections in Australia and around the world.

The National Archives has more than 600 surveillance and training films created or collected by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO).

Information on how to find archival records about Customs House in Brisbane.

At this critical juncture, the role that the National Archives of Australia plays in the integrity and accessibility of government information has never been more important.

Information management professionals need to ensure their skills keep pace with legislation and the changing landscape around records, information and data.

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There are several issues to consider when making a scrapbook for your family archive.