Preserving CDs and DVDs
The term 'optical disk' describes a range of disk types where the stored information is read by a laser.
Cyclones and the Northern Territory
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about cyclones in the Northern Territory.
The 1967 Referendum
The National Archives holds records relating to the 1967 Referendum. It saw the highest YES vote ever recorded, in favour of removing content from the Australian Constitution that discriminated against Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples.
The Jewish experience in Australia
This fact sheet provides information on the National Archives' records documenting the Jewish experience in Australia.
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about the Cocos (Keeling) Island.
The Northern Territory's pastoral industry
The National Archives office in Darwin holds a range of records relating to the pastoral industry in the Territory.
Torres Strait Treaty, 1978
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records relating to the Torres Strait Treaty.
The sinking of the Montevideo Maru
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about the sinking of the Montevideo Maru.
ABC Talks Department
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about the ABC Talks Department.
National service and war, 1939–45
Information on National Archives records about national service and war, 1939–45.
South Sea Islanders
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about South Sea Islanders.
Introducing television to Australia, 1956
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about the introduction of television in 1956.
Migrant hostels in New South Wales, 1946–78
Information on researching records about migrant hostels in New South Wales, 1946–78.
Reverend John Flynn and the Australian Inland Mission
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about Reverend John Flynn.
Army Inventions Directorate, 1942–46
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about the Army Inventions Directorate.
Jessie Sinclair Litchfield
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about Jessie Sinclair Litchfield.
The foundation of the State of Israel, 1948
This fact sheet provides information on the National Archives' records documenting the foundation of the State of Israel.
Federal election 2025
Recordkeeping advice about managing important records leading up to and after the 2025 federal election.
Commonwealth Film Unit
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records from the Commonwealth Film Unit.
Transferring information to other agencies
Find out about transferring information and records to other agencies including how to determine ownership.
