Coronation fever
King Charles III’s coronation is the first in 70 years. National Archives looks at how his mother’s coronation was marked back in 1953.
Margaret Spencer: the Little Colonel
A digitised Second World War service record sheds new light on the career of a pioneering Australian servicewoman.
Aboriginal petitions
Petitions held by the National Archives of Australia help to tell the story of Aboriginal activism from as early as the 1930s.
Fact sheets
Fact sheets introduce you to subjects in the collection and include a selection of records. They are a useful starting point for research.
Corporate plan 2020–21 to 2023–24
Read the National Archives' corporate plan for the period from 2020–21 to 2023–24.
Records about First Australians
The National Archives holds many records relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their histories.
Latest Cabinet release
Cabinet records created in the year 2005 offer an insight into John Howard's third term as prime minister.
Vampires and Censorship
The National Archives of Australia has a range of records relating to censorship in Australia. Looking at vampires in film highlights the fascinating documentation and artefacts found in the collection.
The 2003 Cabinet papers in context
Background to the 2003 Cabinet papers by Associate Professor David Lee, University of New South Wales.
Information and data governance framework
Read the National Archives of Australia's Information and Data Governance Framework.
Inclusion plan 2025–2028
National Archives' Inclusion Plan for 2025-28, a cornerstone of our ongoing commitment to fostering a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and representative of the rich diversity of our society.
Bringing Them Home name index
The Bringing Them Home name index helps First Australians find information about themselves, their Country and their history.
The 2000 Cabinet papers in context
Background to the 2000 Cabinet papers by Dr Chris Wallace, University of Canberra
Research skills
Find out all about primary sources – especially archival records – and how to use them.
Inclusion and diversity
The National Archives is a member of the Diversity Council Australia which provides employees with access to a wide range of diversity and inclusion resources.
Information Publication Scheme
The National Archives of Australia Information Publication Scheme.
The 2005 Cabinet papers in context
Background to the 2005 Cabinet papers by Associate Professor David Lee, University of New South Wales.
Agency-specific records authorities
Records authorities (RAs) are issued to individual agencies by the National Archives and cover agency-specific core business.
Corporate plan 2021–22 to 2024–25
Read the National Archives' corporate plan for the period from 2021–22 to 2024–25.
Access to information under the Freedom of Information Act
A freedom of information request to the National Archives of Australia applies only to documents and records created by the National Archives.