An overview of Cabinet records created in the year 2003 which became available to access on 1 January 2024.

Caroline Ashworth, Chair of our Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group, reflects on her journey of making change and taking responsibility.

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.

Petitions held by the National Archives of Australia help to tell the story of Aboriginal activism from as early as the 1930s.

A digitised Second World War service record sheds new light on the career of a pioneering Australian servicewoman.

Fact sheets introduce you to subjects in the collection and include a selection of records. They are a useful starting point for research.

Read the National Archives' corporate plan for the period from 2020–21 to 2023–24.

The National Archives holds many records relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their histories.

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.

Cabinet records created in the year 2005 offer an insight into John Howard's third term as prime minister.

Background to the 2003 Cabinet papers by Associate Professor David Lee, University of New South Wales.

Read the National Archives of Australia's Information and Data Governance Framework.

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.

The Bringing Them Home name index helps First Australians find information about themselves, their Country and their history.

Background to the 2000 Cabinet papers by Dr Chris Wallace, University of Canberra

Find out all about primary sources – especially archival records – and how to use them.

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.

The National Archives of Australia Information Publication Scheme.

Background to the 2005 Cabinet papers by Associate Professor David Lee, University of New South Wales.

Records authorities (RAs) are issued to individual agencies by the National Archives and cover agency-specific core business.